I appreciate the love I’m getting out there; thank you all! I’m a 21 year old photographer, I’ve been developing skills to improve my talent and I’ve been putting them into the practice of my passion for about eight years now. Along with that I’ve been sharing my love for photography with the community via this blog. I post stories of my photo shoots to share my experiences and I post interesting things I find out there on the Internet for us creatives.

Within the last few moths I’ve received many kind messages from people that find my work interesting. Those people are new to the blog, people I’ve meet randomly and new clients. I’m asked the same questions so I decided to write this article of the top five frequent questions that I am asked.

Q: How did you get into photography?

A: I started photography in high-school. I found out how much I really loved it after I saved up enough money to buy me a point and shoot camera. Lunch times at school I used to photograph my friends just to keep the memories. When I got home after school I used to upload the photos to one of those MSNGroups. People from school would look at them their and download, so I kept doing so. In my CR. year I became president of the schools yearbook club. Being a part of the yearbook club I shot some school events and after school sports etc. I went to the Savannah College of Art and Design after that and my professor Timothy Keating taught me that I can dive deeper into photography.

Q: What type of camera do you shoot and what type of camera should I buy?

A: Right now I’m shooting the Nikon D300’s. I’ve shot the Nikon D3’s as well it’s a great camera. When I’ve saved up enough for it or the Nikon D700 / get the clients to pay for the cameras I will invest then keep advancing my way to becoming a master of the Hasselblad . If you’re just starting out with photography and you’re sure this is something you want to stick with, then I recommend getting your hands on the Nikon D90 and starting from there. If you want to get some good shots to save etc. just a camera to practice with the Nikon D3000 is a good one. I’m NOT paid by Nikon to say that, as yet! I admit yes I’m a Nikon guy.

Q: Did you go to school for photography / do you recommend going to school for photography?

A: No. I went to Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and Miami International University of Art and Design to study advertising design. At SCAD I did a course of photography that helped as well. I believe if you want something bad enough the thing is to pushing hard and keep pushing hard until you get it. When I started out I used to take a bunch of photos and touch them up after I watch Photoshop User Tv or a tutorial on YouTube. Some of the things that I’ve seen on there I’ve came across in classes at college. There’s so much information on the Internet on at our finger tips to practice.

Q: What Inspires You?

A: The love for what I do is my main source of inspiration. I’m also inspired by: Bob Marley – the same love he had for his music I feel for my photography. He spread the love for what he did globally and to day his songs still touch people. Kevin Fleming – an internet entrepreneur and old college buddy of mine from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Kevin and I had the same speech and public speaking class at SCAD. He actually helped me start my blog.When I came out of high-school, html, css, and php was still a big blah to me; I don’t fully understand it and don’t plan to but Kevin taught me enough to make you read this. Scott Kelby – Scott is the president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals. When I was in high-school in the Bahamas I remember spending my Sundays in my room practicing things I saw on Photoshop User TV (Scott owns that as well). I spent a day photographing with him back in 2008 when he came to the Bahamas and two days as his second assistant recently in on a shoot Miami. I can sit here and write a book about why I think Scott Kelby is awesome so to save boring you to death with my excitement let’s end on that note.

Q: What do you want to do with your photography?

A: I’m going to be that main guy in my area for commercial advertising, lifestyle, portraits and sports photography. The guys on top appear to be welcoming me; but no body likes to be replaced. When I’m in their position I don’t want some snotty nose kid like myself trying to take spot either; but I will welcome that kid to keep on trying. To get where I am going takes lucky breaks -being the right places at the right times and to keep on pushing hard. I would never tell myself that I am that top guy because I think it would make me lazy. Being second to the people
I look up to gives me reasons to push harder.

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Photography For You by DwayneTucker.com has been running for a minute now. I must admit I have some things I want to make better here, one of them being persistence. People either subscribed to my blog or followed me on twitter gets updates when I write new articles. I do post these articles elsewhere like: Linked-in, Digg.com, Reddit.com, Stumble-Upon, etc.

My intentions are to keep posting the things I find interesting on the web that help inspire me as an artist. Along with that, I will continue to post my professional and personal stories with you.

The articles I write are usually about experiences with a client (good and bad – if bad how to make it better). Articles of my photo shoots are to help inspire and motivate other photographers. The idea of this blog is to show my love / appreciation of photography and help others while doing so via the Internet.

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The first part of this article you will read a short update and tomorrow I will release the second part of a personal task I am did for Nikon.

- Part 1

There are so many steps for me to cover to be satisfied with the miles I covered on my journey.

I am on a path to being the best at what I do.

