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A little Christmas Magic. From a recent shoot with a client for her Christmas cards. Like and follow for more updates!! . . . . . . #Instagood #follow #followme #photooftheday #like #picoftheday #fun #instadaily #igers #instalike #centralflphotographer #centralflorida #centralfl, #tampa #tampabay #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #clearwaterfl #canon #canonusa #irwinphotographics #christmas #christmasmood (at Town 'n' Country, Florida)

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A Cool Weather Beach Day With Photographer, Bill Irwin @irwinphotographics

When it’s Winter up North, usually it’s warm in Florida.  February can be tricky, however.  To Floridians, 70 degrees is chilly.  But, we took it to the beach like the troopers we are, to do what we love.

Wearing my favorite one piece bathing suit by @beccaswim. Ring: @swarovski

Jeans: @jbrandjeans 

HMUA: @alycasagrandewrites

Makeup: 1.) @smashboxcosmetics primer 

2.) @armanibeauty Luminous Silk Foundation shade #2 applied with @elizabetharden’ s foundation brush, which is the best brush I've tried! Believe me when I say I've tried everything. For me, the Beauty Blender leaves too much foundation on the face. THIS BRUSH IS SUPER SOFT. IT'S AMAZING.

3.) Setting Powder: My holy grail powder is @lauramercier ‘s Smooth Focus pressed setting powder.  It keeps you shine free for hours, and doesn’t add any funky color to your gorgeous, already applied makeup!  It is translucent:)

4:) Bronzer: @guerlain shade medium: Best Bronzer on the market.

5.) Blush: @maccosmetics in Prism.  It looks very subdued in the package.  However, it gives you quite a flush.  Be careful when applying.

6.) Lips @elizabetharden Lipstick in Coral Crush and lip liner in Taupe. 💋💋 

What I learned about Bill:

When did you start photography?

My first experience with Photography was in Eighth Grade (1982). I had no idea what I was doing at that time but I remember loading black and white film into a camera, then my teacher bringing us into a darkroom to load the film into cannisters for processing. It was not until 1989 after two years in College, that I really started getting into Photography. While attending community College in Harrisburg PA for Graphic Design, I took a History and Aesthetics of Photography class. The old black and white photos intrigued me and the immediacy of Photography compared with drawing and painting was more satisifying.I had to re-learn the Black and White processing all over again. From that point on, I have had a love affair with Photography.

What was your first camera?

My first camera was a Minolta X-700. I sold it back in 1998 or 1999. I had that camera for a long time. It was a manual focus camera and that camera taught me a lot of the basics of photography.

What do you shoot with now?

Canon 5D Mark 2. When I sold my Minolta, I bought a Canon Elan 2e. I still have this film camera. I had several lenses for the camera that are “kit lenses”. In 2005 when the digital cameras became more commonplace, I bought a Canon 5D, so I could use the same lenses. I have simply upgraded to the 5D Mark 2 from the 5D.

Favorite lenses any why?

85 mm lens for the Bokeh effect when shooting Portraiture. I also love my 70mm – 200mm lens

What’s better editing or shooting?

I prefer shooting. Since I started in the film days, my motto was to always “get it right in the camera” first. This tends to have the effect of reducing your post processing work. When I import my images, I run them through my presets based off the Mastin Labs Fuji 400 Preset tweaked to my tastes.

black&white or color?

I don't have a preference. Both have their uses. Black and White is definitely more moody and it is what I started out doing Photography with. I have a love for shooting Black and White. I still shoot B&W film to this day.

What are your hobbies outside of photography, do you have other sources of income?

I love hiking and yes I tend to bring my camera along with me. I play video games when I do have time

Are your friends and family supportive?

Yes they are supportive but they are not actively helping me with my business.

What is your end goal?

Having a studio making in excess of 300K profits a year and being able to hire assistance and studio help. I want to start traveling and be able to submit to stock photography agencies.

What are your favorite concepts to shoot?

High end Portraiture. I would love to do some conceptual portraiture with ideas well thought out in advance. At the moment, most of my portraiture is more on site captureing what is there.

Who is YOUR favorite photographer? Irving Penn and Richard Avedon, both are portrait photographers.

Have you faced any challenges?

I am a Deaf Photographer.

How have you or how are you dealing with these challenges ?

Being Deaf has its challenges. Fortunately I can speak well and can communicate with Models. I was extremely shy because of my Deafness when I was younger in High School. Since then I have worked hard to eliminate my shyness. It still gives me problems and makes me more reserved in some of my shoots when I don't need to be. I have to force myself to be assertive.

What inspires you?

Poetry, Music, Some Movies inspire me. Also looking at the work of past photographers helps inspire my work

If you could work with any celebrity who would it be?

