I'm currently unemployed at no fault of my own. The job I had for the past 7 years with the USGS did not receive funding to continue research this year, on Gulf Sturgeon.
So I'm hoping to take on more paying photo gigs now to pay my bills. If you are interested please send me an email to discuss the details.
In the past, I've given away THOUSANDS of dollars of my photography work out of my own kindness for band releases, record label use, website use, magazines, newspapers and etc.
Now I need help in return. I never thought it would come to this but it has. If I ever gave you photos or you enjoy my work please help me out now with a donation through PayPal HERE. Thank you.
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PERSONAL HISTORY AS A PHOTOGRAPHER:
I got my first camera when I was 6 years old from my grandfather. It forever changed my life and the way I see things. One of my all time favorite photos was taken on that old plastic camera.
This is my one true love that has never let me down. My constant inspiration and passion. I'm self taught with minimal photography classes taken only to learn wet lab, infrared, and extra photo skills like emulsion transfer.
I started taking live music photos when I was 14. Bowie was the first show I captured on a cheap point and shoot.
This is a lifetime hobby. My photos have been used in CD/LP releases, promotions, websites, newspapers, magazines and elsewhere. I've worked in a wet lab and in a photostudio. I've been hired for parties, shows, portraits, websites, CD artwork and more.
I sometimes take photos for my job. But I'm afraid that if I did this full time the passion would fade.
If you are interested in a photo shoot please contact me to discuss the details.
GEAR I USE:
I only take digital photos now. I don't like how film is bonded by gelatin, I like cows too much to use it. I worked in a wet lab for a while and will never do it again either. I like my lungs too much for that. Working in a photo studio is fun though, I miss all the lights and gear.
Sure, having a great camera can give you higher quality photos. But it doesn't make you a better photographer. I've found that it's your skill and experience that makes a good photo, not the camera.
I use predominately Nikon cameras.
Cameras I used in photos on this profile:
• Nikon Coolpix 8800
• Nikon Coolpix 995
• Nikon Coolpix 990
• Nikon F70
• Pentax K1000
I also have somewhere around 25 vintage cameras in my personal collection.
