Relocating and Back together

Susan and myself have come to terms and are getting back together, but as luck has it, everything else is going wrong. She's moving to Atlanta to be with her sister for a bit, and I was going to meet her there, but her sister says no to my staying there. Well I can see what this is all about, as it seems that two of the family members are trying to torpedo our marriage now. I'm stuck in Arizona in a bad situation with not enough money to go anywhere, even if I did have a place to go, and it can be considered life threatning. It seems that our train has left the tracks and no matter what we do there is something in the way. It's so bad that I am trying to sell my computer so I can get out of here. We both blame the economy for all this, as the choices our Government has made is killing off marriages and us little people. Of course casting blame isn't going to help, I'm afraid nothing is going to help, and that's why we are asking for donations a little lower in this blog, it's our only way out right now

Pay Pal Photo Store By Kelley and Susan

If you have a Pay Pal account and have dreamed of setting up a quick gallery here is a link to a great program that will do it all for you
It's called Jalbum
Take a look at our store and see how it works

The Defiance Photo Store

Our sales are up and Pay Pal works great
Kelley and Susan

Modeling

Many of you have asked us what modeling is like, as we are models, in a sense.
Our Model Mayhem Profile Well, we might tell you that it is very difficult work, and an be very hard to find, also. There are many online agencies that you can sign up for, some being free and some being pay services. One word of caution, before you sign with a photographer or agency, is to check them out thoroughly. Models are scammed all the time, and you have to be careful. Always do the right paperwork, always bring an escort to the shoot, and always negotiate the style and money first.
It seems that many of the studios want us to take our clothes off, and we do, but, again, be careful. Females have more of a problem with this than men, but Kelley has been in this same situation.
The money can be good, and never settle for a shoot that you are not comfortable with.
If you have questions please feel free to ask us.

Selling your photos

Ok, so you have the cameras, printers, credit card machines and a substantial inventory of prints, what now?
Let's start with a brick and mortar gallery. We had one, lost our lease, and now are back to internet sales, which by the way, is not a perfect solution. We are looking for a partner to help us back into the brick and mortar thing.
We want a gallery with two shooting booths, room for our several 100 prints.
We do have our online store at Defiance Photography, so you can take a look.
Art fairs work fairly well, if the booth prices aren't to high. If you are rather creative, tell us your solution.

Fish Photography

This is a very specialized type of photography that we are currently involved in. In our case the fish are imported and, sometimes rare African Cychlids. Taking their pictures are in actuality very difficult. The fish won't hold still and of course you can't use the normal lighting. We have found that setting the camera to macro, and standing 3 feet away from the tank, is working using the fill flash setting. We'll talk more about this as we learn more.

Fantasy Photography

Fantasy photography is a specialty of ours and our most enjoyable. This style can include Role playing, boudoir, and clothing optional photo shoots. Whether indoors or outdoors, you must establish a plan and an idea of what your client wishes as an outcome. If nudity is requested, make sure that your surroundings are private and relaxing, as most people don't pose well if they are afraid they are going to be walked in on. Boudoir photography can require many types of clothing and lingerie and can be done outdoors, in a bedroom or with a backdrop. Never insist that your client do something that they do not wish to do, or set up a shoot with setting that you want without regard to your model.
Study your legal ramifications thoroughly, and make sure that your client is of legal age, and ready to sign the proper releases if your work is to be published. Be careful, and always try and have the client bring an escort, and always try and shoot with a photographer intern in the room with you. Many of our clients request nude photos, and one mistake can tangle you up in court or worse.

Scenic Portrait

One of our favorite styles is scenic portrait photography. This is where we take our clients out into the forest and use the natural backdrop of nature to enhance and theme the person.
Techniques vary but there are some devastating things that will ruin a photo and the shoot.
Watch your lighting! Defused lighting through trees and leaves, can produce an undesirable effect.
Try and use the natural background to highlight your client and always pose and center the client as to the background.
Have a plan and a location in mind before you start hiking all over creation. There's nothing worse than a client who has walked 10 miles and is all sweaty and irritated.