Conice - Being awesome is hard work
Photographed by Q. Oliver
Leica M6 TTL + Leica 50mm Summicron + Kodak Tri X

ConicePhotographed by Q. OliverLomo LC-A+ + Kodak Tri X

Conice
Photographed by Q. Oliver
Lomo LC-A+ + Kodak Tri X

Anonymous asked: I've always wanted to get into nude photography. How did you do it? I just find it hard to ask a girl about a nude photoshoot. And then figuring out where too shoot, clothes etc. I just it feel it might be a bit awkward. How was your first shoot?

The first thing you want to do is consider is WHY you want to photograph nude women. Is it just a way to see naked girls or do you find genuine artistic value in the human form? What inspires you? Why not landscape or architecture or wedding photography? Once you’ve answered those questions for yourself and you make sure that what you’re doing is genuine and that you’re not just a creepy guy/girl who went to wal-mart/best buy and bought a cheap DSLR as a way to perv on people, then you move into actually finding models.

I just walk right up to women and ask if they’re interested in working with me. I explain what I do and give them my contact info and that’s that. Two things will help you in your approach- 1: Confidence! If you walk up to someone and you’re stuttering/stammering over your words or you lack the ability to approach a woman all together, then photographing women or people in general is probably not for you. 2: Again, you have to be genuine. If you have a real desire to create art and you’re not a creep, people will pick up on that!

Easiest way to find a model to practice with is to ask your girlfriend or a close friend who you’re comfortable with. People often forget that in order to make a good nude photograph both the model AND the photographer must be comfortable with each other. If you feel it might be awkward, nude photography likely isn’t for you.

It’s that time again! Sign up for my darkroom/photography class at the Camera Doctor in Decatur! 5 weeks of good old fashioned black n white fun ^_^

It’s that time again! Sign up for my darkroom/photography class at the Camera Doctor in Decatur! 5 weeks of good old fashioned black n white fun ^_^

@littlegypsy94 & my love, @persephoneluna are awesomeness.

@littlegypsy94 & my love, @persephoneluna are awesomeness.

Redscale film fun!

Redscale film fun!

The Shelbs
Photographed by Q. Oliver
Lomo LC-A+ + Lomography Color 400 

Made these photos of Heather on a Sunday but I’m posting them cause it’s Tuesday ;-)

Photographed by Q. Oliver
Nikon F100 + Nikon 50mm f/1.8D + Ilford HP5+

SashaPhotographed by Q. OliverRolleiflex SL66 + Carl Zeiss 80mm Planar f/2.8 + Ilford Pan F+

Sasha
Photographed by Q. Oliver
Rolleiflex SL66 + Carl Zeiss 80mm Planar f/2.8 + Ilford Pan F+

I’ve acquired a new Hassy! ^_^ can’t wait to try the new lenses out!

I’ve acquired a new Hassy! ^_^ can’t wait to try the new lenses out!

Spring is for pools pt.2 
Photographed by Q. Oliver
Photo 1: Lomo LC-A+ + Fuji Provia 100
Photo 2: Olympus OM-1 + Olympus F.Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 + Fuji Acros 100

Morgan Photographed by Q. OliverLeica M6 TTL + Leica 50mm Summicron + Fuji Neopan Acros 100

Morgan
Photographed by Q. Oliver
Leica M6 TTL + Leica 50mm Summicron + Fuji Neopan Acros 100

SashaPhotographed by Q. OliverRolleiflex SL66 + Carl Zeiss 80mm Planar f/2.8 + Ilford Pan F+

Sasha
Photographed by Q. Oliver
Rolleiflex SL66 + Carl Zeiss 80mm Planar f/2.8 + Ilford Pan F+

Spring is for pools pt. 1 (First photographs with my “new” Olympus OM-1 ^_^)Photographed by Q. OliverOlympus OM-1 + Olympus F.Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 + Fuji Acros 100

Spring is for pools pt. 1 (First photographs with my “new” Olympus OM-1 ^_^)
Photographed by Q. Oliver
Olympus OM-1 + Olympus F.Zuiko 50mm f/1.8 + Fuji Acros 100

Rebekah The Cow Whisperer ^_^Photographed by Q. OliverNikon F100 + Nikon 50mm f/1.8D + Rollei/Agfa Infrared 400 

Rebekah The Cow Whisperer ^_^
Photographed by Q. Oliver
Nikon F100 + Nikon 50mm f/1.8D + Rollei/Agfa Infrared 400