Brian
Mackey is a semi-professional photographer
in Bordentown, NJ.
A couple of years ago, I decided to return to my true passion in life, the
art of photographing people. I began my photographic journey in the late '70s
with a 4x5 view camera and a wooden tripod. I worked only in B&W, and
only photographed women. It was, and is, a wonderful approach to photography.
It requires that you have total control over your results. The drawbacks are
the weight, slow speed and expense of the equipment required. Flash-forward
to the year 2001. As I was trying to figure out a way to return to photography
without the expense and space required for a darkroom, 5 mega-pixel digital
cameras hit the market. This new technology sounded like just the ticket with
one catch, Color images! what did I know about color images? As Photoshop
became my new darkroom, and after 2 years and 2 camera upgrades, using the
Olympus E-20 series cameras, I am moving closer to where I want to be, due
to the success of the "Free Image Project".
The idea was simple - photograph new and established models at no cost to
them. This arrangement provides me with learning experience, and both myself
and the model with images for our portfolios. The practice of T.F.P., or time
for prints, is getting some bad press lately. This project is different, in
that I'm not offering prints, I am offering shared ownership of all images
from our sessions, ( a release is signed by both of us stating we own them
together ), so I've coined the phrase T.F.I. In the beginning, I didn't have
specific projects I wanted to work on so the free image project was based
on what "you" wanted or needed. I now have a couple of projects
in progress. These projects not required for your free shoot but are open
to you if interested.
Beginning in August the "Free Image Project" will only be open to
the artistic side of photography. Artistic nude and figure work, casual glamour,
personal photojournalism, alternative lifestyle's etc. I will also be working
on two book projects. "2 friends" and "10 weeks" . If
the artistic side of photography is what you like to be a part of, please
feel free to contact me and set up a free session. We will still be offering
startup portfolios for amateur models, In home Portraiture, etc and our regular
fees will apply. Email or call if your interested or you want to know more
about the project.
Please remember that all our work is a joint effort. If you're new to modeling
and not sure what kind of shoot you want to do or how to pose, we will work,
learn and create together. All work is done at my location or yours if your
local. Also keep in mind, I do not know it all either, like you I am learning
as I go. So with that in mind it should be fun and relaxed.
You will receive a CD with all of the days shoot (good and bad) at the end
of the shoot. You will also receive at a later date, the images I tweak in
Photoshop for internet posting or printing. And you will receive 2 8x10 prints
of your choice.
regards,
Brian
609-291-9182
Image links
http://www.pbase.com/mackey
http://www.onemodelplace.com/mackey
Reference links
http://www.fear.net/~syki/
http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=14312
http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=13330
http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=12188
http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=13967
http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=7531
http://www.onemodelplace.com/model_list.cfm?ID=7629
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mackey135/njdigitalservices.htm
http://www3.photosig.com/userphotos.php?id=3459
Dark Beat.
would like to thank Mr. Brian Mackey for
the love; courtesy and professionalism he has extended to us, Brian you are
a rare breed. We can't thank you enough for all you have done for us.
Oba
--- Brian it has been a true pleasure in meeting you. I only hope our friendship
keeps growing and I want you to know it is a privilege to be able to work
with a person such as yourself. God bless and ashe pa ti.
Keno ---
Brian Thank you for making me look so good in your photographs YOU ROCK!
Carmine ---
Brian you are the best photographer in New York City and a great guy too.
Thank U for everything you do for us.
Azael ---
Mr. Mackey, words can not begin to express to you Sir what a privilege it
is to have met you even though we have not yet met in person. I already owe
you so much, THANK YOU for all the help and courtesy you have extended me.
You are as talented as you are a wonderful person. Blessed be.
