Thoughts on What Is a Professional Photographer, Etc.

What is a Pro (or Professional) Photographer?  He or she is one who can solve your photographic problem, will always give you results that exceed your expectations (or give you every penny back), is ALWAYS on time, who can give you ideas you may not have thought of, and always produces at the very least what is asked for.  And he or she will do this in the nicest way possible - in a way you will most enjoy.

What is Beauty, Boudoir, or Glamour Photography - May be close-ups of your face or up to and including full length, sitting, standing, or lying down, in lingerie, bikini, evening gown, or any combination you can think of in a variety of settings.  It can include nude (completely the clients choice) and is acceptable and tastefully done should you prefer that.  These portraits will always have make-up done professionally so that you will look stunning, your absolute best ever.  You are the one in charge of how you want to look or dress, and while the photographer may offer suggestions, you always have the final say.

Post Processing - After the photo shoot, but before you see the results, the images will be adjusted in Lightroom and/or Photoshop or other image editing programs to further enhance your look, remove distractions, remove any temporary blemishes you may have had at the time of the session, color corrections, etc.  If, when you do see the results, you see something you would like changed, the necessary changes can be done.  The main objective of this is to give you a final image that you will absolutely love.

The above are my thoughts - I welcome yours.  Hopefully this will give you an idea of what to expect from a photo session.  I will be adding more thoughts as time goes by.

I am in the planning process for 2014.  One of goals is to build a new website, and I will want new images for it.  So I will be offering five "free" photo sessions to update my portfolio with relevant beauty, glamour, boudoir images.  I put "free" in quotes because you may have to pay for professionally done make-up - I want you to look absolutely perfect (if you've watched Americas's Next Top Model, you know what make-up can do).  The session would be on location (yours or outdoors).  You will receive, for free, a disk of the best images.  However, because disks can fade and technology changes, professional prints are a better option.  These prints are completely optional, and you would receive these at a reduced price.  I will require a signed model release, and an optional testimonial.

Below are some past images that were shot with film - I want to update with digital.



Taken at UCLA Sculpture Garden.



Various locations - note that photos can be color or B&W.



Meanwhile - I wish you all a healthy, happy, fun, and successful 2014.  May all your dreams come true, and may everyone keep the Christmas spirit every day.