Que Banh

I'm an amateur photographer residing on beautiful Vancouver Island.  My love of photography came at a young age when I was given my first Brownie camera at age 7.  I learned darkroom techniques/developing in grade 5 and continued using manual & developing my own shots through high school.  In college/uni years I didn't have as much time to dedicate to my hobby so a lot of the manual stuff I did fell to the wayside. 

I've been using digital for the past couple of years and have pretty much maxed out my point & shoot cameras.  I'm learning to use my new Canon Rebel XSi DSLR camera and am really looking forward to expanding my photography horizons.  So far I've done 2 shoots with models using the DSLR and am loving it.  I also have an old manual Canon SLR that I like to play with every so often.   I love my old toys almost as much as new toys!

The past year I've been working on getting better with people and portraits.  It's a bit of a learning curve since I was used to taking pics of still subjects like flowers, buildings, etc.  I organize my own shoots on a TFCD basis year round and am always seeking new faces from all backgrounds and all body shapes.  I love a challenge & especially love to photograph people that don't think they are photogenic.  If you'd like to do a shoot with me feel free to contact me.  I only work out of the Victoria, BC area at present time.  *Commissioned shoots always take priority over TFCD shoots*

I can provide references from people I've worked with in the past if you need/want them.

Shoots I'm interested in doing in no particular:

1] Human faeries
2] Generational, 3 generations or more
3] Beauty contrast; beautiful people in not so beautiful settings.  IE. bride in a junkyard, delicate woman caged behind barbed wire, things along that line...
4] This one is Samantha Boudoir's idea that I want to put to use..deadly sins
5] Laugh lines - with elderly people; showing the joys of having lived a long life and being proud of wrinkles earned

I love putting a creative idea to work and challenging myself in the process.  I love beautiful things as much as creepy things and am very open to new ideas for interesting & fun shoots.  At my shoots I want my models to have fun while they get their photos done.  There's almost always a playful element involved with my work.

I will not do shoots if models have a problem with me using the images from a shoot in my physical & internet portfolios and possibly in future photography shows.  If you agree to do a TFCD shoot with me you must be aware that any of the images may be used for my port or future shows.  There's no point for me to invest time in a free TFCD shoot if I can't use the images I take.  If this makes you uneasy I'll do personal shoots on a payment basis, rates are negotiable depending on what you want done.

*BOOKED UNTIL January 24/'09.  Waiting list in effect, currently 6 people on the list.  If you have your own studio space I can move you up the list faster.  FYI commissioned shoots always take priority over TFCD shoots*