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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

> DO I NEED THE PERFECT BODY?
No, you don't need the "perfect body" for me to make you look absolutely stunning. The idea is to look incredibly sexy and alluring. My goal is to minimize certain attributes and maximize others and make you thrilled with the final images.

> DO I NEED MODELING EXPERIENCE TO BOOK A SHOOT?
No, I work with anyone from Maxim and Playboy models to girls that have never been in front of the camera before. I always coach new models on how to pose and what expressions to make so you will look like a professional model in your photos. Many of the models we work with are not professional models and many have had no modeling experience. We will work closely with you and guide you on posing and expression and the flow of the set. We work with new models all the time. Shooting is a very collaborative process - I will guide you but it is up to the model to take the feedback and make it their own. I will usually show you how they are coming as we shoot (i shoot high end digital) but you are free to experiment and make suggestions.

> WHAT ARE YOUR RATES FOR A SHOOT?
Where content trade is not of interest or nudes are outside of your comfort zone my current rates are extremely reasonable. If you send me more information on your project, I can give you a more specific estimate. Commercial work is $$$/per image plus CD of all images (Ask for details!)

> WHAT ARE ON-LOCATION SHOOTS?
These shoots take place outdoors or even in a hotel suites. It's all up to you. The most important factor in determining location is to make sure it is comfortable, and that there are no distractions. Client will be responsible for any rental expenses if they choose a location that is not free to them.

> WHAT CAN I EXPECT WHEN I SHOW UP FOR A SHOOT?
Clean safe environment. I always value Models comfort level and won’t ask you to do anything you don’t want to do. It's really safe and actually fun! I am very laid back with a great since of humor. Closed Set: No big production crew on site... a very private experience. No, there won't be anyone waiting around to see a free peep-show. I have a female assistant that is always on site but not on set unless requested, most of the time you will be alone with me during your shoot.

> HOW LONG DOES A SHOOT TAKE?
It will vary based on what we are shooting and where we are shooting. If we are not using a stylist and you are able to show up for the shoot with base styling done it can speed things up quite a bit. If we are doing a test shoot or first shoot sometimes the shoot can wrap up in about 1-2 hours. If you are doing multiple changes of clothing and styling the shoots can take up to 4-6 hours.

> CAN MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER COME TO THE SHOOT WITH ME?
We prefer that you come to the shoot alone. In our experience, a boyfriend, partner or friend on set often creates distraction or self-consciousness. I am sure your situation is an exception, but we base this position on experience. An exception to the rule would be if your significant other or friend is going to be in the shoot with you then of course they are more than welcome. However if your significant other DOES NOT want to be on film and you want or need your significant other to attend the shoot my rates are very reasonable. I need my model's undivided attention during shoots as it is a very collaborative process with a tight feedback loop. Most of the time you will be alone with me during your shoot, however I do have a female assistant that is always on site but not on set unless requested. If you are uncomfortable with this please consider shooting with another photographer.

> WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? DO YOU PROVIDE WARDROBE?
I have a growing stash of shoes, clothing, accessories, and props - if you borrow something from the stash – we request that you contribute something you have that you dislike, hurts your feet, does not fit like you thought, that you do not wear, or something that is broken/torn/damaged but still might be good for shoots, everyone wins this way... we have some pretty cool stuff to mix and match and with everyone's help it keeps growing.

> HAIR AND MAKEUP?
Please be prepared to style your own hair and makeup appropriately for the shoot or make arrangements (with me or on your own) to get a stylist. Please make sure to let me know if you need help with your hair/makeup or if you are not able to do it yourself so I can make arrangements if needed.

 

> HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET MY IMAGES BACK?
Standard delivery for finished edited images is 3-4 weeks. If you have a time dependency please let me know in advance.

> WHO OWNS THE IMAGES? CAN I USE THEM ON MY SITE?
I retain ownership/copyright to the images I shoot unless other arrangements are negotiated in advance. I can use them to promote my sites or portfolio and may use then in print or however I wish. I grant the model the rights to use the images their portfolio or site and for non-commercial use. In short, you can do almost anything you like with them except sell them or modify them without permission. I usually allow the sale of single prints but not commercial use unless we make arrangements. If you need to retain the copyrights and ownership and do not want the images used for any use other than your own, my rates are very reasonable and I can give you a quote.

> CAN I CHANGE, MODIFY OR MANIPULATE THE IMAGES?
No modification or manipulation, including but not limited to cropping, alteration of colors or contrast, removal of watermark(s), and/or addition or subtraction of visual elements is allowed without my express permission. Any other usage, commercial or otherwise, which includes but is not limited to, sale of prints, use as content for internet pay sites, publishing in print media or use as stock material, is prohibited without my express permission. If you need to have images to modify or to create derivative art with, please let me know in advance so we can negotiate a rate.

> HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A PHOTOGRAPHER?
I have been shooting for over 15 years, professionally shooting Pinups, Glamour, & Playboy Style images since 2005.

> WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?
I use a variety of cameras but mostly shoot Canon Professional Digital SLR camera's with a variety of lenses, soft boxes, lights, flash units, reflectors and colored gels. For HD video work I use mostly Canon Professional HDV or HDSLR cameras.

> WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Most shoots occur in Austin, TX at various locations in and outside of the city. We visit Houston, Dallas, KC, and Las Vegas from time to time and book shoots when traveling, but most of the models I have shot from out of state have traveled here to work with me. I do not pay travel expenses unless it is for a paid client project.

 

 

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