Expertise I can help with information on both film and digital photography, in studio and outdoor lighting for portraits, posing information for people photography, digital workflow, specifics in wedding photography, model development, and small business development.
Experience I have been a portrait photographer since 2000, with over 6000 sittings photographed. I worked in high volume glamour and family photography as well as run a successful wedding photography business. I have a deep working knowledge of lighting and posing based on my volume work, and on the model development side of my business.
Organizations Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
Chattanooga Professional Photographers Guild (CPPG)
International Consortium of Professional Wedding Photographers (DWFPRO)
Boudoir Photographers Network (BPN)
Model Scout (Flair Models, Nashville TN)
Education/Credentials Self taught, with Mentors for photography skill and Business development. Over 19 years of photography experience. I own and operate a successful wedding and portrait business in Cleveland Tennessee.
Past/Present Clients Clentn list is available on My website, www.billmccord.com.
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