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Subject: Theme's & Idea's... - » Comment/Reply (click here to upgrade)

Please review my information here on my OMP page as well as my website. These are just jump off ideas and are not meant as the only thing I want to shoot. My work is very dynamic. I shoot from very casual and simplistic to very sensual/sexual and over the top.

What are some of your thoughts? Please feel free to share with me what you like or do not like and we can work together to build even more beautiful work.

C.

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Open Date: September 26, 2009 Modified Date: September 26, 2009 | Status: 1

Subject: Coming back in 2009... - » Comment/Reply (click here to upgrade)

I made a decision in 2008 to not focus on model work and to all together walk away in 2009. I have had a few models support my idea and provide constructive criticism. I have had my supportive wife tell me to do what makes me happy.

With all that transpired I was ready to step away from model work in 2009 and did not feel I would miss a beat. Then November came. I can honestly say that the people I met in November, December and January have given me a new sense of excitement with photography. They have allowed me to be myself and create what I wanted instead of what I have always done. I have felt refreshed and motivated. I enjoy photography and found myself putting the camera down and not missing it. Well now I have began to miss it. And I just had 4 shoots in the last 4 weeks.

So with the changing of the calendar days I can say that photography with models is alive in my heart again.

Come forth those who are open to beautiful pictures. Allow yourself to be my muse and create my artistic visions. You will love the results!

C.

Comment/Reply: Re: Coming back in 2009...

I am so glad you did or else I would not have the opportunity to work with you on Friday! I am so looking forward to the shoot! It's quite an adventure for me, i must say because the things we're going to be shooting, well, I've never done before with a professional photographer. However, I am excited and hope to have a great working relationship with you as one of your muses. Very honored to say the least!

xoxo,
Brielle

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Open Date: March 25, 2009 Modified Date: March 25, 2009 | Status: 1

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Open Date: January 22, 2009 Modified Date: January 22, 2009 | Status: 1

Subject: What makes a great photo session? - » Comment/Reply (click here to upgrade)

Is it the preparation before hand? Is it the interaction between the camera and the subject or is it the end result that matters and nothing else?

WestOUT Photography
Images By Cal

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Open Date: June 29, 2007 Modified Date: June 29, 2007 | Status: 1

Subject: What is your fancy? - » Comment/Reply (click here to upgrade)

What do you like to shoot as a photographer or as a model?

Let me know!

C.

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Open Date: June 20, 2007 Modified Date: June 20, 2007 | Status: 1

Subject: Definition of a Professional Photographer - » Comment/Reply (click here to upgrade)

Recently I had a conversation with a photographer and found his approach to be unprofessional and after 1 email exchange decided conversation with him would not be worth it. I responded back with a simple email that said thank you for your consideration. He then cursed at me and I responded again thank you. Your work speaks alot better then your mouth does. The photographer continued to insult me and then cursed at me again. At that point I refused to respond back with kindness. I left him alone.

Now I find it funny that he complained about my work saying that I am not a real photographer and that my images blind people. He first started off saying that he does not send his models to Post Office Boxes. Write him back once I get a studio and a real number. I then sat there shaking my head at the comment that I am not a professional photographer simply because I chose not to use a studio to shoot. I was further baffled at his decision to use profanity and even racial slurs without having any real clue of who I was or what I looked like. Now after this photographer belittled my work and complained about how horrible I was I then reviewed his work again. I still felt the work was good but it started to all blend in and look alike. The models appeared in the same clothes. Many of the models that "are managed" by them have profiles that have not been updated anywhere from 100-900 days. So I look at how he handles his business and believe he is not a professional. I believe he creates profiles for his models that he manages and they never have control.

I am just on a rant because I found it so hard to believe the brashness of this person to communicate with someone else in such a capacity.

So to conclude my thoughts on this... Professionalism is the way that you act not just the fact that you have money. Owning a studio is not the desire of everyone that works in our craft. A studio can offer a s

Comment/Reply: Re: Definition of a Professional Photographer

Calvin, good morning to you, hi there! My favorite three images of yours are: Fashion, Amber, Deep Ellum (love her attitude - cannot help but be curious to see how spectacular this color image would look in black and white), Fashion, Tiffany, Morning (cannot take my eyes off of that earring - dig that), and Fashion, Christi, Candle (authoritative, yet approachable - want to see more of her in corporate attire including expensive-looking footwear standing juuust around the front right-hand corner of a beautiful desk). I enjoy checking out your work, Calvin, and will follow your updates on workshop plans. Truly, Kat

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Open Date: February 15, 2006 Modified Date: February 15, 2006 | Status: 1

Comment/Reply: Re: Definition of a Professional Photographer

Hey thanks for the comment to my blog in my fan club......I think that I fully agree with you on your concerns with the OMP models and the fact that OMP has not fully realised the power that they have at their fingertips as far as networking, promotion, etc. They could spend their $$$ better elswhere it seems.

Anyways, it was good to hear from you and I look forward to more chats.

~Duke Morse Photography.......OMP#76582

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Open Date: May 02, 2006 Modified Date: May 04, 2006 | Status: 1

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Open Date: February 15, 2006 Modified Date: February 15, 2006 | Status: 1