For the longest time, I thought I was put on this earth to sing. Now, I think there is a different plan in store for me. Photography. I'm a single mother who has said goodbye to the corporate office world and I live my life as a freelance artist. I've spent most of my life in finance as some sort of an office punk or as a caregiver for mentally disabled adults, meanwhile being a singer and a mother with a love for painting, drawing and cooking. I picked up a cheap digital camera a couple of years ago and accidentally discovered my gift. I had spent a lot of time counting numbers when I wanted to sing. I spent a lot of time singing backup when I wanted to be the lead. I can talk a lot and make people laugh but I can never get the words on paper. I could move mountains with my passion but could never express it with my own melody. Then one day, the camera became my instrument, my canvas. The lens was my microphone, my brush. The photo is my melody, my painting. This isn't just taking pictures. This is my art. This is what I wanted to be, I just never knew. It was only recently that I was able to afford a quality camera and in turn, decided to run fast from the corporate world and delve into the professional side of photography. I realize that life is much sweeter when you get paid to do something you truly enjoy. Besides, I'm a better person because of it. Please... support a starving artist! I have a creative and abstract view of the world with an eye for flavor. I love portraiture, live performance and experimenting with different lighting. I'm self taught and learn as I go. I like shooting both on location and in studio just as long as some thought has been put to the location. My technique is very simple. I like to use life's subtleties to capture photographs. Sometimes I use natural lighting, sometimes flash, a reflector, sometimes a bright bulb. It's nothing special or flashy. Just let my work speak for itself. I am available for hire for just about any photographing needs. Please contact me for a job quote here. What's new? • I have plans of furthering my graphic art and web design skills in the Winter of 2007. I'm choosing to attend a community college instead of The Art Institute based on my family needs. • Please see my current casting calls on Model Mayem. • If you are an agency seeking test shoots, please inquire for options and terms. • I am no longer doing TFP/CD shoots unless the project is something that will contribute to my portfolio. Meaning, a great idea, great model, great wardrobe and great setting... something to set it off! If you have something in mind, please give me a shout! • This website has been updated as of March 2008. New rates and terms apply. Please have a read! My Equipment Nikon D100 and I LOVE IT! Yes, RAW format is available! Lenses Nikkor Micro 105mm Nikkor 70-200mm Nikkor 17-55mm Nikkor 24-120mm And... My trusty Kodak Easyshare P880 with 24-140mm wide angle lens. On Location: I use a continuous lighting source. In studio varies. |
I retain and reserve the rights to my artwork. Professional graphic artists may alter my artwork with permission or purchase of copyright of choice. Often, I display my work in my portfolio and may use for advertising needs. Every now and then, I sell a print or two. Clients must sign a model release to shoot. If you would like to purchase copyrights, please see the information listed below.
Full Exclusive Ownership $2000
Multiple Use $600
Shared $300
Single Use $150
General Copyright Terms
Exclusive Ownership Release I do not retain rights to use the images I have produced for my client. ALL rights & ownership are transferred to the client indefinitely.
Multiple Use Copyright Release I retain rights to the images as well as the ownership of original artwork, but the client may use selected images and may alter images with professional graphic design for 3 years.
Shared Copyright I retain the rights to the images as well as the ownership of the original artwork, but the client may use selected images and may alter images with professional graphic design for 3 years. Photo credit must be given where media is concerned such as magazine or album print and internet display.
Single Use Copyright Release - the client will pay for each use/publication, I retain all other rights.
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If you would like to purchase a print, please email me.