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- Part time Photographer
- More than 29 years experience
- I work for either pay or trade depending on assignment
- I can travel for shoots and have my own transport
- See message reply rate [?]
Shoots styles
Alternative, Beauty, Body Paint, Bondage, Cosplay, Dance, Erotic, Fashion, Fetish, Fitness, Glamour, Lingerie, Nude, Pinup, Portrait, Sheer, Swimwear and Topless
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Profile Review completed January 2024
Welcome fellow creatives, to my little corner of Purpleport.
About me:
I am a Photographer with over 28 years’ experience in the industry, behind the lens as well as studio management and events planning and management. Im extensively published internationally and in the UK. I currently work with various magazines covering specific styles such as Ink, Bikini, Fashion etc. Note: Please expect that various images from our time working together may be published unless we agree otherwise prior to working together.
Thankfully I have been able to eventually return to my favourite passion after having time away due to life changing events. I work from several creative spaces mainly on my own concepts and ideas which keeps me out of mischief but Im more than happy to collaborate with others on interesting projects.
What I enjoy working on:
I am interested in all styles and concepts, especially working with Models who have an enthusiastic 'Can do' attitude and approach to creating excellent results for all concerned. I enjoy working with both experienced and newer models with the intention of producing creative and unique images for our portfolios, ensuring that any shoots are fun as well as productive.
I decided in 2023 that i would focus more on my own concepts and projects starting out with the Shabby Chic concept which was great fun and had great popularity being published over 80 times including 5 Front Covers. This was such a fun concept enjoyed by both the models that worked on the concept as well as myself it will be a project that naturally continues into 2024.
Projects for 2023:
- 'Shabby Chic'~ Various concepts emphasising how the old or slightly tired can become that 'Trend' or 'Fashion Statement ' again.
Current projects for 2024:
- Shabby Chic ~ Various concepts emphasising how the old or slightly tired can become that 'Trend' or 'Fashion Statement ' again.
- 'Somewhere over the rainbow' ~ A celebration of colour both bright and bold.
- 'A tribute to Jack Vettriano' ~ various concepts based around his works.
- 'A tribute to Salvador Dali' ~ various concepts based on his works.
- The Sound of Music ~ A tribute to the greats
- An Artists Impression ~ Various concepts including abstract textured and lighting as well as more mythical ideas both studio and location focused.
- 'Dance' ~ Various concepts including both Traditional and modern styles both in studio and on location.
- 'A moment in time'~ Various
- Making headlines – Various location concepts striving to put the models in the headlines.
- 'A Gothic Tale' ~ Various location and studio concepts.
- "Transformation"~ The journey toward s competition.
- Du monochrome à la couleur ~ The journey from the dark to the light.
Watch this space!
What you can expect from me:
I am a reliable, professional, relaxed, and courteous person: My 200 plus references confirm models, studios and MUA will receive patience, kindness, and mutual respect. I am both creative and highly organised, so value good pre-shoot communications are key due to suffering brain injury it takes time to plan and develop my projects. I do have a great sense of fun which most models value – shoots with me are rarely boring; and I enjoy working with some of my ‘favourites’ on a ‘regular’ basis.
I am happy to have pre shoot meets to discuss plans and ideas. I always welcome any new crazy or unusual ideas. I never expect a model to work for nothing, I am happy to pay reasonable fees, travel cost contributions and will always give a selection of images as a bonus if requested.
I’m more than happy to assist anyone who wishes to start a Portfolio / update their Portfolio or to discuss any interesting ideas that they would like to try.
I am very pro active about having the model input to the concept including lighting suggestions etc as every day's a school day and non of us know it all.
Note: With my 2024 projects being more involved and involving more people such as body painters, MUA’s and stylists I will be running shoot plans for these which will contain all the information about the shoot plus links to examples and suggested pose ideas etc and who is doing what plus any time dependent activities. This will be shared with all parties, so everyone is clear on all aspects. I am happy to fully explain the process if your not sure.
What I expect from you:
Professionalism and mutual respect, I simply expect others to treat me as they would like to be treated themselves. I always use the diary invite function on PP and Shoot Plan function and expect others to reply promptly and follow up promptly within a reasonable time. I rely upon good prompt pre shoot communications to ensure I have time to process information and plan the structure and flow of the shoot, I am now not able to plan on the spot and shoot from the hip so to speak due to the impact or brain injury.
Note: if timely responses are not made then please expect shoot invites to be deferred to a later date or even cancelled if responses are very poor. It’s better to pause and plan properly than rush ahead with poor planning and waste all parties time and not get the desired results.
Where am I based:
My own creative space is the “Monkey Sanctuary”, which is located in central Darwen, only a short walk from the train station. I am also a Resident photographer at the exciting ever evolving "Shapeshifter Studio UK" located in Warrington, again only a short trip from both the centrally located train stations. I split my time between both studios depending what the particular project is. I am also more than happy to also work on location concepts and ideas but have some limitations due to mobility challenges.
Please feel free to contact me.
