Photographer in Knoxville, Tennessee

My name is Joseph Bates. The inspiration for my work comes from the environment around me. While I grew up locally Knoxville, TN I have incorporated ideas from European and Asian sources. My work is infused with a deep sense of Americana with some modern influence and international style. A large selection of my work can be seen at www.....com While I photograph a wide variety of things, the bulk of my work is centered around vehicles and pin up style portraits. My pin up photography celebrates and continues the long established history of pin up artwork in America. A style of art that shows the strength and beauty of American women. Since the first World War, pin up drawings and photographs have circulated among servicemen fighting overseas. Once the wars end, the servicemen brought the tradition back into their daily lives. Like many artistic styles, this one has seen waves of popularity, rising in the golden age of modern America and then falling back into history. Currently it is experiencing a revival amongst Americans and internationally. Often times, women find that a pin up style photoshoot is a fun way to show a sexier side of their personality while still retaining a sense of class. A photoshoot is also a good way to break free from the mundane routine that most modern Americans experience. There are few different forms of a photoshoot in this style. The two basic versions are a traditional style while the other is a more modern spin of the style. In these photos, the models are dressed in modern outfits but retain the posture and feel of a vintage pin up model. At this time, I am not able to provide outfits or assistance with hair or makeup, but I have found that simple articles of clothing such as a button up shirts and jeans can achieve the desired results. A photoshoot of this nature is very much dependent upon what you make of the experience. My rate for this kind of photoshoot is $40 an hour with a one-hour minimum. Typically, a single outfit takes 30 minutes to an hour to shoot. This will also come up 5 retouched photos for a one-hour shoot and 10 retouched photos for a three-hour shoot. The second type of photography I focus on is automotive photoshoots. When the subject of Americana arises a few things always come up, small town America, apple pie and cars. For many, vintage automobiles are a tangible link to the past. As far back as the end of World War I, Americans have been taking old cars and creating their perceived improved version of the automobile. My photography encapsulates the hard work and emotions these fine craftsmen put into their creations. The other side of my automotive photography involves the modern generation. Due to the rise in prices created from nostalgia, many young men and women cannot afford to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors. Instead, we take a modern vehicle and use our own unique style to modify our cars. My photographs of modern enthusiasts take inspiration from sources such as the Touge racing culture of Japan and the cities of Europe. These are often the same places that inspire the subjects of my photos. For an automotive photoshoot my rate is $50 an hour with a one-hour minimum. The length of the shoot will depend on the number of locations and the nature of the project. A one-hour shoot with come with 5 retouched photos and 10 retouched photos for any shoot above three hours long. These rates apply for any shoots within a 50-mile range of Knoxville, TN. Please inquire for information beyond that distance. I can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 865.438.....