Posted By: Fishing Photographer
Interested in Doing Photography of Women and Others Fishing (and/or Editing Services) - 07/06/15 10:37 PM
Between not knowing what category to post something similar on Craigslist and the fact that dealing with people on CL kind of creeps me out anyway, I managed to find my way here (and it may not even be in the right category here, but it looked like the most logical option).
The Basics:
Yes, I could command and receive a substantial rate for my photography and photo editing work. However, it's something that I enjoy doing and once I begin accepting payment to do it, then it becomes a job - and I already have one of those. I'm not interested in killing my own joy.
I am offering two different free services: Photography and Editing combined, and Stand-Alone Editing. Also, since it's what I do professionally, if you're interested in video / cinematography work, then that will have to be something discussed separately.
I live in the Houston area, but would also likely be agreeable to travel around the southeast Texas area to shoot, including Galveston, Kemah, etc. Stand-alone Editing (detailed below), however, can be done from anywhere, of course.
I'm not going to lie; I'm not much of a fisherman. I doubt I could even take one off the hook...
Photography Services:
However, I do happen to think photography of women fishing is among the coolest things ever. So, I'd like to offer high-quality photography services for such.
Since I assume a couple or family would likely be involved, I'm obviously more than happy to provide the same photography for the husband, boyfriend, friend, family, etc. because it's all about everyone having fun. Of course, the parties involved can have the photos for their own personal use and enjoyment. All necessary editing (see below) will also be performed to ensure the highest quality possible.
No release forms will be necessary from you, but if I ever decide I want to build a photography portfolio (for whatever reason, but 99.9% unlikely), I guess some of them might go in there. Otherwise, the photos will not be used for anything aside from my own personal portfolio and the fact that I think it's awesome and would like to develop a new-found hobby. Unless the photos are to be used (by you) for profit, I will never ask a fee for such services.
Note: As with all things in this forum, everything is expected to be family friendly. This means nothing weird or crazy from either side - apart from not being much of a fishing enthusiast, I'm an otherwise normal guy. I'm just very much interested in developing a hobby involving photography of women fishing, and instead of someone standing there offering to sell you a crappy Polaroid for five or ten bucks, you would get extremely high quality photographs to enjoy forever.
As you might expect, I have my own top notch photography equipment.
Editing Services:
In lieu of actually going and being there physically, I would also like to offer highly-detailed and intensive editing for any and all preexisting photos of women anglers. If you've actually spoken to me and weren't a jerk for no reason, then I'll probably do your other photos for free, too.
I have attached a few samples below, and I believe my photo editing skills will speak for themselves. All photos must be original and not derived from a third-party.
Disclaimer: None of the three photos below are mine (simply found on the internet), but the editing is all me of course. Just to clarify, the original is on the left and the edited version is on the right.
In Closing:
I don't claim to be, nor do I want to be a professional photographer (and my day job is mostly unrelated), but I do know a lot about it, obviously. I just happen to legitimately (and with absolutely no ulterior motive) think photography of women fishing is as cool as can be, and I'd be very interested in developing it as a part-time hobby that's just as much fun for me as the actual fishing is to fishing enthusiasts.
Please feel free to send me a private message to discuss any details. If I don't already have plans (or another booking), I'm sure to be your Huckleberry.
Editing Samples: