I am a professional photographer who offers a free shoot once a month. You may be an aspiring model, or simply someone who just wants to get some pictures taken.  It doesn't matter.  I am not particular on your age, race, or ethnicity. I am not the sort of photographer who feels like you have to grin your head off for a photograph, as I definitely don't think that flatters me, either. I will not ask you to say "cheese". Believe me, I understand. Anyone is encouraged to apply. I do encourage meeting with my clients over tea/coffee once prior to our shoot to have a little small talk about what they like or don't like about themselves that they would like to play up or play down. It also helps put them at ease and helps with the synergy of the model/photographer relationship.

Why do I do this at no charge? I do this as free advertising, certainly, but also to give people a chance to get great pictures who otherwise would not easily be able to afford professional photography. I am committed to the ideology of spreading a little generosity using my own craft, just as I believe everyone should.

All photos that I release to my clients are professionally retouched by me. I make sure that you will look your best while maintaining a high standard of realism. Copies of your photos will be released to you on a CD or DVD, and I can recommend some good places to have your photos printed. Do not get them printed at Wal-Mart or any other backwards 1-hour photo service. They are not as good and actually tend to be more expensive than reputable printers. If you do go to a 1-hour photo service, I will hunt you down and be all disapproving rabbit at you.

People including recent photographs of themselves in their email will be given priority. People who express interest in artistic integrity versus giving us a BS or non BS sob story will be given priority. People who are fun to be around and who fill a niche in our portfolio that we need more examples of will likely get the free service, so do not feel upset if you don't get it this month.