****Info updated 12-22-2010****
Photography for me has over the years evolved from a simple way to cherish important moments in my life, to a passion that continues to grow with every picture taken.
My goal is simple... to take some cool pics with some cool people... soooo who's up for a shoot?
Feel free to check out some of my work at
http://www.seethroughmyeye.com I feel that this industry is a saturated with nudity and to many people claiming to be photographers yet they're just "A guy with a camera" trying to take naked pics of women... bleh! I love the naked body don't get me wrong but I believe leaving something for imagination can in many instances be so much more sexy, alluring and even erotic.
PHOTOSHOP AND PHOTOGRAPHY:
My views on photoshop are simple... it's a wonderful and very powerful program that can either enhance a photo or ruin it. I do not use photoshop very often simply because I want to capture an image as I see it through my lens... period. If it doesn't turn out they way I planned I will try something else. My hat is always off to those who use it well but its just not something I choose to focus on.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM ME DURING A SHOOT:
A professional and respectful attitude
A very open mind to ideas from you or anyone involved
A shocking ability to make you feel like you've known me for years
Humor - without humor how can we have fun?
Patience- when directions are given I am never bossy nor rude
WHAT I EXPECT FROM YOU DURING A SHOOT:
A professional and respectful attitude
Punctuality- please do not set something up and not show without some sort of advanced notice
Flexibility- If asked to pose or do something please be willing
I WILL NEVER:
Ask anyone under any circumstances to do anything that would make them feel uncomfortable
TOUCH YOU without 1st asking permission (if I need to fix hair etc I will always ask)
Discourage you to bring an escort (but if they are anything but respectful and or helpful the shoot will end immediately)
Be disrespectful to you or your escort for any reason
WHEN THE SHOOT IS DONE:
You will be thanked repeatedly for giving me the opportunity to shoot with you
You will receive ALL the photos within a week or so (please be patient I do work a day job/go to music school for teaching)
THE CARDINAL SIN OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC INDUSTRY:
****NO TOUCHING WITHOUT PERMISSION!!!!!!!!!!****
If a photographer touches you for ANY reason without 1st asking permission he/she is not acting in a professional manner and you should not work with them (this is the difference between photographers and "A guy with a camera")
I will always have a female assistant with me to help with hair make up etc. Plus it always makes me feel more comfortable as it leaves no questions as to what would ever go on at a shoot with me
I will shoot nudes if they are tastefully done and have a purpose or specific look that we are trying to find... otherwise I'm not interested.
I have however been hired countless times to shoot a wife, girlfriend or even husbands for they're own private collection and have always been discrete and respectful at all times.
I will for the most part only be posting my most recent photography... just to show what my interests are currently as they change all the time.
"A picture is worth a thousand words..."
