I have a thorough background in photography, and am now teaching on a one-to-one basis, for MM members seeking to improve their competence and profitability. Here is part of my resume:

~~ SUBJECT RANGE: Models / Portraits / Products / Interiors / Events / Architecture / Nature SUBJECT APPROACH: Editorial / Illustration

~~ FILM REALIZATION & CAMERAS: Negative & transparency emulsions / ISO optimization / zone system calibration / 35 mm SLR [optics 18mm to 500mm] / 6 x 7 cm SLR [optics 90mm to 250mm] / 4 x 5 view camera [optics 90mm to 210mm]

~~ DIGITAL REALIZATION & CAMERAS: D-SLR in manual, shutter, aperture & auto priority modes [optics 18mm to 300mm] / individualization of menu options [RAW-JPG, color space, color balance] / immediate or subsequent processing

~~ METERING: separate handheld & integral camera / incident [continuous + flash] / reflected [matrix + centerweight + spot]

~~ LIGHTING: powerpack strobe [umbrella + reflector + bounce] / portable speedlight / full & ratio ambient [TTL balanced + fill] / attached or wireless

~~ DARKROOM: enlargers & multi-stage machines / formats 110 to 4 x 5 / graded and polycontrast papers [fiber & resin-coated] / gold & selenium toning / archival preservation / precision copywork / sign production / ferrotyping / mounting

*** HOW MIGHT THAT LONG BACKGROUND BE HELPFUL TO YOU ? ***

Option One: We can get together at a coffeeshop. Bring a laptop with around 50 items in your portfolio. Mix really superior ones with some that are just not effective.

For an hour and a half, I'll analyze & discuss good points in those pictures, as well as limitations. If you apply recommendations given in our dialogue, future photo sessions will be significantly better. $75.00.

Option Two: I could come along on a shoot -- observing, thinking about suggestions to optimise composition & impact, finishing the conversation afterwards, totalling two hours. $100.00.

Option Three: Consulting on any other things you need advice about... Getting into always-classic film? Moving up to medium format? Traditional darkroom printing? $50.00 per hour.

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PLUS SOMETHING EXTRA + + + + MY PLANNING GUIDE, ESSENTIAL TO PHOTOGRAPHERS AND MODELS WHO WANT ACTUAL BOOKINGS, NOT ENDLESS "TIME FOR" CALLS, WHICH GET YOU NO MONEY.

The clearly written pages cover every aspect of model / photog cooperation. There are 300 pose samples & selection forms, wardrobe & accessory facts, make-up & hair tips, shooting location ideas, and more.

Why such attention to detail in advance? "Improvise & pray for luck" does not lead to impressive results. Forethought structure is the way to success.

Using the prepguide will absolutely improve results, no matter which side of the camera you are on...

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A few examples of my diversity are shown here on the MM page, including different kinds of assignments you might pursue, because speaking realistically ---

Perfect images of attractive persons are wonderful to see, and most of us dream about such eye candy. However, in the real world clients need pics of many other things. VERSATILE photographers are far better able to keep their professional lives going.

Let's connect to get started...
Steve

NOTE: I hold worldwide copyrights to all images in my profile.

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