DetailsModel Mayhem #:
4660236
Last Activity:
Dec 07, 2023
Experience:
Experienced
Compensation:
Depends on Assignment
Joined:
Feb 03, 2022
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About Me
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Prior to my entrance into the digital realm, I shot film from an early age (as early as age 7). Many years later I bought my first SLR. Then, along came the digital revolution. I no longer had to painstakingly choose my shots (because I couldn't afford lots of film or developing). With digital came "Freedom" - to take chances. I love Olympus four-thirds mirror-less cameras and their glass. I shoot RAW because of the flexibility in post process. I often use a tripod. Prefer to shoot in manual mode, when conditions allow. I prefer natural light, but will occasionally use a flash and off-camera flash. I do not have a studio and prefer shooting outside, whether in "nature" settings or cityscapes. I am not a fan of "posed" shots and prefer to capture natural spontaneity. But I understand that posing is part of a model's craft - so I will include posing opportunities in each shoot. I'm not a "professional" photographer. In my own way, I approach photography as an "artist" - always looking for that "shot"; the shot that makes me catch my breath. I've been taking photos for many years. You name the category and I've probably shot it (ex: landscapes, cityscapes, architecture, parades, protests, macros, cars, construction, festivals, animals, nature, people, candids, portraits, models, fashion and more). I've gotten to the point in which - to be honest - I'm a little bit bored with most of those categories. But, photographing people still holds interest. There's an old Native American expression that photography can "capture" one's soul. One can interpret that saying in a number of ways. I'm careful when I take candid shots; often asking permission; careful not to be invasive; careful not to steal that person's soul. But, with the permission of a willing subject, capturing a glimpse of their soul - preserving it for all time . . . that privilege is worth my time. And yes, that's why I'm here; to capture and preserve the illusive. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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