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Welcome and thanks for checking out my work!

I consider every shoot to be a collaboration with the model, so never hesitate to toss an idea at me.  I have considerable experience with new models and I would love to work with you to develop your portfolio.  I'm very patient and I have a very laid back style.  Our shoot will be fun, productive and without pressure.

Right now I'm primarily doing outdoor shoots as I don't yet have a studio.  I do have studio lighting equipment, however, so we can shoot at your home or apartment or if you know of other available space, we can use that.

WHAT I REQUIRE:

PROOF OF AGE.  I will take a picture of your official picture ID at our first shoot for my records, before we begin shooting.  I do not shoot with models under 18 years of age.

A SIGNED RELEASE.  I will ask you to sign my release at the beginning of each shoot.  I will not shoot without a signed release.  NO exceptions.

A PRE-SHOOT MEETING, if we have never worked together before.  You get a sample copy of my release to keep, so you can become familiar with it.  We get to meet and get acquainted.  You get to see I'm not a creep, I get to see if you look like the pictures in your portfolio.  These meetings are held in a safe, public place like Starbucks or Panera or some casual restaurant convenient to you.

ESCORTS:  Escorts are no problem as long as the person is unobtrusive.  If your escort is willing to help me with things like holding a reflector, I'll take advantage of the offer, but it is not a requirement.  In my experience, husbands, boyfriends and parents do not make good escorts.  Even the most experienced models very often get self conscious with them watching, but if they are your preference, I don't object.

BODY ART:  I have no problem with either tattoos or piercings.

NO nudes?  NO implieds?  NO problem!  You set the limits, I respect them.  I will never try to talk you into something you're not comfortable doing.

I am always on time and ask the same consideration from you.

This has been really long but if you read this far, we should definitely set up a shoot.  :)

Let's get together, have some fun and create some memorable images.