To make clear: I do NOT want you to EVER feel as if I am I being arrogant / ignorant / cocky with my statement.

Forgive me if you got that impression.

I will always have role models I look up to and that I’ve looked up to.

I’m dedicated to doing as much as I can and I going to continue to strive for the best to hopefully touch the hearts of other photographers. That was my idols’ blueprints and they’ve inspired me.

My main vision is to spread my love for photography.

Writing and sharing my experiences of the things that excites me is a part of my job.

The closing of last week, I decided to do a little task.

I am putting down my camera and I am going to stop shooting…for a bit; this task should enhance my career.

Allow me to explain.

I’ve shot many of images to demonstrate I understand the camera. I’ve been shooting for eight years on a budget. There are still many things for me to figure out.

On my, let’s say, “time-out” / “break from photography” I will figure out then return with my favorite style / my personal artistic styles and you will see them consistent within my images.

Parts of the task are: To brain storm one thousand idea for photo shoot concepts, learn the history of companies I want as clients, build a one of a kind portfolio to represent the passion I have for my job…etc.

A stressful personal project but if I don’t do it I will never move forward.

Hopefully the stressful personal project will push me further in the direction of being the commercial advertising, lifestyle and sports photographer and director that I’ve always dreamt of being.

More tk….

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I am a commercial advertising, lifestyle and sports photographer and I love everything about photography.

I felt as if my presence on the internet should expand because I have so much to share.

Meet Dwayne is my show coming Monday March 29th, 2010 (write it in your calendar) to bring to you, inspiration for doing what you love doing; because you love doing it.

I created, “Meet Dwayne“, to welcome you into my life with video for you to understand why I do what I do.

I am an artist. I feel as if art is about the artist and what’s going on in the mind. It’s about sharing the messages of the artist’s ideas to communicate with an audience.

When thinking about what exactly I want Meet Dwayne to display I decided, the show is not going to be one to show how to use the camera or showing off what’s in my camera bag.

I leave that for well known photographers to share with you and I.

In this show I am showing the making of that well known photographer with creditability and status to create those shows.

The Meet Dwayne show will:

- Help you understand me.

- Help you realize why I am extremely passionate about my photography.

- Show you that I am “normal”, “average guy” but I come with a fuck load of ambition.

Hopefully the show will inspire you.

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My Past Week In Photographs

(About to go to bed in the early a.m. falling asleep in the work clothes. This explains why my the next photograph, your sunrise, is and looks like my sunset.)

(Awake early in the a.m. and saw a photo opp so I captured it.)

(Let the day begin!!!!) / (When I look at my photographs I get a feeling that I can’t explain; well I could but you wouldn’t understand me. From 2007 I’ve been wanting to get the feeling that I got from this photograph when I nailed the style of the colors I wanted.)

(Remember the Pet Photography Project? We have to make small legal hustle somehow!)

(Stopped to chill for a bit and drop a hello to the staff at my favorite stake shop; Zumiez!)

(Totally Random but I want to share with you.)

(MIA skate-park in Miami, Florida is one of my favorite places to skateboard in Miami. After I am done skating I take some photographs of the skaters to help me develop an eye because I am aiming to shoot for Thrasher Magazine and Skateboarding Magazine. Besides, you can tell from the photographs that we always have a great vibe and great sessions at the park so I must document that.)

(Look at who is on the blog! That’s my sister Katrina Lomidze from the personal and make-up blog KatrinaLomidze.com She, the Fam (Jerrid and Baby JJ) and I went to dinner at Raphael’s; my favorite restaurant on South Beach for mussels and pasta!)

(Shay, Stevie and I. They are two beautiful models from the shoot I did on Thursday and Friday with the Photographer I looked up to from I was a kid, Scott Kelby!)

(That’s Mr. Kelby in the background not holding a big Oreo, but instead a grid He was explaining what it was for and when to use one for one of his new videos! Check out his post from behind the scenes in Miami with me, click here. – P.S. Jerrid from the Fam is the model in the first image of that post.)

More to come..

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Hey guys,

About are a  few photos from my trip to Bahamas for Winter 2009. I had an amazing time with my family and friends. My friend / graphic designer Greg Gayle and I flew down there and had an amazing time with some family friends!

We went boating,

skim boarding,

dove and got some underwater shots of craw-fish (I will post a Tweet whenever I upload more random photos from the trip on Twitter so follow me —> @DwayneTucker that’s the link say, “What’z good DT.!”.

