Sept. 2002 - For a number of years, the main focus of my efforts in physique photography has been contest coverage and associated impromptu offstage shoots, not under ideal conditions and in a bit of a rush at times. Every once in a while a photo stands out where you say to yourself, "now if the lighting was so...and the pose was just a bit more..." - well you get the picture. To that end, I hope to include more location shooting during my ever expanding travel schedule and near my home base of Vancouver, Canada. I don't have immediate plans for a paysite or marketing photographs online, only to improve the creativity and professionalism of my work.

The emphasis will be on promoting the models themselves, providing material for their personal or commercial projects. There will be some samples here from time to time or in conjunction with athletes' profiles. As far as specifics go I'll be limiting Email correspondence to travel plans and generalities about photography types and settings, except for those I personally know. Speaking of travel plans, contest coverage in the near future (2007/2008) include:

February 24, 2007 - FEMSPORT (North Vancouver, BC) March 31, 2007 - Vancouver Natural Classic (Vancouver, Washington) April 14, 2007 - Ocean Bloom's FAME West (North Vancouver, BC) April 20 - 21, 2007 - Emerald Cup (Bellevue, Washington) April 28, 2007 - Western Canada Tested (Kelowna, BC) May 11 - 12, 2007 - Oregon Ironman (Jantzen Beach, Oregon) June 23, 2007 - Alberta Provincials (Edmonton, AB) June 30, 2007 - Canadian Fitness & Figure Championships (Edmonton, AB) July 14, 2007 - NPC Washington State (Auburn, WA) July 21, 2007 - BC Provincials (North Vancouver, BC) August 11, 2007 - INBF Washington State Naturals (Arlington, WA) August 18, 2007 - CBBF Bodybuilding Championships (Edmonton, AB) August 25, 2007 - FEMSPORT - Summer Edition (Vancouver, BC) September 1, 2007 - NPC Northern Classic (Tacoma, WA) October 6, 2007 - NPC Washington Ironman (Bellevue, WA) November 3, 2007 - NPC Northwest (Bonney Lake, WA) November 10, 2007 - Sandra Wickham Fall Classic (Burnaby, BC) ...2008 EVENTS - dates to the best of my knowledge... March 29, 2008 - Vancouver Natural Classic (Vancouver, Washington) April 5, 2008 - FAME West (North Vancouver, BC) April 18 - 19, 2008 - Emerald Cup (Bellevue, Washington) May 3, 2008 - Western Canada Tested (Kelowna, BC) May 10, 2008 - Oregon Ironman (Lincoln City, Oregon) June 28, 2008 - Alberta Provincials (Edmonton, AB) July 12, 2008 - Oregon State (Portland, OR) July 19, 2008 - BC Provincials (North Vancouver, BC) August 2, 2008 - NPC Northern Classic (Tacoma, WA) August 9, 2008 - Canadian Fitness & Figure Championships (New Westminster, BC) September 6, 2008 - CBBF Bodybuilding Championships (Montreal, PQ) October 4, 2008 - NPC Washington Ironman (Everett, WA) November 8, 2008 - Sandra Wickham Fall Classic (New Westminster, BC) The above is a VERY tentative schedule and only reflects what events are available for coverage. Enthusiasm for that coverage is certainly taken into consideration. Hope to see you all there and that this has served as a helpful introduction - comments and suggestions welcome. - David - www.twixpix.com

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