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Overview: My primary career was spent as a professional engineer (in the petroleum sector). Photography has been a serious sideline for decades, and my related pursuits have... more
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about Deekay Images

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Overview:
My primary career was spent as a professional engineer (in the petroleum sector). Photography has been a serious sideline for decades, and my related pursuits have generally involved the female form.

Beginnings:
My early work (starting when I managed to buy my first "very used" Nikon FTn body about 2 years after college graduation) soon included being a designated photographer for model portfolio development at a prominent, national modeling agency branch in Denver, Coloado, along with doing fairly regular individual portraiture for professional organizations and local businesses. I also sold a color feature, including cover and centerfold to the Denver magazine, which supplied encouragement for me to switch careers and pursue pro photography.

Inspirations:
Like many who pick up a camera, I was inspired by the glamour work of publications such as (earlier) Playboy (R), impressed / influenced by their idealization of the "glam" female form of the day - particularly innovative photographers like Richard Fegley - and tried to learn related lighting and posing techniques - which was relatively challenging prior to having all the sources currently available. I am undoubtedly still affected by many of those beginning influences, especially the idealization of human/ female form... not by notably altering it in post-processing, but by viewing/capturing it from complimentary positions and typically using lens lengths that lend themselves to this objective. Sometimes an unusual viewpoint, perspective or lens focal length produces notably "interesting" photographs, and there are those who can consistently create true art this way; but, generally speaking, that is not my approach.

Reality - followed the money:
After getting an unexpected/ unsolicited, generous offer and succumbing to it, I accepted an international petroleum engineering consultant assignment and took up residence in SE Asia. Given the remote, generally undeveloped setting, trying to pursue glamour photography was unrealistic; so, I necessarily shifted into what would most closely be categorized as photojournalism. Shooting film was the only option, and getting acceptable processing and development was much more of a challenge (and/or concern) than it had been state-side. But, the experience was useful and increased my appreciation for things that were previously taken for granted. The "when in Rome" adage took on more relevance. The international lifestyle and associated travel opportunities were not difficult to get used to; thus, I spent over 20 years in total living abroad.

Current Pursuits:
Skipping forward, during the past few years I have been largely focused on fine art nudes in scenic outdoor settings. Even in Southern California the outdoors temperature of most locations becomes a bit chilly during winter months, which provides just enough incentive for me to shoot indoors during that period to maintain (or, maybe even improve) my studio/ location lighting skills. And, I try to make myself use only the number of light heads or monolights needed to create the desired lighting for the scene; and, reduce my tendency to over-complicate it... despite liking such complexity.

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  • Just perused through your portfolio: mind blown!

  • Everytime I stop here there are more beautiful images than I could imagine. Astounding work in so many ways. You really can pick a great location to work with an appropriately beautiful model or models. Would love to visit if I ever get the opportunity. Love to throw some great locations I have used too. My time is growing to a close and I can't do all the hiking and climbing I was once capable of. We might even be able to stage a few models together if you're interested. Ping me if so and we'll see what's on the horizon when weather is a little easier to navigate. Keep up the fabulous creations.

    • Hey Philip, Thank you for your most generous comments. This is especially appreciated coming from someone with the high-end photographic abilities that you consistently demonstrate. And, definitely "Yes," I very much like to meet, visit and perhaps do a shoot together, if we can make to specifics work on the who, what, where, etc. I am based in Bakersfield, so most of my shoots involve quite a bit of travel, both in the western US and abroad. Just got back from New Zealand about 2 ago (on event organized by Lucy-T, which was relatively demanding f/ schedule and cold/ windy weather standpoints). I am now plodding my way through the 15k captures I came back with... 🤷‍♂️). Let's keep and touch and make it happen. Best regards, Terence

    • ** 2 weeks ago re NZ trip.

  • Fabulous portfolio!

  • Such a stunning portfolio. Really beautiful work!

  • Such an awesome and inspiring portfolio.

    • I greatly appreciate such positive feedback, especially when it's coming from someone with you exceptional photographic abilities and vast experience. Thanks very much!

  • The quality and diversity of your work is stunning. Thank you for sharing it.

    • Thank you for your kind words! A "lesser strength" of mine is likely my tendency to tire of shooting images that are too similar, so at least some of the diversity aspect hinges around keeping myself interested. 🙏

  • Stunning work!

  • Thank you so much for the kind words. I really enjoy your great talent for portraying the human form in nature. Your images really combine nature and the human element into an outstanding work of art.

  • Thanks for getting back to me your images are outstanding.

  • Thanks for following my work

  • What an outstanding Fine Art Portfolio.

    • Thank you! I am pleased that you took the time to view and comment on it, as that made me look at (and admire) yours... 😊

  • Fantastic work!

    • Thank you very much! Seeing your superb fitness level gives me motivation to use my gym more regularly. 👍😊

  • Really beautiful portfolio!

    • Thanks very much! Getting ready now for a trip to the Moab, Utah area and a multi-model, multi-day shoot... should supply some new posts soon. 🙏

  • See you very soon! Im now in Moab!

    • Very much looking forward to it... and, I'll bring along some decent California wine to aid in our post-shoot image discussions and analyses... as per April's guidance, of course. 😊

  • Hi Deekay, love your portfolio. So many stunning images. Thanks for your kind comments. I'd love to feature your work in the magazine.

    • I appreciate you kind feedback and potential interest in using some of my images in your magazine. Do you have guidelines that I could go over, so I more clearly understand the type of images that you are interested in using? Thanks in advance!

    • Of course. ION Magazine is a free, independent, community-oriented art nude photography magazine. Download the current and past issues to get an idea of the format. The submission guidelines are on the website.https://ion-magazine.com/submission-guidelines/

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