Couples in Toronto and GTA photography for free

If you are a photogenic couple and you are interested in doing a photo shoot, romantic and  lifestyle concepts, I look forward to hearing from you.  I will be doing it free of charge and you will receive a few prints from each session. Any ages and ethnicities will be considered, however, your look is very important, so please send me a couple of your recent photographs, preferably  where you are together. If you have a pretty location for the shoot, like a nicely decorated room, a small garden, a cottage, that would be even better. I will be able to reply only to those whose looks fit the requirements, and we can discuss the details on that stage.

Photography © Alex Maxim http://alexmaxim.ca. Unlicensed use is prohibited.

Children active summer lifestyle photoshoot

Children active summer lifestyle photo shoot. Photography © 2010 Alex Maxim

Models: Alexis and Nicolas

Photography © Alex Maxim http://alexmaxim.ca. Unlicensed use is prohibited.

Summer fashion / swimsuit photoshoot

Summer fashion / swimsuit beach photo shoot. Photography © 2012 Alex Maxim

Makeup/Hair: Delia Lupan
Model: Charlie

Photography © Alex Maxim http://alexmaxim.ca. Unlicensed use is prohibited.

Summer lifestyle mens fashion beach photo shoot

Men’s fashion / summer surfing lifestyle beach photo shoot. Photography © 2012 Alex Maxim

Makeup/hair: Beatrice Jean
Model: Nigel

Photography © Alex Maxim http://alexmaxim.ca. Unlicensed use is prohibited.

Childrens tea party creative photo shoot

Children’s tea party photo shoot. Photography © 2012 Alex Maxim

Styling: Beatrice Jean
Model: Nicolla

Children Photography

Photography © Alex Maxim http://alexmaxim.ca. Unlicensed use is prohibited.

When you receive a copyright infringement letter

If you are using or used images on your web site or in print or in any other media, without a photographer’s permission, and received a cease and desist letter/demand letter/copyright infringement letter from a photographer, his/her legal representative, from Getty Images or Corbis, here is a guide on what to do and what not to do in this case:

http://blog.seattlepi.com/timothymccormack/2012/01/26/copyright-infringement-letter-for-images-on-your-website/

Photography © Alex Maxim http://alexmaxim.ca. Unlicensed use is prohibited.

Myths about model releases

Don’t let anyone fool you. You have your right to display your photographs, publish, license and sell them without having a model release, even though the usage is somewhat limited  without one when it comes to promotional and marketing uses. If you want to secure those uses, get a model release.

Busting Myths about Model Releases by Dan Heller:
http://danheller.blogspot.ca/2011/09/busting-myths-about-model-releases.html

Photography © Alex Maxim http://alexmaxim.ca. Unlicensed use is prohibited.

Exotic beauty photo shoot with native/ethnic inspiration

The shoot was inspired by native beauty of different world cultures and ethnicities, by exotic features of the model and beautiful long hair. Thank you to the amazing team!

Ethnic beauty photo shoot. Photography © 2012 Alex Maxim

Makeup/Hair: Diana Mejia
Styling: Tasia Cole
Model: Charmaine San Pedro

Beauty photography

Photography © Alex Maxim http://alexmaxim.ca. Unlicensed use is prohibited.