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John Lucassian - MI Photographer

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About Me

Me, well, people who know me, know that I'm a Professional Photographer, a father of two and a bit of a computer guy,
but few people know that I'm also a romantic, a verified genius (yes, certified!), an extrovert, a true sociopath by definition, an artist, a lover of all arts, a gourmet cook, a voracious reader, an outdoors man, a handy man, a coffee drinker and...a bit busy!
I have had more than 20 different jobs, including construction, mechanic, salesman, programmer, manager, cook, driver, and have even run a few of my own businesses.
Don't take that to mean I job hopped, I often worked 2 jobs at the same time (and continue to today.)
I have owned about a dozen cars, including a 1972 mustang, an orange VW beetle, and my favorite the 1972 Cherry Red Ford Fairmont which was in PRIME condition with 48,000 miles on it in 1992 - before I got into the only accident in my life, (I was hit from behind by someone who wasn't looking,) and the car was totaled!
I'm also the Ujena Director for Detroit. (Ujena is a Bikini and women's fashion company, in case you didn't know.) Ujena has a talent website (ujenatalent.com) that you should consider joining if you're an aspiring model or photographer. They hold 5 Talent Jams a year where models (and photographers) are scouted by other companies. If you're interested in going, let me know. The events are about a week in length and are a lot of fun.
See some of my work at:
OMP
or
Afternoon Studios
I also own Detroit Boudoir

My Interests

Well, Everything really. Yes, EVERYTHING.

I'd like to meet:

Models, Photographers, Artists, and those who would like to be one and everyone else too. I'm not picky, but I do have a preference for friendly people.

Music:

As long as it's not the Barney song...

Movies:

In no particular order: Young Frankenstein, Army of Darkness, Anything with Jackie Chan, both Shrek movies, A tree grow in Brooklyn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Dogma, Arsenic and old lace, Star Gate, (I like comedies, some SciFi, some action, and some classics)

Television:

Lately, The Travel Channel or the Food Network, Reaper, Family Guy, the Simpsons, Stargate SG-1 and the Doctor!
If I have time!

Books:

Heinlein, Asimov, Clarke, Burroughs, Nivens, Pohl... I also collect old photography and out of print scifi/fantasy books

Heroes:

I like the #5 Vito from Jimmy Johns!

My Blog

Life update

Well the new studio is almost ready! I'm still waiting for a reather large peice of industrial equipment to be moved out of the place though, which is beginning to concern me since my lease officially...
Posted by John Lucassian - MI Photographer on Fri, 23 May 2008 06:15:00 PST

Ujena Stuff - Get an account, get swimwear, sign up for a Jam!

Use these links to signup, suit up and get going!...
Posted by John Lucassian - MI Photographer on Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:59:00 PST

Beaches, Bikinis and Nightclubs

Hey everyone,As you may or may not know, this past January I did my first Ujena Talent Jam in Cancun Mexico. I had a blast and have been very interested in getting more involved with Ujena.As of this ...
Posted by John Lucassian - MI Photographer on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 05:11:00 PST

Fair is fair...Let’s play a game...

Avonelle provided this and it's interesting and fun so give it a try.Here's the rules: You post a comment on here and I'll either reply to your comment or send ya a message.1. I'll respond with someth...
Posted by John Lucassian - MI Photographer on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:25:00 PST

My new ’photographer resume’

Although I do shoot in an assortment photography categories and specialize in working with people, I'm primarily a glamor photographer. In fact, most of  my business is either 'retail boudoir' or...
Posted by John Lucassian - MI Photographer on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 01:38:00 PST

2006

2006 was a mix of good and bad. I got a studio. I lost the studio. I made some friends, some with open hands who left when my pockets were emptied. I did some stupid things and gained some new insight...
Posted by John Lucassian - MI Photographer on Sun, 07 Jan 2007 12:22:00 PST

Describes me well, especially for such a short survey.

You Are Midnight You are more than a little eccentric, and you're apt to keep very unusual habits.Whether you're a nightowl, living in a commune, or taking a vow of silence - you like to experime...
Posted by John Lucassian - MI Photographer on Thu, 10 Aug 2006 06:52:00 PST