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Model Mayhem #:
4045929
Last Activity:
Apr 25, 2024
Experience:
Experienced
Compensation:
Depends on Assignment
Joined:
Nov 27, 2016

About Me

I have extensive experience photographing natural subjects, particularly plants, minerals, and gemstones, and have written fifteen books on rocks and minerals.  I've branched out into glamour and art photography and my current projects combine the beauty of the female form with the beauty of the natural world.  The snakes that appear in some of the images are ball pythons: Cooter is a normal male and Betty Lou is a piebald female.  Both are very tame and love to have their picture taken.

Hosting
The guest room is always available for touring models if it helps with travel expenses and logistics.  If you're here at mealtimes, you'll be fed well.  I don't expect a discount on your hourly rate if I'm hosting, because that would defeat the whole purpose of it, which is to make your tour and visit a success.

References
Any of my models may be contacted for references.  Most have been here more than once and many have made use of the offer of lodging.

Escort Policy
Because of the obvious liability issues, I do not do any shoots involving children.  Since I am only working with adults, I have no need for the hassle of dealing with parents, boyfriends, escorts, bodyguards, friends, drivers, chaperones, etc.  If you must bring along an entourage when you go for a job, I wish you well but please seek work elsewhere.

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"Bob is a stellar host and a down to earth person. I enjoyed being hosted by him for the Easter weekend while I was in his neck of the woods. We worked together during my stay and had a wonderfully creative time. I highly recommend working with him and hope to return soon!" Read less

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"Robert is one of my most treasured friends. He is a fantastic photographer, host, and chef! I cannot express how grateful I am to have met Robert, and to continue to make art with him when I pass through Oakridge, TN. I would go out of the way to stop in and share some laughs! He is a lifelong friend and I hope everyone has the chance to create with him!" Read less

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"I recently stayed and worked with Robert on a Tennessee trip. I could not have asked for a more amazing host! He's a wonderful cook, great conversationalist, fabulous photographer and just a great human in general. I can't say enough good things about shooting with Robert, I highly recommend working with him if he reaches out to you. You will not be disappointed on any front, he's true southern hospitality and talent at it's best!" Read less

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"Robert was really fun to work with! I learned a lot during our shoot about lighting and he had great unique ideas for different concepts to try. Really enjoyed working with him and hope to again in the future." Read less

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"It was great working with Robert! He was very professional and made me feel very comfortable. Hope to work with him again in the future." Read less

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"I had a blast working with this creative genius. He was respectful, fun, and has an eye for amazing photos! Would love to work with again whenever we can" Read less

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"I had such a fun shoot with him. My first time ever shooting with snakes! Would love to work with him again!" Read less

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"SO much fun to work with! Great communication, has a plan, shared mages (and didnt have to ) right after the shoot too! A great experience!" Read less

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"LOVED working with Robert. Love his artistic taste and is creative ideas." Read less

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"Great to work with! Full of stories and ideas. I even got to shoot with his snake! :) Looking forward to the next time!" Read less

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"Robert is excellent to work with. First off. He’s very accommodating if you’re a traveling model staying with him. And second, the shoots are fun and go by like a dream. I love working with him and we always get excellent shots together. He’s also very fun to talk to and has so many gorgeous gems to stare at in his home. I highly recommend working with him." Read less

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"Robert is a pleasure to work with. I find him to be a very professional and down to earth photographer. I look forward to working with him again in the near future." Read less

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"Robert was wonderful to work with! He had ideas and concepts! Looking forward to working with him again next time I travel through!" Read less

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"I had fun shooting with Robert and leaning about his hobbies/passions/bodies of work. One of my favorite moments was harvesting orchards with him from his greenhouse and seeing his bonsai collection. Posing with two of his snakes was another highlight from the shoot. I hope to work with him again soon! Highly recommended." Read less

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"Very easy to work with, the shoot went very smooth and I was very comfortable. Definitely reccomend and will work with again!" Read less

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"This was an awesome shoot. I loved working together, and hope we can do it again soon =)" Read less

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