My normal spiel goes something like this: I make stuff, cool nifty stuff for friends and strangers who like a bit of abnormality in their life. Since I'm proud of what I can create, and because there's so little time to coordinate with models (much less photographers) to get good pictures of my product, I've been posing for my own - which has sometimes transformed into just pictures of me.

I'm most interested in "unusual" settings for my products, artistic and compelling subject matters. I enjoy making "cute" and pretty things as well as fetish items, so there is a wealth of possibility for any subject matter that you would be interested in as far a "look" goes.

I think that life in general should be fun and filled with laughter, and if you haven't had enough of those two things... you might be doing it wrong. ;)

All of the professional photographers that I've worked on shoots with have requested future shoots, so I'd have to guess that I'm easy to work with. I consider myself to be very UN-diva-like, and feel that everyone should be humble about their gifts and talents. Adding to that thought: People who make someone feel like less of a person because they won't do/be/think what you want them to is not someone whom I want to associate with. There is always room to grow, but it needs to be based on each individuals personal comfort level.

That being said: there are a few "policies" that I will insist upon based upon those bad apples in the bunch (sorry folks, gotta avoid the GWCs).

1) NO NUDITY MEANS NO NUDITY. I'm perfectly comfortable in my own skin, don't get me wrong, but my professional endeavors are paramount and I cannot compromise that. Don't even bother asking, or you'll get the banhammer. Photographing my products on someone else with nudity can be discussed.

2) "No Escort Policies". You (the photog) and I don't know each other. If you want me to act natural in front of the camera, I need to be comfortable in my surroundings (and with you). Trust is something that has to be built up slowly, and at LEAST for the first shoot, I will be bringing an escort. They usually serve a dual function of assistant with wardrobe, props and makeup and will be within eyeshot. If needed, they may also provide help to you with lighting or backdrop arrangements, and possibly with assisting me into areas you'd like that I'm unable to achieve on my own (window sills, tree limbs, etc).

3) Even if the shoot is a TF*, I retain final say of where photos can be shown. My company and its image is my highest priority, allowing risque or unflattering photos to be associated with it is not in either of our best interests.

4) If you want to set up a shoot, the following information will get you a much quicker response: Name, Availability Dates, Project Description, and URLs where I can find examples of your previous work.

http://www.gothicdreams.com
http://www.jessejusticephotography.com/

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