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Q Photo

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

If you're wanting to schedule a shoot with me, check the calendar I have posted at http://calendar.yahoo.com/quammenphoto to see what days I have available. If you've already set one up, make sure I haven't made a mistake and put you down for the wrong day... or worse yet, failed to put you on the calendar at all. As embarrassing as it is, I have to admit I'm making mistakes like that a lot lately. I think I need a secretary... lol.
PLEASE DON'T ADD ME UNLESS YOU'LL CONSIDER BEING PHOTOGRAPHED BY ME. I take great pride in doing my best to keep in contact with the "models" on my list, but with so many friends, it's getting harder and harder to do. I'M NOT ON MYSPACE TO GIVE YOU AN EGO BOOST BECAUSE YOU'RE ON A LIST WITH SO MANY BEAUTIFUL GIRLS. IF YOU HAVE NO INTENTION OF SHOOTING WITH ME, THEN YOU'RE WASTING YOUR TIME AND MINE... PLUS YOU WON'T STAY ON MY LIST VERY LONG. The easiest way to shoot with me is to let me know when you're available so I can match it up to my calendar. It's a "first come, first served" thing here... and most of the time my open slots fill up pretty quick. I try not to set up shoots further than 2 weeks in advance... but there are always exceptions. As of right now, the only "job" I have is here in the studio. If there's already someone scheduled for a day you want to come in, check to see what time her shoot is at... maybe I can do you too... you never know.OK? Then that's enough said on that topic.
*****Information about this profile:
Alright... that's done. Now for the profile stuff. ;-)
First and foremost, I'm a photographer, plain and simple. If I've submitted a friend request to you, it's because I would like to photograph you, and nothing more than that.
You can see examples of my work if you go to:
1. the "more pics" section here on myspace.
2. http://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=7269
3. http://www.onemodelplace.com/photographer_list.cfm?P_ID=3512 2
I'm here to see if I can find beginning models and help them on there way. If you've ever wanted to be a model, think you look like a model, are a model, or whatever, and you think you might like to give modeling a try, then I want to talk to YOU.
I'm a hell of a nice guy - I'm about as laid back as anyone can be. Part of this is that nothing really gets to me anymore (unless I'm driving... then watch out), part of it is my age (yeah, I'm an old fart now.. never thought I'd get to this age... but I did) and part of it is I truly like to help people out of whatever problems they are having.
If you're interested in shooting with me, and want to check me out, feel free to contact any of the girls I've shot with previously. There's a link to their pages by each image in my blog.
If you need to contact me by phone... my number is (865)789-9578.

My Interests

Photography; Modeling; Art; Music (all styles except rap and hip-hop... I am 52 you know!);Movies and everything the world has to offer. Oh... and I'm one of those "godless liberals" you heard so much about. Though I gotta be honest with you... I do believe in God. It's just that I don't believe in our government for the most part. Here's why! ...

I'd like to meet:

I want to meet people that are interested in allowing me to photograph them. I don't care what type of photos they want (as long as it's legal... you know how it is.) I'll photograph anyone and I'll make you look good, too. I'd also like to meet women who would be interested in doing "pin-up" photography. I'm an old style photographer and I've recently found that I have a flair for the old style pin-up. Think Alberto Vargas and you'll know what I'm talking about. If you don't know who that is, do a google search and see for yourself.

Music:

I mostly listen to the new stuff (todays favorite is "My Immortal" by Evanescence) yet still like Aerosmith, Led-Zep, and some other classic rock groups. But don't get me started on Pink Floyd, Rush, U-2. Grrr... I detest them.

Movies:

Any movie... don't care how old or new, US or foreign... I like them all.

Television:

It's re-run season... I'll post this info in the fall....

Books:

Haven't read a book in maybe 6 or 7 years... but the last one was The Green Mile by Stephen King.

Heroes:

My Father (deceased)... and all the other greats!'

My Blog

Nude modeling...

As I’m sure y’all know, I do shoots nudes. No... not porn. I shoot artistic and glamour nudes. To me, there’s nothing more beautiful than the human form... in all it’s glory. I...
Posted by Q Photo on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:26:00 PST

EVERYTHING you want to know about shooting with me.

Hello everyone, I’m combining all the written information from my other blogs into this one& just to make it easier to read. Besides, it looks like the old blog that had my studio information o...
Posted by Q Photo on Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:56:00 PST

Why I don’t charge for portfolio work...

As many of those who have already shot with me can attest to, I'm "old school" in most of what I do as a photographer. And there really was a time when most of the reputable photographers who dealt wi...
Posted by Q Photo on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:09:00 PST

So... how did YOUR shoot go?

Hello everyone,The purpose of this blog is to give y'all a place to give feedback about your shoots. Overall, I think I'm doing a pretty good job. Yes, I know that not all of my shoots have gone smoot...
Posted by Q Photo on Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:33:00 PST

More Candy Covered Razors

Well my friends, I had the great fortune of getting Candy Covered Razors in front of my camera again. I swear this girl is phenominal! And a true joy to work with. With her permission, I am posting a ...
Posted by Q Photo on Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:27:00 PST