So that was an awesome compliment today!
So back story is I have alot of experience behind a camera. however No formal training. So I decided this semester to take a photography class as an elective. I do enjoy model photography because it adds a whole new depth set of challenges to taking a picture. But I got my start with wildlife/nature photography so that is my niche.
well our first project was due today it was all about composition. and after wading through the entire classes photos critiquing and praising them the teacher gets to mine. and blurts out "wow are you a professional? these pictures are amazing. what camera and lens did you use?"

here is the shots I turned in. (they are all thumbnails so if you want to see the larger image just click on one)

Just moved Back down to Tucson AZ. its been a hectic past few months. I moved away from dozens of the best friends I have ever had. a great town and less than an hour away from snowboarding in the winter, and some of the best car shows, camping ,and offroading galore in the summer.

But you gotta do what you gotta do. I am now going back to school to get my medical degree. this semester im taking some core classes, a photography class and my anatomy and physiology course. so that's always fun.

Allrighty. so I recently learned after breaking up with my girlfriend. You cant be depressed when surrounded by gorgeous models.. I love my work! beautiful interesting people asking me to take their pictures. creating art, having a fun time in new places... what is there to complain about???

Anyway. I now have three photo-shoots down. I know the results aren't that great. but hey, i think im getting better very quickly especially how different this is from wildlife/nature maybe someday ill be good enough to shoot for something like this site. who knows!

well here is a few pictures that ive been taking.

WOOHOO! I finally have some models lined up to do shoots with. no suicidegirls stuff yet, still waiting and hoping someone requests me to do a shoot for this site. But at least it will fill in my portfolio. I started off by posting around that I was a free photographer And I will shoot a session for free provided I get to use the photos in my portfolio and so far I've gotten quite a few replies. 1 couples shoot, one family shoot plus a 1on1 with the same person. and 3 great local models!
I'm so exited to finally start taking off!

woke up hating the world this morning. I haven't been this cross in i dont know how long.
this is weird because im not the kinda guy that really gets upset from dreams, usually i take control and im good and wake up no worse for the wear...

well last night i had a dream about an ex girlfriend. possibly the only one i ACTUALLY was in love with... and the weird thing... we haven't dated in almost 10 years. and i haven't heard from her in about 4 years. so i haven't thought about her..
but in my dream i ran into her and it was as real as the first day i met her. i couldn't take control of the dream or subconsciously didn't want to. and woke up felling downright miserable and hating everyone including myself

and yeah its kinda lost love sappy retarded feelings. but this was the first love, and when i went in the army she was telling me she would wait for me.and she loved me 3 months later she was married to another guy... so i guess shes also kinda my personal judas in a matter of speaking. one of the big reasons i am so jaded now days. and its also made me realize why ive been single the past 3 years.I just cant find a quality girl. and its making me want to go all hermit again, major purge my facebook etc.

god i feel like shit

So, Just broke up... this is starting to wear thin, I go out of my way to be the respectful, old fashioned gentleman. every time and i end up the one to loose out. when my friends who act like complete dicks to girls, land these amazing women.

I just start going out with this girl, and i have my reservations, but because i realize ive been too picky in the past few years, i dont let them bother me, and i actually start really liking this girl. well last night i take her to the movies, spur of the moment she was free and wanted to do something. and we have a great time and i can tell she is too. and she tells me how she had a great time. and she really wants to progress this relationship, and im the first guy shes gone out with that isnt a ass.

well about 30 min ago i come to find a text on my phone. "hey i dont want to talk anymore i got too much problems in my life right now sorry"

i mean seriously WTF.

So i go single for 3 years because of the issues, and i have girls liking me and wanting to date me left and right. and when i finally got to the point in my life that im tired of being single again. I cant find a single quality woman.

well ive been enjoying being out of the military to an extent. spent the last month visiting california, mexico, and arizona snowboarding in north az and here in colorado. and generally just spending time with friends and family.
VA still hasnt figured out my claim for disability yet. but its looking around 70%,
Otherwise, now that im back in colorado, i get to tear apart my jeep and start working on the engine. built AMC 360 V8 FTW all the parts are here. I got home to 4 boxes from summit racing sitting on my bed and floor

Well I am now a Disabled Veteran.
I am officially out of the army as of this week, with a estimated disability rating between 70-100%
I just find it slightly interesting that i join on my own free will, Go to a hotspot in iraq, get blown up and shot at numerous times. finally taking an ied blast that leaves me with a messed up knee. a few neurological issues and a loss of hearing, and because this influences my ability (so they say) to serve, its best to sweep us under the carpet and push us into the civilian world.
Granted its not all that bad, Yes I lost the only thing ive known for the past few years, but between disability + what money i bring in im going to be comfortable. I no longer have to deal with NCO's that should never have gotten their stripes, and slicksleeve upper enlisted that have no idea what its like to prep a unit for combat. And I can finally pursue my medical degree.
Oh btw, now i can also finally get the piercings and tattoos that i want!

long week, I have been working on getting out of the army. while its bittersweet getting out of what has been my home/family/job and really entire life for the past few years, it will be nice to actually be-able to try and go back to school to get my degree in medicine.
maybe now that i have some time off i can work on my photography portfolio, work on my car, and finally get the tattoo's/piercings that ive wanted but never found the time for or ability to get approved in the military.

well just got on and around to making myself a profile on here. I've loved suicidegirls since i first heard about it years ago, and recently fell back in-love with the whole lifestyle, art, and photography that you only find here so i decided i finally needed to purchase myself an account