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I shoot because I like to share the things that inspire me.

An Open Letter: So, you think I should pay you ...

Tue Nov 3, 2009, 5:48 AM
... to star in my creative concept shoot. I have a dedicated studio building, camera equipment, lights, backgrounds, wardrobe, and 25 years working with cameras and lights. Furthermore, I'm going to set up equipment and make the space ready before you arrive. After you leave, I'm going to clean up the studio, secure all of the equipment we used for the shoot, and edit the images on my computer. You will be the star of what will hopefully be a creative, professional series of photos. All you need to do is show up on time, bring your spirit and energy to the shoot, and add the photos to your portfolio to show off your talent and good looks. People will see you, and associate your image with beauty and creativity.

Of course, the actors get paid when we're doing a commercial shoot, but they are generally paid by the client who also pays the photographer, makeup artist, designer, producer, etc.

When I am shooting for fun/practice, I would hope you (the model) would understand that I'm asking you to collaborate in something that will benefit both of us. I value your time and talent, and I hope that you would also value mine. I'm going to make it as easy for you as I can. I will have my batteries charged and all of the prerequisite equipment ready when you arrive. I promise I'll never ask you to do anything that will make you uncomfortable, and I won't waste your time.

If you must be paid $50/hour to model, then I'll be happy to pay you $50/hour, but you will have to pay me $75/hour, which is my standard shooting rate.

Warm regards,
Doug

  • Listening to: NPR Morning Edition
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  • Playing: a dangerous game
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Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Jacksonville, North Carolina
  • Interests: Kayaking, bondage, playing in the mud, video/movie production, and much more.
  • Favourite movie: V for Vendetta
  • Favourite photographer: Helmut Newton
  • Favourite style of art: Erotic/Fetish
  • Operating System: OS X
  • Shell of choice: bash
  • Personal Quote: It could be worse
  • Tools of the Trade: Nikon D70s, Canon XH-A1, etc.

Comments


:iconmalkiss:
thankie for the :+fav:! :)

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:iconwildplaces:
Thanks for the faves.
:iconmkg2k7:
Thank you very much for the :+fav:s and :+devwatch:
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:iconveraangel:
thanks for the watch and fav :)
:iconoakstreetphotovideo:
I've always wondered what it would be like to be a goddess. :chix0r: You are both talented and beautiful. Thank you, for sharing your art.
:iconpunkroc:
Welcome to dA, Douglas :)

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:iconoakstreetphotovideo:
Thank you, punkroc. I hope to upload some more of my work, when I find time. dA is pretty cool.
:iconhellsassassin:
Welcome to D.A.

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