I have photographic interest and experience over 30 years.
I am by definition an amateur as I neither sell, publish or exchange my images (except by express agreement with the Model.) nor do I make the taking of photographic images and videos my livelihood. ... I do it for fun, if Model wants to publish or sell that's fine, there's no payment to me.
I have a job outside of my interest in photography. That day job keeps me busy and helps me sane.
I am happy to work with new models or models with little or no experience as well as experienced models, all my photo's are a joint effort.
My interest in Photography is a passion . I generally prefer to keep things straight and will where appropriate contribute towards the fare to the shoot.
I do not sell or exchange any content that I have shot - I have no interest do so - and the model release agreements I use restrict this.
I pay reasonable model fees if I am going to get something extraordinary. I am also happy to help with fare if the model is coming down to work specifically on an agreed project.
Please note that I do not mind Chaperon's at any of my shoots as long as they help, get involved, get on my nerves and the shoot will end quickly. I have many sound reasons for this, and many of the models who have worked with me and to whom I have explained my reasons in detail to fully understand and agree with.
If you are not sure of levels then ask, I'm not here to get you naked, am happy for you to keep your clothes on if the shot warrants it, please do not be offended if I shoot nude or lingerie and I dress you in the final Image, its what I see in my head.
I wont pay deposits in advance of shoot( or monies for fare ) in advance after having just had my best intentions and belief in people destroyed by more than one model.
*** Good communications are valued on both sides and I find it difficult to work with models who fail to keep contact - and more than likely will decide not to proceed - especially after a shoot date has been agreed, it's just good manners and courtesy to respond.
Once a shoot is agreed between me and the model I do provide an email address and mobile number for texts.
I have only put a few Images up here, I don't advertise often but now find I need new material and inspiration, I am not your average photographer, I build photos/images from lots of other photo's to give a unique look, if you want something different then I'm your man.