SJMPhoto

Hello.

I have plenty of ideas but unfortunately no-one to practice with and need the experience to expand this aspect of my photography. My port is very limited and a bit 'naff' to be honest. I otherwise work in landscape and wildlife photography.

I usually use natural light, outdoors and prefer to take natural, spontaneous images working with 35mm digital and large format. In addition I have an interest in minimalism and prefer to work in black-and-white. When it comes to portrait or 'people' photography I attempt to capture the essence or spirit of the person rather than the physical aspect (although the latter often helps in many cases). Part of this may occasionally involve artistic nude photography so the model (invariably female because I find them easier, more comfortable to photograph nude) will need to be comfortable with this aspect as well as with the photographer. However, sensuality, the purpose of such photography, can be captured equally well or better when the model is fully clothed.

I have also developed an interest in darker, melancholic imagery and would like to combine that with natural surroundings. This aspect is rarely dealt with in photography so if this appeals to you and you'd like to experiment then do get in touch.

At present, I do not make any money out of portraits but am willing to provide all photographs produced to the model for their portfolio (TFCD).

If you're interested in working on a few projects with me, please do say hello to discuss.

I move between Dorset, England and Poitou-Charentes, France and I'm able to work elsewhere in Europe depending on personal plans.

PS. Although I am learning, my French is still poor (tres desole) so if your English is okay or better then that would be good :-)