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1) What are my rates? I paint with light as an artistic outlet, not to make money. This isn't a job for me, so I don't pay for shoots or expect to be paid (unless I'm asked for shots that I don't feel will benefit my collection, then I'll ask for compensation for my time.

2) When will you get your images? As I don't do this full time, I don't always have time to work on it. I do have a family and a full time job :-) I fulfill all promises as life allows and as inspiration flows.

3) Do I require nudes? No. But if you're dead set against any kind of nudity, I'm probably not the photographer for you. I'm of the opinion that if you get offended by a photographer's direction to make a sexier image, then go to Glamour Shots or a senior portrait photographer. If I see the opportunity for a better image, I'll ask. If you don't feel comfortable with it, no problem, I can hide my disappointment at losing a good shot.

4) Yes, I probably would love to work with you; if I sent you a friend request on Myspace that's probably why :-) I don't have a studio, though, so we'll have to figure out a location.

5) Will I pay you to model? Not likely. I do MUCH more than just push a shutter-button and burn a CD. I spend hours on the images after the shoot is long done, and the time I spend is as valuable as yours and I invest a lot more time than you do.

6) I now require a release to be signed before any shooting is done. You can download/preview/print it off from this link.

7) Please also read the READ THIS FIRST and Tips for a Photo-shoot blogs entries if you're considering a shoot.

If you have any questions, you may contact me on many instant messenger clients with "natethemagi" (i.e., Yahoo or AIM users may add natethemagi as a chat friend.)
Or simply send me an email: nate(at)astonishment.org