Behind the Camera
Thank you for visiting my page. I'm Craig, the photographer behind Alluring Allusions. Coming out of landscapes, I started in glamour portrait photography in 2011. I fell in love with shadows and was quick to adopt dramatic, low-key glamour portraiture as my main style. The beginning was strongly focused on black and white, however, over the years I couldn't help but drift into some color. I do still prefer black and white though.

Originally from Tacoma, WA, I've shot with many models back and forth across the Narrows, from Port Orchard to Olympia. At the end of 2017, life brought me to Houston and though these past few years haven't seen nearly the camera activity I had in WA, I do enjoy shooting when I can.

I love the art of photography and the collaborative process behind it. One of its greatest strengths is that it doesn't have to be an individual art project. Similar to a book, it takes a story (the model) and a storyteller (photographer) and the results are from the collaboration. This is where I'm hoping to take my new portfolio. Finding models to stand in front of the camera is easy; finding models to create a story with seems to be harder. If this is the sort of project you're looking to create, send me a message, and let's try it together. 

Most of my shooting is to showcase on my site and social media. I do occasionally shoot paid projects such as boudoir for clients, or exclusively for models to use themselves. If you're interested in hiring me for a project or you're hoping to shoot TF please click the mail icon in the top corner or use the contact form on the site.

Models can use the link on the Home Page to find my Model Mayhem page where contact information can be found for previous models I've worked with to acquire references. Additionally, my professional career is a youth soccer coach - private and club - which has me continuously passing background checks and safety courses to work with kids.

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