NM CliQ Magazine May 2016 | Page 32

I’m 63 and have been retired for 5 years and shooting for 6 years. My passion has become my art through the use of a camera. I don’t like to shoot reality so much, but the beauty of the body. Mostly the female body since it has some amazing lines that artists have loved to capture since the dawn of time. Thanks to my amazing, supportive, and understanding wife of 32 years, Linda, I can spread my wings and create anything that comes to mind. Her only rule is that I use the ‘catch, shoot, and release’ program when working with models. I’m living my dreams. ~ Dave Kelley Composite: DAVE KELLEY I have my own fully equipped studio in Chandler, AZ that I consider a training environment. It is where I learn new lighting and try new things, but it’s also where I teach classes in photography, lighting, and post production. 32 NM CliQ Magazine | May 2016