When I talk to people about the work that I do, they can see the excitement that I exude talking about my passion. When I decided to turn my hobby into a business, it was just that, a business -- a way for me to make a living for myself. But as I shot subject after subject and hearing what they had to say in regards to the finished product, I realized why I'm really doing this. I'm changing lives.
My clients have written to me, almost in tears, overcome with emotion, seeing themselves in a light that they never have before. Thanking me for 'making them look so good.' But my reply is usually the same: It's not me that makes you look good. This is what you look like. I simply made sure to catch you at your best moments. In the LGBTQ+ community, we already have to live life under a veil as it is. And then there's the bear community: a subculture that has in the past been shunned from the prettyboy stereotype and dare I say, stigma, of the gay community. While the bear community has grown into quite the monster it is today, there are still individuals who fit that mold, but who aren't confident in themselves enough to embrace it. And that's where I've found my calling. I want to continue to help lift that veil from a community that has shown me what acceptance really is, and encourage my subjects that they are accepted as they are - bear, chub, or an admirer.
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You may recognize one of our previous clients, Matt, on the new YouTube channel, ThirtySomethingDigital! Click, Like, Share, and most importantly, Subscribe for upcoming shows including more Cocktail Moments, Cooking Shows, and a visit to St Louis Comic Con! Check out their first video below, Cocktail Moments: StockyFotos is in DALLAS, TX for the yearly Texas Bear Round Up! Make sure to stop by our booth at the vendor fair at the DAY host hotel. Come meet the photographers and book a private session! for TBRU weekend, we are offering 20% OFF DISCOUNTS for PACKAGES A-C for our private/headshot photoshoots! That's right, our packages will start as low as $80!! This is a deal you can not miss!!
Also, we are hosting our famous GREEN SCREEN PHOTOBOOTH so make sure you stop by with your friends, grab some props, and strike a pose! And we will instantly print your complimentary TBRU 4x6 photo! StockyFotos will be spending some time in St. Louis at the end of February through early March (2/27-3/7)! You know you've seen some STL heads getting headshots from us! Book yours with us NOW before we head back down to Dallas for TBRU! Head on over to our HEADSHOTS page for examples of our work as well as rates and booking information - and CONTACT US today! StockyFotos had a BLAST at IBC2016! It was wonderful meeting and seeing so many of you again! Just check out the BEAR SOUP at the pool party! As always, Palm Springs has shown us a great time. The sun was a nice escape from the winter on the East Coast for many. And it was great seeing familiar faces from Instagram and locals I met last year. Nino, George, and that who requests not to be named: you all put on a great party! Hope to see you guys again next year! We're currently working on getting the event photos out very soon - but for now, you can check out all the photobooth pictures HERE! come visit the StockyFotos Photobooth every night Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the dance parties in the Woodstock ballroom!
We will also be taking in appointments for PRIVATE PHOTO SHOOTS! Shoot us a text early to grab an available time slot to get brand new headshots for your growlr, scruff, online dating media; social media, nude, leather, or even professionally done corporate headshots! Text us at 832-844-2327 (BEAR) right now! See you furry beasts this weekend!! hey everyone! we are en route to Los Angeles, California! stopping through Austin, El Paso, and Pheonix along the way!
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