Model Comments
I use non-professional models who I recruit personally or who are recommended by friends and young women who have modeled for me. Some have had limited modeling experience. Most have never modeled before.
The desired outcomes of my photo shoots are:
- For me, to achieve a limited number of images suitable to be called “fine art”.
- For you, to enjoy a favorable and personally satisfying experience that you will like to repeat.
Model comments after our first shoot –
Model LLM said “Working with Jackson was an enjoyable and professional experience and I love the photos he has shared from our shoots together. He was always prepared, knowledgeable about the area, friendly, and made sure I was safe and comfortable in the spaces where we were working together. I would happily continue working with Jackson if I was still living locally.”
Model AP said “Jackson is a pleasure to work with. He was very accommodating with my concerns around meeting up, and location. The shoot went well and being in nature as opposed to a studio of some sort was a breath of fresh air. Very professional, and I highly recommend shooting with him if given the opportunity.”
Model MBN said, “you have been the most professional and friendly person that I have worked for.”
Model ML said, “I did not expect to have so much fun. And the rock formations were amazing. On future shoots, I look forward to seeing other locations in New Mexico you know about.”
Model SD said, “my photo shoot was such a fun adventure. You were incredibly professional throughout the entirety of the project. And, you offered the perfect balance between specific instruction and improvisation. I enjoyed the healthy picnic lunch and I got to see part of New Mexico that otherwise I wouldn’t have explored. I look forward to future projects we will collaborate on and will highly recommend you to my friends as someone to work with!” Post Script: “Your photos look beautiful.”
Model AM said, after hollyhock shoot, “I can honestly say, I think I’ll never look at a hollyhock the same again. I very much appreciate all the time you’ve spent revising, polishing and perfecting the pics. You’re really a gifted and imaginative photographer. I think the images look amazingly dreamy and ethereal.”
Model AM said, after outdoor shoot, “I had a great deal of apprehension about posing nude. Somehow, you managed to push me out of my comfort zone by explaining your creative vision. And you were open to collaboration and listening to my ideas – you made me feel comfortable and free by creating an environment of trust and respect. You have such a warm spirit and are easy to get along with. Your encouragement and positivity kept me motivated!”
Model SP said, “I had a great experience working with you. You made me feel very comfortable and were extremely open and receptive to collaboration and feedback. The photographs turned out beautifully and I am looking forward to working with you again.” Later, she added “Looking through to select these photos I want prints of, I was stunned again by the work you did. It was real tricky to choose!”
Model CE said, “As you know, I took a friend along for moral support for our first two shoots. You made us both feel so comfortable it was amazing. And, the third shoot with only the two of us was no different. I think I look great in “our” photos. I really enjoy our professional relationship – and the picnic lunches.”
Model AS said, “Jackson is kind, honest, and down to earth, and was very conscientious of my safety. I felt very comfortable and had a wonderful time shooting with him. I would definitely work with him again.”
Model JKK said: “Working with Jackson was a great experience. He is very kind and respectful towards me while we worked together and helped me get out of my comfort zone! His work is professional, creative, and collaborative. I definitely want to work with him again.”
Comments by professional photographers after viewing web site images –
JL said, “Hi, viewed your work, real fine and interesting images and project ideas.”
DB said, “I just looked through your projects in your website, and you do wonderful work.”
SLR (believe it or not) said, “I just looked at your website. Whoa! I think your most successful images clearly are of people. Next time we meet we can talk specifics. I like your statement that goes with each set of images. Important.”