About me :
I started in 1987 as a wedding photographer and to this day still enjoy the opportunity to chronicle two people starting their lives together. From there, I moved on to sports and event photography, and from the event photography things progressed to shooting with models and those that would like to pursue that avenue.
Each shoot is just as important to me as it is to my clients, so it is in our mutual best interest to work together to get the best images possible. I like to be comfortable with a shoot, and hope the people I am working with feel the same. Keeping the atmosphere light is a big thing, and I like using a down home kind of flair in my approach to shooting. If you’re looking for a Fifth Avenue, runway style photographer, that would not be me. I am more of a country boy but can do the big city when need be. It is a thrill for me to work with new people as well as folks I have worked with on several occasions in the past. It’s always cool to see what we can come up with together.

Location Greenville PA is central to Pittsburgh, Erie PA, Cleveland, Youngstown Ohio.
While I understand it is central to all these locations, should you come here, travel will be compensated for. Thank You.

Project Ideas:
Bike/Custom Cycle Shoots, Classic car/ Muscle Car Shoots, Farm and Outdoor Shoots, Cosplay, Military Style shoots. Some of the Services Offered:
Portfolio Development, Portrait, Sports, Concert, Stage, and Promotional work.

Travel and Availability:
Mondays and Tuesdays Available anytime to shoot
Before 2:00 PM Wed - Sunday Local Shoots Only
Exceptions: Group Shoots Scheduled and Travel Dates arranged in Advance

Rates:
Hourly Rates or a Rate by the shoot depends on  any travel necessary, special arrangements or props needed for the shoot.
I will consider a TFCD shoot , please feel free to inquire on this.

Travel:
I do travel on occasion and am Available for shoots in PA, Ohio, MI, with advanced arrangements. Please note that any shoot while done on a travel site will be compensated. I don’t travel and book paid shoots unless a contract is already arranged in advance.

Communication is of the utmost importance:
It helps determine the success of the shoot itself. Communicating what both people are looking for in the shoot. Wardrobe, hair, make up, location, what the shots are being used for, not to mention setting up the shoot. There is a lot that goes into a shoot on both ends, and the better the communication the better the shoot.

Items to be discussed:
Shoot Ideas we have in mind
MUA/Hair Stylist provided or not needed.
Date, time and location any meetings and the shoot’
What are the plans for the Edited Images
Portfolio Sites and References

What You Get:
Screen Resolution Shots: Top Pix: Sample set  in screen resolution ... within 24-48 hours.
Edited Shots:  will be color corrected with basic adjustments, Lighting, Cropping, No Retouching.
Final Edited Shot:  The number Final Edited Images will depend on the number of different looks that were shot. Delivery of the final edited shots way take a few weeks as they are more time consuming than you may think.


What I‘ll ask of You:
Communication
Be ON TIME
Hair and Make Up Ready to Go, Please don’t look like you just rolled out of bed. Chipped nail polish, look the part.
Have a Professional attitude and behavior, but have fun with it.
If you travel with someone, they should not interfere with the shoot (ie: boyfriends)
Sign a Model Release, which is negotiable in content.
Whatever you need for the shoot, you’re coming to shoot, don’t say oops I forgot my shoes.
Please Do NOT  cancel without 24-hour notice

Compensations:
My rates are reasonable for shooting, Please feel free to inquire about them.
Travel is only on a paid basis, with a deposit required. I am willing to travel with advance planning on a shoot. This policy has come about due to last minute no shows and cancellations.
In 2016 will be doing limited TFCD.
If you’re contacting me wishing to collaborate, then by all means let’s do that, but please don’t comment or email asking to collaborate and then say “hey these are my rates”
If you are asking for compensation, list rates, and your work credits.
Compensation will be determined by your experience, job requirements and travel. If you have little or no experience ask about TFCD (we all started somewhere). At that point it is a paid job and all copyright and images are the property of AE and the photographer.
If we shoot a TFCD, the copyright is shared by both parties, and you will receive a  digital copy of photos from our shoot.

While I realize everyone needs to earn a dollar, a shoot needs to be mutually beneficial to both parties.


