I am learning with every photograph I take. I picked up a camera one day and started pestering all my friends into letting me constantly point a camera in there face.

I want to say thanks to all of you that didn't kill me during this stage.

I prefer to shoot outdoors with great natural light but I am starting to use artificial lighting.

I am a vocal photographer but only if my subject freezes or I see something that I want to capture and missed the shot. I like to discuss what I want and what my subject expects before each shoot.

I do expect the model to be responsible in confirming the shoot and showing up, except for unforeseen events beyond her or his control.

Credits

Cheryl,

for helping me understand the female form and natural lighting.

Jesca,

for making me understand that I can make a model feel comfortable even if I am scared to death, also for allowing me to capture her and her man Kris, the Marine.

Brandy,

for allowing me to capture the beauty of being pregnant.

Ashley & Amanda,

for being the first to let me direct the shoot.

My dog "SKY",

for winning my first award and being my constant companion.

Friends