Victoria Pratt (from Cleopatra 2525, Mutant X, Heartland and few others)

Any local favorites you like to work with?

Of course, Briana Deshields is one of my favorite and she has always been supportive of my work.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

With Studio working full time in Photography and doing traveling throughout the year.

Please list social media links http://www.twitter.com/irwinphotograph https://www.facebook.com/irwinphotographics http://www.instagram.com/irwinphotographics http://www.pinterest.com/wri7913

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From a recent Christmas themed shoot with a couple and their “fur babies”. If you are still looking to get your photos done, contact me ASAP!! There is still time! . . . . #Instagood #follow #followme #photooftheday #like #picoftheday #fun #instadaily #igers #instalike #centralflphotographer #centralflorida #centralfl, #tampa #tampabay #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #clearwaterfl #canon #canonusa #irwinphotographics #christmas #christmas2017 #furbaby (at Honeymoon Island State Park)

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Street fashion shoot with the beautiful Jacinda Nicole. . . . . . #Instagood #follow #followme #photooftheday #like #picoftheday #fun #instadaily #igers #instalike #centralflphotographer #centralflorida #centralfl, #tampa #tampabay #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #clearwaterfl #canon #canonusa #irwinphotographics #streetfashion (at Ybor City Historic District)

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Recent shoot with the lovely Jacinda Nicole. Shooting on the backstreets of Ybor City. . . . . #Instagood #follow #followme #photooftheday #like #picoftheday #fun #instadaily #igers #instalike #centralflphotographer #centralflorida #centralfl, #tampa #tampabay #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #clearwaterfl #canon #canonusa #irwinphotographics #panf #blackandwhitephotography (at Ybor City Historic District)

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Another photo from our session last week with these two lovely ladies. Like and follow for more updates! . . . . . #Instagood #follow #followme #photooftheday #like #picoftheday #fun #instadaily #igers #instalike #centralflphotographer #centralflorida #centralfl, #tampa #tampabay #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #clearwaterfl #canon #canonusa #irwinphotographics (at Honeymoon Island State Park)

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One of my faves from a recent shoot with Cris Saponara. Like and follow for more updates. . . . . . . #Instagood #follow #followme #photooftheday #like #picoftheday #fun #instadaily #igers #instalike #centralflphotographer #centralflorida #centralfl, #tampa #tampabay #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #clearwaterfl #canon #canonusa #irwinphotographics (at Honeymoon Island State Park)

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Model: Thandi G Ogbonna. From the Model Wearhouse shootout. If you are in Orlando needing a Studio, contact them to rent studio space. Like and follow for more updates! . . . . . . #Instagood #follow #followme #photooftheday #like #picoftheday #fun #instadaily #igers #instalike #centralflphotographer #centralflorida #centralfl, #tampa #tampabay #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #clearwaterfl #canon #canonusa #irwinphotographics #themodelwearhouse (at The Model Wearhouse)

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It was great fun working with these two models. They had great chemistry to create these sexy images. . . . . . #Instagood #follow #followme #photooftheday #like #picoftheday #fun #instadaily #igers #instalike #centralflphotographer #centralflorida #centralfl, #tampa #tampabay #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #clearwaterfl #canon #canonusa #irwinphotographics #couples #sexy (at The Model Wearhouse)

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From a recent model shootout in Orlando. Like and follow for more updates! . . . . #Instagood #follow #followme #photooftheday #like #picoftheday #fun #instadaily #igers #instalike #centralflphotographer #centralflorida #centralfl, #tampa #tampabay #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #clearwaterfl #canon #canonusa #irwinphotographics (at The Model Wearhouse)

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First shoot with Jacinda Nicole. We were trying for a sunny shoot but Florida weather is unpredictable in the Summer. We still found inspiration to create some beautiful images! . . . . . #Instagood #follow #followme #photooftheday #like #picoftheday #fun #instadaily #igers #instalike #centralflphotographer #centralflorida #centralfl, #tampa #tampabay #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #clearwaterfl #canon #canonusa #irwinphotographics #summer2017 #summer (at Fred Howard Park)

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I love this shot from my Easter Sunday engagement shoot. You could tell this couple truly loved one another! They both rocked this shoot with really epic images!! Like and follow for more updates. . . . . . #Instagood #follow #followme #photooftheday #like #picoftheday #fun #instadaily #igers #instalike #centralflphotographer #centralflorida #centralfl, #tampa #tampabay #clearwater #clearwaterbeach #clearwaterfl #canon #canonusa #irwinphotographics #photoshoot #engagement #engagementphotos #engagementsession #love #tampabayphotographer (at Honeymoon Island State Park)