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught in that moment is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
Recent Publications:
PMM_Monochrome 119/2023
PMM_ Top 30 18+ 123/2023
PMM_ Green Edition 128/2023
PMM_ Yellow Vibes Mini Edition 130/2023
IMM_Back Cover Model Monochrome 6/2023
IMM_Front Cover Studio Portraits 8/2023 plus 1 model
PMM_Studio Shoot Mini Edition 141/2023
PMM_Females Edition 143/202
PMM_Costume & Cosplay 147/2023
Back Cover Model + 1 model PMM_Monochrome Mini Edition 151/2023
PMM_White Vibes Mini Edition 153/2023
PMM_Female Edition 155/2023
IMM_Top 30 9/2023 x 3 models
IMM_Monochrome 10/2023
PMM_Blue Vibes Mini Edition 158/2023
Back Cover model PMM_Yellow Vibes 1612023
PMM_Green Vibes Mini Edition 164/2023 X 2 models
PMM_Orange Vibes 174/2023
IMM_White & Black 112023 x 4 models
IMM_Female Edition 12/2023 x 5 models
PMM_Monochrome 178/2023
PMM_Red Vibes Mini Edition 181/2023
PMM_Top 30 188/2023 x 4 models
PMM_Tattooed Mini Edition 189/2023 x 3 models
IMM_Lingerie Edition 13/2023 Back Cover Model plus 4 models
PMM_Monochrome 114/2023
PMM_Female Edition 203/2023
PMM_Pregnancy 214/2023
PMM_Studio Shoots 216/2023 x 3 models
PPPM_White Vibes 224/2023
PPPM_Female Edition 223/2023
PPPM_Monochrome 226/2023 x 2 models
PPPM_Studio Shoots 233/2023
PPPM_Lingerie 236/2023. X 4 models
PPPM_Top 30 over 18 238/2023
PPPM_Yellow Vibes 245/2023
PPPM_Female 254/2023
PPPM_Motherhood 257/2023
PPPM_Pink Vibes 258/202
PPPM_Studio Shoots 266/2023 x 3 models
PPPM_Monochrome 265/2023 B Cover Model plus 4 models
PPPM_White Vibes 268/2023 x 2 models
PPPM_Red Vibes 271/2023 x 2 models
PMM_Blue Vibes 278/2023 B Cover Model plus 3 models
PPPM_Black Vibes 277/2023 X 2 models
PPPM_Pregnancy 279/2023
PPPM_Green Vibes 283/2023
PPPM_Females 282/2023 B Cover Model plus 6 models
PPPM_White Vibes 295/2023
PPPM_Black Vibes 299/2023
PPPM_Top 30 18+ 301/2023 x 2 models
PPPM_Monochrome 302/2023 Front Cover Model plus x 3 models
PPPM_Red Vibes 303/2023
PPPM_Females 319/2023 X 2 models
PPPM_Monochrome 322.2023 X 4 models
PPPM_ White Vibes 321/2023
PPPM_Females 326/2023
PPPM_Monochrome 332/2023 X 6 models
PPPM_Black Vibes 336/2023 X 2 models
PPPM_Red Vibes 335/2023 Front Cover Model plus 4 X Models
PPPM_Studio Portraits 337/2023 X 2 Models
PPPM_Top 30 18+ 3462023 2 Models
PPPM_Studio Portraits 349/2023 X 2 Models
PPPM_Tattooed 348/2023 Back cover Model Double featured
PPPM_White Vibes 357/2023
PPPM_Monochrome 358/2023 Front Cover Model plus 4 X Models
PPPM_Models and Animals 359/2023 Back Cover Model
PPPM_Denim Vibes 360/2023 X 10 Models
PPPM_Red Vibes 365/2023 X 2 Models
PPPM_Females 367/2023 X 5 Models
PPPM_Boudoirs 3642023 Front Cover Model plus X 6 models
PPPM_Studio Portraits 372/2023 Inside Cover Model plus X 2 models
PPPM_Female 378/2023 Back Cover Model plus X 5 models
PPPM_Monochrome 379/2023 Front Cover Model plus X 5 models
PPPM_Black Vibes 382/2023 Front Cover Model
PPPM_Street Style 383/2023
PPPM_White Vibes 385/2023 X 2 models
PPPM_Red Vibes 386/2023
PPPM_Monochrome 387/2023
PPPM_Pink Vibes 289/2023
PPPM_Green Vibes 390/2023 Inside Cover Model plus X 2 models
PPPM_Studio Portraits 306/2023 x 3 models
PPPM_Red Vibes 406/2023 X 2 models
PPPM_Black Vibes 408/2023
PPPM_Monochrome 410/2023 Front Cover Model plus X 1 model
PPPM_Red Vibes 414/2023
PPPM_White and Gold 415/2023
PPPM_Studio Shoots 2/2024 Back Cover Model plus X 3 models
PPPM_Green Vibes 4/2024
PPPM_monochrome 3/2024 Cover Model plus X 3 models
PPPM_Lingerie 5/2024 Front Cover Model plus X 6 models
PPPM_Female 7/2024
PPPM_Fine Art 9/2024
PPPM_Red Vibes 14/2024 x 2 models
PPPM_Female 15/2024PPPM_Female 15/2024 Front Cover Model plus X 2 models
PPPM_Red Vibes 29/2024 X 2 models
PPPM_Females 31/2024 X 2 models
PPPM_Tattooed 32/2024 X 6 models
PPPM_Monochrome 35/2024 B Cover Model plus X 3 models
PPPM_Studio Shoots 39/2024 X 2 models
PPPM_Blue Vibes 40/2024 X 2 models
PPPM_Red Vibes 43/2024
PPPM_Females 42/2024 X 2 models
PPPM_Green Vibes 44/2024
PPPM_Studio Shoot 47/2024 X 2 models
PPPM_Black Vibes 51/2024
PPPM_Monochrome 54/2024 x 3 models
PPPM_Females 56/2024 Front Cover Model
PPPM_Red Vibes 60/2024
PPPM_Studio Shoot 61/2024
PPPM_Females 63/2024
PPPM_Lingerie 67/2024 X 4 models
PPPM_Pregnancy 68/2024
Final Issue PPPM_Denim Vibes 70/2024 Front Cover Model plus X7 models
Albums
References
Cheeky Monkey1 has 225 references; 225 recommended, 0 not recommended, 0 late cancellations, and 0 no-shows.