Journal

Apr
20
Things are Never Just Black and White

I did something recently that I normally don’t do. I apparently started a debate about being professional and ethical on shoots. I got the various responses, I know that there are several people that I would not want to work with based on those. I don’t get how things are just black and white. I see that there are various kinds of scenarios. There are instances where things are planned and they don’t follow that plan. I do find it a huge red flag when someone is determined that there will not be a safety person at a shoot or that just checking references is enough. When you go on a job interview. You are always going to give the references that are going to give you a glowing review, right? So how is this any different?

You can have different opinions on how your modeling business can be run but, if it is run as a business. I also can’t stand when people critique photos as everyone works differently. Unless you know the end image concept, there is no reason to bash an image for certain reasons. If everyone again shot the same or looked the same, then there would be an issue for sure on how an image should look. Perception. I am working on a few different concepts. I like that they are out of the box and themed. If you are interested in working with me, please email me for more information.

Apr
14
Reflections of April’s Past

April is here and that bring back a lot of memories. I lost my job this time last year. One of my family members went through a tornado EF2 scale back in 1998. A lot happens during the month of April. I take a little time ad reflect but, I am determined to make it better. Sometimes that works and other times it does not. I want things to work out and when they don’t I guess I get a little disappointed.

I do have to give a shout out to my real and true friends, family, and fans. You guy are the best and I know I would not be able to get through some of these crazy times without you. There is one person that has been there for me through everything. I would not be able to half of the stuff without him. He is amazing, hands down.

I am hoping that April will be kind. I am crossing my fingers for the positive to come into play. I am hoping also for the memories to continue.

Apr
10
Patterns

I had someone ask about my sleep patterns one time. I had to laugh. One night I will be up until the beginning of the morning, then another night I can come back from the office to crash before the sun even sets. I find that when there is something great going on, there is adrenaline flowing, I can always make myself stay awake to finish or get the booking done. If you have watched my tweets, sometimes there are ones that are posted at one or two in the am. I wonder myself looking back on how I have could do it for so long. I am excited to see what is around the corner. Stay tuned as they say for more information.

I had a photographer who I was supposed to shoot with on a couple of occasions. I emailed and texted him on various occasions to confirm. Then less than twenty-four hours prior, he cancels. This does not only happen to photographers. You hear about the flakes who never show up or who never want to confirm. They only are there to flirt and maybe get an image taken of them. It may be a double standard but, I find that professionalism needs to be across the board regardless. Everyone has precious time that they have taken out of their day to make your shoot happen. It is the right thing to do to either decline the assignment right out of the gate if you are not interested or you might offer a cancelation fee to this party as they might not be able to book anything else in the time that you have cancelled. It is time to raise the bar in this instance. We shall see what happens with the new crop of summer photogs for shoots that I am setting up. Wish me luck.

Apr
08
Revamping My Spring Clean

I have had to start my own Spring Cleaning. It is called “Spring Cleaning” as we change out the wardrobes, get the crap out of your life. I had to let go of a few “friends” I call them that as I am not sure that they would ever be there for me. They seem to like to argue with me more than support me. I thought of trying to make those relationships work but, in the end, I found that they were costing me more energy than it was worth. I was tired of being made to feel inferior. I also was tired of trying to rationalize my feelings to them. I thought that it would be more of a debate than a knock down drag out argument.

I am always revamping and re-branding myself. I find that when someone gives me a challenge I am wondering if I can handle it. It can be a little intimidating! I sometimes like the outcome with the images taken. Sometimes I just chalk it up to experience. It was a pleasure to work with a lot of people who can help someone who is outside of their comfort zone. If they can help create new amazing images. Then that is just icing on the cake.

Apr
05
New Concepts

I have been in chatting with a few new and old photogs on a few new concepts. I have posted some of their work lately. I am always interested in making some new themes happen. I am excited that I have slated some time to meet with some of the photogs who are coming into town. It is the hardest when you are trying to get schedules in sync. If you have a concept that is out of the box, please let me know. It would be even better if you are in the Southeast and we can figure out a way to make it happen. Time to work on the calendar!!

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