Gemini, First Sitting, June 2008

I believe that all photographers owe a debt to all the more experienced & skilled models & photographers who shared their time & knowledge with the photographer as the photographer was learning their craft. I am no exception. I also believe that the best way to pay back that debt is to share your experience & skill with other less experienced people.
On the other hand, I am often asked this question from beginner models: Will you photograph me? It's often frustrating for me, because more often than not, the appropriate answer is "no" -- the model is not always local, or she's unsuitable, or she has unrealistic expectations, or her timing is off, or (frankly) she just doesn't appeal to me.

Gemini was an exception -- she was eager, enthusiastic, and sweet, and she caught me at a good time. We get together for her first photographic session.

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