NOW MOSTLY FOCUSING ON UNDERWATER WORK!
After 2 heart attacks, a triple bypass and a 10 year hiatus, I am back on MM. Upon returning I've decided to mostly focus on the area I'm the most passionate about… creative fashion and fine art underwater photography.

Beside underwater photography, I am also doing a few outta water shoots/series like my ongoing Portrait of a Cereal Killer, Killer Klowns series. See the album within.

I'm formally trained as a graphic designer and got out of Art Center, Pasadena in 1991. In addition to graphic design and photography, I am also an illustrator, a former club DJ (Dr StEvil), a writer, a college professor, a lecturer, a dad and a grand dad. I also have a homeless ministry. http://www.hugs4homeless.org

NOTE 1- On my Top 12 Friends List, Wardrobe Exchange is basically me, as 99% of all the wardrobe on my past shoots were done by me. After shutting down my old studio, I let go of most of my massive wardrobe collection, but I kept a few things and built my current wardrobe collection up to a decent size (still much larger than most). Yes, the size of a wardrobe collection really does matter!

NOTE 2- Know upfront, that all of my shoots are on a TF basis. I'm here to create art and work with like minded models and MUA's.

UNDERWATER SHOOT CHECKLIST-
1. Do you swim well with or without clothes & shoes on underwater?
2. Are you able to hold your breath & open your eyes underwater?
3. Do you swim gracefully?
4. Can you pose underwater?
5. Can you make facial expressions underwater?
6. Do you have a lot of stamina?
7. Do you have noticeable tan lines?
8. Do you have experience in dance, gymnastics or other sports?
9. Do you have the ability to act?
(Facial expressions & body language are very important!)

NOTE 3- If you're paying me for a shoot and can't do any of the above things, I'll still shoot ya... even if you're drowning! Just kidding.

DO YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, OWN A PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL?
If so, please PM me, I’m on the lookout! Thank you.

AND FROM THE EDUCATOR/ENTERTAINER IN ME
Steve Trapero's Approach to Underwater Photography
Part 1: First Things First
http://youtu.be/HpUDs2FbO2g

NOTE 4- Parts 2-10 sadly never happened because of my 1st heart attack.

I'm working on getting my Instagram account up and running soon...

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