OUR VISION AND GOAL...
We consider ourselves Photographic Artists more than a photographers and our goal is simple... to find it in our model or subject, bring it out, capture it and then enhance it further in our digital darkroom to create art! To us the post work is equally as important as the photography. We are a photographic artists first and for hire photographers second. So if you're a purist or are looking for pure out of the camera photography you're on the wrong page.
When we are shooting women my goal is to find the beauty, sensuality or erotic energy in the model we working with and capturing her in that timeless moment.
Also we know cash is tight right now for a lot of people. So we are open to TFCD(Time For CD).
We are looking for models that are very comfortable with their bodies and take direction well. If you have the right look for one of our artistic visions and we click personality wise then we can work together to make some amazing art.
We use many means as a database to pull from for projects so having a bunch of random people slows things down. If you'd like to hire us or work with us text, call or email us.
HOW DID WE GET THAT LOOK?
We are getting asked that question more often these days. The answer to that question is... We don't give away my secrets.
It's taken us hundreds of hours of study, research and trial & error to get the look(s) we have and we often spend several hours on an image to get the look we want for it. If we ever decided to teach what we have learned we will sell it as a course.
CODE OF CONDUCT AND PROFESSIONALISM:
We are here first and foremost to meet and collaborate with models and other artists in the field and also to find clients and generate business (Make Money.)
We were professional and an artist and we strive to create awesome images and art. But we are fun to work with and have never had a shoot that was not a blast for all involved.
We often socialize with my models outside of work, yes we actually become friends very often. We have a naturally playful and flirtatious personality...What can we say we are fun to work and hang out with.
We Meet With ALL Clients/Models Before We shoot:
Both for paid work and TF for our projects. We meet all clients and/or models to collaborate go over the concepts, ideas, set boundaries as far as poses and see if our personalities click and make sure everything is clear and understood.
We also sometimes take a couple of pictures just to see how you photograph. We do not work for or with anyone we don't click with or don't like, paying or not.
We shoot unless we have met with them first. The practice has resulted in greater comfort for us and my clients/models and better images and also weeds out the flakes, non-collaborative, and nut jobs!
What We WILL DO:
We help them pose, get off or on props for safety reasons etc.
We will shoot and go over what you are comfortable with as far as clothing, poses etc... So there are no uncomfortable moments during the shoot.
What We WON'T DO:
We will NOT ask you to do things that you are not comfortable doing or that are unsafe. An un-comfortable model does not take good pictures. And We can always find another model to do what We want done if you don't want to do it.
We are all about the shoot and we want happy models and to have fun doing what we love while creating exceptional images and photographic art. You can feel safe and comfortable when working with us in a group or one on one.
So in short we are NOT here to hook up. Well ok, maybe if hit on us, you're really hot, have a great personality and you promise to take us out to sushi afterward what can we say we are only human.
RULES ON ESCORTS:
For TFCD Projects: We prefer to work without them. But if you need one we have no problem with you bringing a female MUA or female assistant to help you change and also if they are willing to hold a reflector, get cold drinks/water for us while shooting.
No Boyfriends/Husbands Aka Managers, Business Partners or Mothers. Don't need another Ego adding their input on the shoot nor do we want someone wandering around our place unattended.
Often we will have a MUA or another model present if we are shooting more than one model that day. But often the best images seem to happen when it's just us and the model sharing an artistic connection. In fact most models seem to feel most at ease when it's just us and the model.
FLAKES/NO-SHOWS DO NOT GET SECOND CHANCES...
We do not tolerate that kind of disrespect of our time and the other artists involved in the shoot and this goes for MUAs also. You can always text, call, or email...THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR A NO
CALL/NO SHOW!
To Be Professional Or Not To Be Professional That Tis The Question?
This is all personal choice and if you're paying us to shoot you it does not matter to us one way or another we are equally comfortable shooting fully clothed models just as well as nude models. If you want to shoot nude you need to tell us.
The choice is yours...We personally feel that a well maintained female body is one of nature's (Ok, some had some help from the surgeon...lol) most beautiful creations...and that every woman should have the experience of seeing the photos of herself in a beautiful nude shoot at least once her life. Preferably when she is in the best shape of her life and to capture that moment on film forever. Even if no one is to ever see the images but her.
If you are considering to doing nude for your modeling career and for your portfolio it depends on the direction you want to take in your career and in life. We will say that nudity has not hurt top model Kate Moss's career, nor has it hurt Pamala Anderson, Carmen Electra, Paris Hilton, Vanessa Hudgens, Vanessa Williams, or Kim Kardashian. In fact if done right it can boost a career. But that choice is up to you.
If you plan on becoming or marrying a politician, or some how feel it's wrong we suggest you do not do nudes...never violate your own principals.
Just so we know we are on the same page about what we are talking about in the different kinds of nudes please go down to our lists and look at these list so you know the difference between them and we do not consider any of what we shoot or want to shoot as porn...
Topless/Semi-Nudes http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4145/5174121384_f6a5d907eb_o.jpg
Implied Nudes http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2383/2328715184_a3472f04e1_z.jpg
Nudes http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6139/5967274607_a3b906d7ba_o.jpg
Erotic Nudes http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2507/5840643762_e7be96115b_b.jpg
If you have any questions about anything or would like to schedule a shoot email us. We look forward to working with you to create art featuring you!
General TF RULES:
We do shoot Trade For. What that means when working with us is you are giving us your time and a signed model release instead of paying us and you will get a copy of the photographs. We are trading for each others services. That will give you some quality images for your portfolio/zed card or whatever you want to use them.
For you this is a way to build a portfolio and possibly gain recognition and a credit by being published.
For us this is a way to find models to work with for our projects that will result in mutual benefit for us both.
So Let's Make Some Money Together: We are looking for models to work with for our projects.
About Us As People...
Being a big believer in positive attitude and energy and we're attracted to positive motivated people. We create our own reality (we all do) and live our life from that prospective everyday.
On a side note while we are here for business, we are always looking to network and socialize with others and have fun. We connect with creative & business minded, photographers, entrepreneurs, marketers and models, as connections are everything. No one does it all alone.
If you're anti-social and just looking for a paycheck or just some free pics look some where else. Because we only work with collaborative minded passionate people that know the value of social networking.
Well that's why we are here and that is who we are in a nutshell so if you'd like to work with us or network with us or are like minded... hit us up.
If you have any problem with anything we have said above, the answer is simple: Don't Shoot With Us Then. This is our creative process and it's the way we do it.