We jumped of the highest point of the dock into the ocean,

hit our heads on the wood above our heads in the cabins of the boat we stayed on,

had an amazing New Years Eve dinner,

skateboarded,

Learnt me how to drive a manual car (I’m finally able to drive it correctly and I learnt in a 1962 Austin),

we had an interesting limo ride over to the Atlantis Hotel then popped bottles watching the fire works for the New Year, got sick the next day, got better,

played basketball.

We partied it up in Aura our last night (it was an amazing night because EVERYONE was there!) then went to Imperials after for a conch snack,

flew on Bahamas Air and that was the first time that airline has been on time, for our return flight (was delayed going there) and now we have a ton of great memories and photographs

Enjoy your day and I will see you here on the blog again! Reminder if you click the images you get a much larger view.

What’s Coming New On Photography For You?

- On the side bar you before the week ends you will see two cameras (Nikons of course) that I approve for you.

- I am putting up a category section there finally that works to help you better navigate the site, the links will be to filter out the out articles for: Photography Tips, Photoshop Tips, Keeping Up With Mr. DwayneTucker.com, Layers Tips & More (will be added later), Beautiful Models, and My Blog.

- You will find more useful information to help improve your skills as a photographer, a digital artist and a business person.

- I am introducing D-Town TV, PhotoshopUser Tv and Layers Tv to the blog.

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Washington D.C. Tomorrow?

Hi Artvers!

Today is DailyBooth Wednesday | Keeping Up With DwayneTucker.com on Photography For You!

Quick little updates…I am proud to announce: tomorrow I will be in Washington D.C. and NO I am not going there to have beer with President Obama lol.

One of my photographs are going to be in Touch Me Here Exhibit! So it’s going to be in a gallery in Washington D.C. from Sept 24th 2009 – Jan 15th 2010! So EXCITED..my first gallery showing!

Tomorrows article I will share the photograph with you and the stories to go with it!

Hope everyone is had a great day!

P.S. That’s the reason why my hair is all clean cut again Needs to be sharp for the artist reception / party tomorrow.

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Shirts and Models Chosen!

Artvers!

Last week on DailyBooth Wednesday / Keeping Up With DwayneTucker.com (Last Week) , I posted a photograph of my brainstorming for the GoldSaturn’s photo shoot. Above, the first two shirts for the shoot are chosen! (Sorry for the webcam blur), better news I confirmed the models as well. However, no date is yet confirmed for the shoots; we are still looking for the second location.

Thanks for stopping by see you next week! Btw we are thinking about a YouTube channel any ideas?!

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Planning Photo Shoot For GoldSaturn!

Artvers!

Yesterday for DailyBooth Wednesday / Keeping Up With DwayneTucker.com,  I posted that photograph shown above. I am holding up my brainstorming for GoldSaturn; I am so excited to be the first photographer shooting for the modern, hipster clothing company. David Jon Acosta, (Founder and Designer of GoldSaturn) is an awesome guy! He has a passion for fashion and I passionate about my photography; this project is going to awesome! I will keep you posted on the progress. To visit GoldSaturn, [The Link].

My visit in the Booth yesterday was short. Despite that, I am happy I spoke with a few Boothers (members of DailyBooth); I met some cool new people loving photography as well. Btw I love DailyBooth so much because it’s a GREAT designed website for people to share their photos and document their lives in pictures. Here on the blog, I want to give a special shout-out to one of my favorite Boother friends, @jazzie ; She’s such a sweet and caring person. Jazzie I am going to embarrass you right now. Artvers, when I say she has an amazing voice, she has a super awesome voice. Jazzie, I can’t wait until I start shooting your concerts!

That’s all from DailyBooth Wednesday, it’s nice sharing with you!

Dear Readers,

I love you all! This is the fourth (on schedule) post for keeping up with DwayneTucker.com. To the new readers welcome!

What’s new?

- I will be very active on Daily Booth through out the days; If you haven’t checked out Daily Booth as yet do so, it’s like “Twitting” with pictures but way cooler : link for my Daily Booth Page. (Mentioning Twitter: visit my Twitter page and follow me; link.

- Exciting new improvements for our sections on the website are coming out of construction and being finalized. We are going to be providing you with tons of new tips for your digital photography, adding tons of information on digital cameras to help you find the right camera, as well as introducing reviews for comment discussion sessions about episodes for the shows: Photoshop User Tv, Layers Tv, and D-Town Tv here on DwayneTucker.com

- Today is great for me so far btw! On Sunday I did a photo shoot with model Sofia Cristina Barbara Brull with the help of my art director and stylist for that photo shoot Jennifer Oquendo; at eight a.m. this morning I found out that my role model Scott Kelby likes the photos! He mentioned me on his blog today about the photo shoot Scott is an awesome gentleman: link for his blog.