To begin with I absolutely L-O-V-E being a professional photographer . . . photography is a passion of mine and, yes, I'm ever so humble about my digital images . . . NOT!!!

I love to laugh & everyone (Models, MUA's, Clients, etc) has always told me that they have a great time at my shoots . . . which is fantastic, that's what I love to hear!!!

Since I use the latest in digital cameras, there's no need to hold a pose forever, so you can move about freely and enjoy your Modeling during your shoot . . . on the other hand, if you're needing to have a set posed "look" to be photographed in the perfect way, then that can be accomplished as well . . . if you'd like professional direction on how to pose to get the most out of your Modeling experience with me, then no prob . . . if you don't . . . laughing . . . then no prob there either!!!

Wow, how can you beat that . . . excellent images, having fun, gaining knowledgable experience from a professional & maybe even a cruising around in one of my limos . . . oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I'm a partner in a private limousine company . . . laughing again . . . yup, I love to spoil my Models & clients . . . champagne anyone???

So whether you're just starting out, or have years of experience, thanks for stopping by & checking out my webpage . . . please feel free to let me know if you like what you see . . . laughing . . . I know I do!!!

Here's 4 of my ever so humble opinions . . .

1) There's no longer one set Model "mold" . . . Professional Models now range across-the-board to include all ages, all heights, all sizes, all ethnicities, etc . . . if you're short & petite you can still model on the catwalk . . . if you're tall & statuesque you aren't limited to only runway modeling . . . in fact, if you have a size anywhere from rail-thin to plus-size, there could easily be someone out there that thinks your "look" is perfect for them . . .

2) Amateur-quality images can be prone to get you amateur-quality assignments . . . when it comes to Modeling, as in real-life . . . PERCEPTION IS REALITY . . . if you're perceived as a Professional Model, it's very probable that you'll be treated & PAID as a Professional Model . . . when you make an image public, that's now representing YOU and your Modeling career. . . great images make a great impression . . . however, the reverse is also true . . .

3) Speaking of images, your posted images should reflect the type of assignments that you're wanting to market yourself for . . . if you want to represent yourself as a runway model, then you should post runway & fashion shots . . . if you want to represent yourself for print or commercial work, then you should post images that exhibit you as a model for those genres . . . etc, etc, etc . . . this is easily done if you have access to a photographer that's used to shooting these types of genres . . .

4) And last, but not least, don't always post YOUR favorite images, feel free to ask your photographers for their opinion . . . you may or may not heed their advice, but it's free for the asking . . . oh, and have your final images cropped, edited for color & contrast and all the rest of the fancy things that we're capable of before you post them . . . GULP . . . and if you're truly wanting insight, ask for critiques of your images on the different posts here on MM . . . laughing . . . if you choose to do that, then know ahead of time that you'll probably get mega-doses of no-holds-barred honesty!!!

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As for details about me . . .

1) I'm not only a professional photographer, I'm also a State & National Pageant Judge . . .

2) Yes, as with true professional photographers, I provide excellent quality digital imagery for all my Models, Events & more . . . when you review my images, it's easy to compare & recognize my digital image quality . . .

3) Yes, my pricing is relative to my quality, when you pay for excellence, you receive excellence . . . does this mean you can't afford me . . . possibly, who knows until we chat . . . it only takes a few minutes to contact me to discuss whether I would want to photograph you or not . . . yes, the word I used was "WANT", I pick & choose who I want to shoot . . . sorry, money is NOT everything!!!

4) If I agree that you have excellent potential then I WILL find a way to accomplish having me do a shoot with you . . . could it be TFCD, sure . . . however, I don't usually need to do it as a TFCD shoot as I have several regular clients that pay me for shoots of new Models that I feel have excellent potential . . . just remember, YOUR image is YOUR reality!!!

5) I'm extremely flattered if you want to add me to your Model Mayhem account as a Friend . . . while, I began by considering this to be a professional working address and I didn't accept Friend requests, by popular demand, I've now modified my opinion and will accept you as a friend if you have similar interests to mine . . . and if you want to Tag my account, then that's fine too, I just ask that you do it in a courteous, professional way . . . btw, if you Friend or Tag me, then I'll be more than happy to contact you back with a note of thanks!!!

6) I travel & shoot in numerous locations, however, I'm based in metro-Atlanta, GA . . . sometimes I can come to you, however, most times I prefer that you either come to me, or to one of my shooting locations, whether my shoot is in Georgia or elsewhere at an out-of-state or out-of-country location . . . usually when I travel my shooting schedule is extremely full, yet I still may be able to find some time to meet with you either at or away from my shoots whenever I go out on the road . . . it certainly doesn't hurt to ask me if I'm going to have "free" time . . . laughing . . . after all, the way I view it, ANYTHING'S POSSIBLE!!!

Thank you in advance for your time & consideration in reading through all this . . . if you feel there's any way I can assist you or your career as a Model, then please contact me . . . I look forward to hearing from you soon!!!

Ciao, Cheers, Salute or whatever!!!


D-Rad
Director, D-Rad Photography
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
DRadPhotography@aol.com
http://www.modelmayhem.com/DRadPhotography
770.256.9800

2007 Photographer of the Year & Editor's Choice Award Winner - Da'Kar Magazine . . . 2007 Editor's Choice Award, International Society of Photographers . . . Contributing Photographer for national & international publications . . . and other awards too numerous to list . . .