Please know that due to my travel schedule I am rarely on MM, do very few MM shoots, and do not keep this profile current. Upcoming travel schedule: touring the southwest (Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico), Miami Beach, NYC. Please find more current images on Instagram and let's keep in touch there: @ThigpenImages

For the past few years I've done a ton of travel, so my focus has mostly been on travel photography and many of my images are natural light with non-models that I won't post here. I also shoot the fashion, glamour, and portrait photography genres. I typically always have a great working rapport and professional relationship with the models that I shoot with and am always respectful when shooting. I am a no drama, laid back, easy going guy who just enjoys collaborating and making cool images. I prefer true collaboration on shoots: starting with pitching ideas, developing a concrete plan for styling and such, and finishing with a professional shoot with great images.

Working with Thigpen Images:
- I am a professional and act like such, respecting the model and everyone involved
- Have an easy going and fun, drama-free shoot
- Collaborate on shoots instead of taking "snapshot" images
- Processed images delivered within about 2-3 weeks

Message me here or by email at [email protected]

*** Winner of multiple MM Picture of the Day, Portrait of the Day, Fashion Photo of the Day, B&W Image of the Day, Best Model of the Day, and Photographer of the Day awards ***

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Retouchers and Traveling models: Please do not email me. I have no interest in paying for retouching or modeling services. If you chose a TF shoot, send me an email and let's get something on the books. Please avoid friend requests or tags unless we have a definite plan to work together.

CocoPrada: "Amazing photographer! Had a blast with you today! Such a professional with huge skill. All the images came out fantastic! Hoping to work with you again for sure!"

Marita Trinity: "It was a blast working with you! The shots turned out great! Thank you for shooting with me - hope to work with you again in the very near future! "

Aishah El-Akkari: "Was great working with you! Had a great time and the images so far are just amazing!"

MarybethG: "I had a blast yesterday. I can honestly say you are 1 of the handful of photographers that I would jump and work with if you'd ask. Your such a great photographer and care about every detail of the shoot, and knows how to put the right kind of jams on :) can't wait to work with you again :) "

Christina Bornefield: "Had such a great time yesterday! You found such a cool location and I've loved working with you. You're professional and make it easy to pose by making the model comfortable. Thanks so much and I feel like the images are going to turn out incredible. Super fun shoot. - Christina"

Stephanie Bentley: "It was great working with you this past weekend!! You were wonderful! Very professional and made me feel very comfortable! We got some great stuff!!! See you again soon~"

Arden Blair: "Hey Donald!! Thanks for the shoot a few weeks ago, I've gotten a lot of great comments on the photos from our shoot. Hope to work with you again sometime! Thanks!"

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