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Ken

Photographer whose passion is to celebrate beauty

About Me



I enjoy different aspects of photography, model, nature, and architecture.

My Interests

Photography, music.

I'd like to meet:

My passion for photography involves blending natural lighting and a model's beauty. I do TFP shoots (Time for Prints) but expect the model to be responsible in showing up for the shoot, barring unforeseen events beyond her control.

I have been on this planet for five decades (yes that makes me fifty years old!) and I have been passionate about photography for three of those decades.
I especially like to shoot with aspiring models who need a good start or additions to their portfolio. I am easy to work with and comfortable with most styles and that are not violent or demeaning. I want a model to be open to trying different styles but only those within her level of comfort.

A model has the option to bring a friend as escort to the shoot. I believe a model should be safe and comfortable, and an escort usually provides both! If you are under 18, I will work with you as long as you have parental support.

My satisfaction comes in providing a model with a good set of photos for her portfolio. A sampling of the results is emailed within a day of the shoot. The unedited files are uploaded so the model can view and request the photos she wishes to be edited and retouched (maximum of 25). A CD of the edited photos is then delivered to the model.

Each model brings her personality and enthusiasm to the shoot and I welcome her ideas for poses and styles. If you have questions about outfits, my general answer is to bring whatever makes you feel GOOD wearing it. That translates into a nice, relaxed, and confident pose. I prefer natural makeup unless dictated otherwise by a particular theme.

I direct the model in posing but also allow her to pose herself. I have poses I wish to do based on style, outfit and location. But I leave the door open for creative and spontaneous shots!

So if you like my work, contact me to discuss a photo shoot. The result of working together creatively should be something that both of us should be proud of. That is what I strive to capture one frame at a time.

”Ken Jacobs is an amazing person to work with. Professional at all times and very easy going. I had a lot of fun working with him and I highly recommend him as a photographer.” Christina Marie www.thatpurplemodel.com

Music:

1960s Rock & Roll. None of this RAP CRAP.

Movies:

Casablanca, GWTW, anything by Cary Grant (who?), Jimmy Stewart, or Tom Hanks.

Television:

Classic TV

Books:

Nonfiction from A-Z.

Heroes:

Ronald Reagan, Roy Rogers.

My Blog

Rest in peace, Dad

"When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more. And the glory of His Resurrection share. Then the Saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore. And the Roll is Called Up Yo...
Posted by Ken on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 06:47:00 PST

Why No-Show "Models" make me bitter

When I began doing model photography several years ago, my goal was to capture the beauty of a woman. I have been told by many people I should charge for my services, which are free. But my satisfacti...
Posted by Ken on Sun, 04 Nov 2007 05:10:00 PST

Atlanta MegaShoot #6 !!

If you can imagine 17 photographers and 25+ models shooting all day long! Here are just some of the models I had the pleasure of working with!...
Posted by Ken on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:37:00 PST

10,000 Views: A Reflection

As my profile approaches its 10,000th view: Thanks for those who take the time to view my profile and my portfolio of lovely models! What would photography BE without the beauty of a WOMAN? I am honor...
Posted by Ken on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:57:00 PST

My Passion for Photography

I am rediscovering my passion for photography. I have always enjoyed nature and architectural shots. The way light filters through the trees, freezing the flow of water in a mountain stream, studying ...
Posted by Ken on Fri, 20 Jan 2006 07:01:00 PST