Business name: Expressions by Jeffrey McIntyre
City & State: Ferndale, MI
Website: www.jeffreymcintyre.com
What’s in your camera bag right now?
Canon 40D,Canon 20D, Tamron 28-75mm, Canon 17-85mm, Half Dozen Sandisk 2GB Extreme III, Canon 580ex, ExpoDisc, Sekonic 758DR
Do you have a favorite subject to shoot?
High School Seniors & Models
When you are processing your images, do you use actions?
Most definitely.
If so, what are your favorite ones, give us about 4 or 5 of them, that you use mostly?
Dramatic Color, Dramatic Blacks, Soft-Focus, Warm Black & White, and Delirious Actions
What would be the perfect photo op for you?
Photographing for a well-known fashion magazine, such as Vogue.
Who or what, inspires you?
Monte Zucker’s take on classic portraiture; the way he would manipulate the light and present the beauty of the human body.
What is one thing you really want to capture with your camera that you haven’t already?
The world. One trip at a time, capturing the beauty of all creation.
Qualifications/Training in Photography?
My interest in photography started as a child; my dad was an avid hobbyist. My love of photography started with sunsets, still life images and restoring old images for my grandmother. Since college I learned to use the darkroom and really understand the technical. While going to school for law, which was short lived, I got a part time job at a local studio, as a retoucher.
Over the years I have worked for many portrait studios; from the box studio and learning the basics, to the dance/school photographer learning posing, a professional photographic lab learning the technical behind a good portrait.
Once the digital revolution came, I began freelancing my services as a retoucher and taking film studios digital and printing their own work.
In recent years, I have worked and mentored with Angela Carson, run a successful studio, and and have branched out to start my own studio, where I am constantly learning and reinventing my business.
Can you describe your photography, in 2 words?
Modernly Classic
As you know, many of the photographers on ProPs are new to the ballgame, what advice would you give them to help put them on the road to success?
You are never done learning, constantly reinvent yourself. There are always new ideas and new techniques out there. No matter how long you have been in the business; You are never done learning! Do not ever be afraid to go to a workshop or conference, there will always be something to get out of it. Remember, education is the key to success. Invest in your education and talent, it is the one thing that cannot be lost.
Speaking of favorites, would you share with us your 4 most favorite images you’ve shot in the last 6 months?
What’s your fave TV show?
Flipping Out or Tabitha’s Salon Take Over
What music are you listening to these days?
I tend to listen to audio books over music. I recently finished the Twilight Series, and starting the Dune Series. If I do listen to music is usually lighter music such as Coldplay, Gavin Degraw, John Mayer, Maroon 5,etc.
Do you have spare time for yourself? If so, what do you like to do outside of Photography?
Spare time? What is that? When I do find the time, I am an avid movie-goer, and I also like to see plays, musicals, and operas with friends.
