Self taught

I'm a hands on kinda guy when it comes to most things, especially my art. I picked up a camera one day and I took a picture. Because I have a thing for photographing people the challenge comes when I meet someone and tell them what it is I do. Most women that I meet the minute I say I'd like to photograph them they immediately think nude. Why is that? Do women just assume that's all a man has on his mind? Some guys think the same way, but I've learned techniques from many photographers. I read a lot on various things and of course psychology is the number one interest. Knowing how the mind works you can pretty much get whatever you want if you have the time and patience. I've always been a patient man and when it comes to my art, it's better to do it right or don't do it at all. If I meet someone that I find very interesting and I know I want them to be a part of my life, then creating art can take its time. If I feel they won't be around long, then I have to lay the ground work quickly. So from the meeting to the actual photo shoot is all part of my art. Once work is complete its getting the person to like what I have done. Most people always say they don't photograph well or they don't like the way they look. I've only met one person I was not able to photograph the way I felt could do justice. I did get some good pictures, but nothing great. I've been happy with all of my other work. I'm constantly trying different things and though I try not to get influenced by other photographers, sometimes its hard not to do. I'm constantly looking at photography magazines and fashion magazines and the ideas go to flowing or I see something similar to what I have done or an idea I had in my head. Lately I've been copying my own work instead of copying someone else. A few years ago I created a series of photos, based on the see no evil, hear no evil, series. I did it twice with the same model. Now I want to create it again with someone new. I was thinking someone in a suit or maybe a shirt and tie. Put someone in an office setting. I prefer capturing people in a more relaxed setting. It makes the pictures look natural instead of posed. I like watching people and I like a person that has great lines. This way I can create a sketch and then a drawing from the photo. So art can roll over into many mediums from just one photo or vice versa. I'm in the process of clearing the photos off of my computer and then I'll post my photos of clouds I did over the last week. I've always enjoyed looking up at the clouds. I think it has to do with the Charlie Brown comics. Remember they would sit on the baseball mound looking up at the sky describing what they see. I just let my imagination go wild. I also want to work on printing my photos and art on canvas and I'm creating a few other things. If you have any photography questions please feel free to drop me a line. Thanks for stopping by, keep an open mind.