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Motorcycles and Classes

This past week has been loaded up with photography classes here in Phoenix.  There were several introduction classes, a fine art nudes workshop and some private lessons.   Next week is just as busy with more intro classes and another fine art nude workshop.

In between I had a chance to shoot some motorcycles featuring some cool new lighting.

Motorcycle lights phoenix
Motorcycle

Keeping Busy

Valentines Day had my swamped with boudoir photo shoots. I know there were a lot of very happy guys.

In between there were quite a few maternity photos done too. I wonder if any were a result of a boudoir photo shoot gift.

Lots of headshots, I even found some of my work on IMDB, which is always fun.

I did a news story on being a Google Trusted Photographer which can be seen on ABC 15 here in Phoenix. If you want to learn more, visit my Google Trusted Photographer Phoenix website.

I taught a lot of photography classes this month too! It’s been great to be so busy.


Last minute updates

My photography workshops and classes are becoming very popular.   I have been teaching at least one class a week and have had private lessons in between.

The holiday season is a prime season for boudoir photography, which is why I have been lacking in my blog updates.  Lots of men will be getting a very special present this year.

Sexy photos make a great gift
Sexy Holiday Photos

 

I also shot a lot of maternity and newborn photographer sessions.  Some amazing new families came in for their shoots with some of the cutest newborn babies.

Cute baby photographer in B&W
Cute baby in B&W

And of course the rest of my time was filled with holiday portraits.

Have a safe and fun holiday season!

 

 


Another busy week.

This weekend’s introduction to photography class sold out early.  There is still some room in the introduction to studio lighting.  I also added two more introduction to photography class later in the month.

I shot some fun couples maternity photos this week.   I love to shoot couples as part of a maternity photography session.  It is great to show the love for a new baby.

Couples Maternity
Couples Maternity

Boudoir photos kept me so very busy this week.  Lots of amazing women came to the studio for the photo shoots.  Everyone wanted to remain private so I can’t show you any photos this time.

My favorite shoot was for Flashes of Hope at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.   A great cause that I love to volunteer for whenever I can.

Flashes of Hope
Flashes of Hope

Please visit their website to learn more.

 

 

 


Teaching and Shooting

The past 2 weeks have kept me so busy that I didn’t get a chance to post until now.

I’ve been doing a lot of teaching.  Introduction to photography, Boudoir photography workshop, Introduction to Photoshop and lots of private lessons.  To see what I am teaching next check out Orcatek Photography Workshops in Phoenix.

In between teaching I’ve had a lot of fun shooting.  One of my favorites was a maternity pin-up photography session.  As you can see, we had a lot of fun.

Maternity Pin-up
Maternity Pin-up

This week ahead is also swamped, which is good.  Love it when I am busy.

So go ahead and book your class or photo session.  Let’s keep this trend going.

 


Models Everywhere

This week was full of models coming in for portfolio updates.  Some were experienced and some were just beginners.

Model Zedcard
Modeling

In between I managed to shoot a few headshots for a couple of executives.

Over the weekend I taught my Introduction to Photography class.  It was a huge success and I got several emails from students telling how I had helped them.


Fun week

So many things happened this week it was great.  I did a shoot for the feature story in Automotive News.  Can’t wait to get a copy.  I love automotive photography.

Corvette ZR1
Corvette ZR1

Taught several photography workshops this past weekend.  Both fine art nudes and pin-up photography.  Everyone had a great time.  This week I will be teaching an introduction to photography class for DSLR’s.   Click the workshop link to learn more about it.

A few boudoir photography clients came in for their photo shoots.  More lucky guys out there will be getting some great gifts.

And a few more maternity and newborn photography clients came in for their shoots.  You never know when the newborns shoots are going to happen, so it’s always a pleasant surprise.

I have a large charity pin-up shoot scheduled for next weekend.   It’s going to be a blast.

 

 


Photography Workshops

My new website dedicated to my photography workshops is up and ready for viewing.  Here you can read about the various workshops, check the schedule and register.

Of course my ever popular introduction to photography class will always be available.  Along with advanced topics such as studio lighting, boudoir, maternity, fine art nudes and automotive.   So check out, share it with your friends and maybe even take a class yourself.

So go ahead and click the link – Orcatek Photography Workshops


Almost May!

Time is flying by and so many great shoots are happening.  I had some fun shooting some pin-up photographs and this was one of my favorites from the shoot.

Alex Hayes Pin-up bewitched
Pin-up ala Bewitched

Then I had some fun shooting some maternity photos in B&W.  I really enjoy working with the light to create these images.

Looking towards the future in this B&W pregnancy photo
Maternity in B&W

 

 

My On May 7th I will be teaching my Introduction to Photography class.  Email for a special price on this class.  It comes just in time to learn how to take some great photos this summer.

 


April Showers

That storm this weekend was needed, we always need rain, but it sure did get cold.  We all survived and it will be way too hot before too long.  This week was filled with boudoir photography, maternity photo sessions and photography classes.

I will be conducting more class this Saturday, April 16.   These are the introduction to photography classes at a special price of just $29.  Still time to register by email at [email protected].

I entered the Professional Photographers magazine cover contest.  You can VOTE HERE.

PPA Cover Submission
PPA Cover Submission

I will be conducting some photography workshops this summer, so if you are interested just send an e-mail to [email protected] and I will keep you posted.