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Confirmations:
This company provides a service as photographer to models in the tri state area. Many of the shoots being themed shoots, require different settings and props. Since many of the shoots require a third party ( The Bike and rider or studio rental) for the shoots, I need to have confirmation on shoots by  phone  or text so we have everything set. If there isn’t a phone contact where you can be reached a day prior to the shoot, we will not be shooting. 
I can assume if we haven’t gone over directions or times by the day before the shoot, we will have to reschedule and or cancel the shoot. If a reschedule is needed please give at least a days notice as most shoots require third party arrangements: Studio, Bikes, Cars etc.
If you aren't going to be at the shoot at least let me know, so I am not wasting time waiting. Be professional.

PLEASE NOTE: EVERY DEVICE I HAVE IS NOT PLUGGED INTO MY PHONE. WHEN CONFIRMING PLEASE USE A TEXT NUMBER AND NOT EMAIL.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

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Conventions and Event Coverage:
Heels n Wheels (website content, calendars, print work)2009,2010,2011,2012,2013
Knievel Cycles
Thunder on the Lake 2008, 2009, 2011,2012,2013
CD 93.3 The Wolf Hometown Hotties 2008
Miss Bike Nite Lube 2008
Pittsburgh Steelers v KAC Charity Basketball 2003,2004,2005,2006, 2008, 2009
BikiniMaids BM Wear "Geneva at the Lake Model Search" 2004
Mercer County "Relay for Life" Photographer 2000-2004
Lang's Gym Strongman Competition 2004
Miss HottBodz Lang's/Quaker Steak 2004
Thunder Harley Davidson: Ms Thunder Competition
Vocal Group Hall of Fame, Induction Week, Concert 2002,2003
Mary Wilson "The Supremes" http://www.marywilson.com
The Drifters - 2005 CD "Back to the Boardwalk"
The Fifth Dimension
Fred Johnson and the Marcels "Blue Moon"
The Clovers "Love Potion #9"

Models I have worked with:
Kerri Taylor: MM #982
Lauren Lisa: MM #263564 (X5)
Samantha Korin: MM #2256550
Sarah Brittney Burgess: MM #869312
Shannonn: MM #1242739
GorJess: MM #1240232 (X3)
Laura: MM #1083259 (X3)
Amber: MM #1156234
Lindsay Ann: MM #1139375
Bethany MM #810606
Rachel Rakovan: MM #591718
Sarah E Lee: MM #577388 (X3)
Samantha Ley: MM #564602 (X2)
Felicia: MM #546176 (x2)
anavay: MM #381325
Molly: MM #369029
Corrine: MM #472865 (x6)
Karaan: MM #11846
BrittanyRenee: MM #305902
Amanda Brin: MM #411880 (X2)
Diane Romanek: MM #405145 (X2)
Victoria Magyar: MM #365503
Julie Smith: MM #127375
Kelley Jean: MM #32773
Raven Siren: MM #60888
Jolie: MM #37155
Samantha MM#26477
Skye Wes MM#22575
Jasmine Rose: MM #18416 (X4)
Leesa Chase MM #14045
Amanda Marie MM #7032 (X2)
Lilith Stabs MM#6327 (X3)
Alectra Schok MM #5039
Lauren: MM #4247
Tamara Elizabeth MM #2694 (X2)
Bella Lane MM #1151
Syn DeVil (X3)
Fern Lasseter Fitness Model
Debra Jo Fondren Playboy: 1978 Playmate of the Year
Cathy St George Playboy: Miss August 1982 (X3)

(X) = More than One Shoot

Advertising/Publications:
Our Heritage Calendar 2015
Let's Ride Calendar 2014
Heels n Wheels
Mercer County Choppers
Knievel Cycles
Penn Ohio Models 2008, 2009, 2010 Calendar
POM 2008 Calendar (Thunder Addition) 2010
Lang's Gym Promotional Poster
EZ Ride Motors Promotional Poster
Thunder on the Lake 2010 Flier
Thunder on the Lake 2011 Flier and Posters
Heels n Wheels Calendar 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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