John Valdez Photo wrote:
Hello,
I am I am in the Hayward area and I am a portrait photographer. I thought I would introduce myself after a couple of days.
I am student finishing up a AS program looking for a BFA/MFA program after a few years working in the field. I will be looking for work in the summer.
The primary reason to join MM is because I have had a few no shows (from friend references) and realized that I cannot do the work without a model. There is not portrait photography without the person. I have photographed non-moving objects, but there is so much more lively-ness photographing a living person.

Thanks and nice to meet you,
John Valdez

PS. Feel free to collaborate with me.

Welcome and happy portrait shooting!