[Oleg Volk]

One of the side effects of my falling out with Betty (runt_of_the_litter) has been a change in the policy on the photos I took of her. I may continue to use already created posters featuring Betty but not create anything new with the archived images of her. She also requested that I take down my web page about her, which I did only to comply with the request.

I have a number of posters in the making. I am also creating illustrations for a several of web sites and books about firearms. While I have several regularly available models in and around Nashville, most of them are not very convincing with firearms. I am looking for new faces, preferably people who would be available on a regular basis. Looks and age aren't all that significant, though some people are more photogenic than others (curiously, some very handsome folks don't work well on camera and vice versa). If you would like to volunteer or know anyone interested in becoming a regular photo subject for me, please let me know.

Thanks!

[SMLE]

If you're ever out Albuquerque way, I and some of my friends would be glad to ham it up for your camera. I can even introduce you to the wonderful world of Enfields. And be sure to bring your Garand and I'll give you some long range rifle coaching. I was trained by two US Marine rifle experts.
I'll soon have my private pilot's license, so maybe I could come to you as well.

[OEF_VET]

Oleg,

As I'm sure you already know, just give me a call anytime. Of course I'm not sure I'm exactly photogenic enough.

Frank

[Oleg Volk]

Frank, something like 80% of the shots taken of you have been immediately usable. I'll certainly call on you.

[Sean Smith]

I'd be happy to if I wasn't 1,000 miles out of your way. :)

http://www.imagemagician.org/images/igc_76543/mexcolt.jpg

[Andrew Rothman]

Count me and a small posse when you're up around Minneapolis way.

[Oleg Volk]

Was just there...and coming by again in April. Will take you up on the offer.

[Steve Smith]

Same with me, as I think I'll see you again in February at the SHOT show. Assuming my screen tests at your place were ok.

[Oleg Volk]

Yes, I need to post those on my site. Been distracted by other matters.

[Steve Smith]

I'm not exactly pretty, so don't feel bad about saying "Steve, I had to delete them, lest they damage the camara."

LOL!

[clubsoda22]

If you're ever in PA, me and some friends would do it.

[Oleg Volk]

Why, I have plenty of photos showing your good side!
;)

[Sven]

bwahaha!

[Oleg Volk]

Steve with Shiner Bock. See, I feed my models decent beer.

[Oleg Volk]

...and we even get around to photos with guns in them.

[Oleg Volk]

Another THR face from the same gathering.

[45R]

IF your ever in California send me a PM and bring your cheap camera. My face is sooo tactical. :)

This was taken my Senior Skunk

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=632680

[Oleg Volk]

As I said, I do look for variety. I photograph new people all the time. In addition to all of the out of town folks, I'd like to find a couple of steady subjects in or around Nashville.

[Steve Smith]

OMG, you put up the WORST pics that you have. Thanks...

At least I got a haircut before that one with Julia.

You're ded, Oleg, D-E-D.

[Sven]

Steve: you are now "Ice Cream Man" as far as I'm concerned. LOL.

[Steve Smith]

Note the strategic position of my little finger to prevent the melting ice cream from dripping on my pants.

[Oleg Volk]

Steve, is this better?

[Steve Smith]

Considerably! Just don't put up the one with the slice of mango!

[El Tejon]

Love stinks.:( :( :(

[QuarterBoreGunner]

Oleg;

45R said IF your ever in California send me a PM
goes for me as well. Of course you'd have to venture deep behind enemy lines, San Francisco being the very belly of the beast.

[Sven]

Good luck getting Oleg to visit CA. It just AINT gonna happen.

[QuarterBoreGunner]

Sven- I figured as much but thought I'd extend the offer anyway.

[12-34hom]

If your ever in Iowa, i'd be glad to help ya out.

Bring some wide angle lenses....;)

12-34hom.

[Langenator]

If you want to come down to Columbia, SC, my wife is pregnant, very photogenic, loves guns, and loves having her picture taken with guns.

And she thinks your website is great.

I'd volunteer, but I'm in the Army and it's pretty easy to tell even if I'm dressed in civvies.

[thumbtack]

If you are every down in the Dallas area I am sure we can find as many models as you need.

[Skunkabilly]

Oleg.

I volunteer! You've already seen my pictures if you've seen a Blackhawk magazine ads :D

Seriously, if you ever come to California, you can stay at my place. I'll carry a spare gun in a bag and if TSHTF I toss you the bag. You won't have to worry about being unarmed as long as you don't mind me being your tactical caddy.

OEF_VET, whatever dude, you're pretty photogenic, all the pictures I've seen of you rule (favorite being the one with the AK-74). It's like your voice on the answering machine, you might think it's dorky, but no one else thinks so :)

[mwithers72]

I would be willing to try. I live in the middle TN area.


edit: nashville area

[armoredman]

Ever go through Southern AZ?

[Oleg Volk]

f you want to come down to Columbia, SC, my wife is pregnant, very photogenic, loves guns, and loves having her picture taken with guns.

And she thinks your website is great.

I'd volunteer, but I'm in the Army and it's pretty easy to tell even if I'm dressed in civvies.

Army look is a plus: can do in and out of uniform and use the caption "Who do you trust, the man or the uniform?". I will be in N.C. around 24th to do a commercial photo shoot for a holster maker, wonder how far out of they way your location would be. I'll already have lights with me. Pregnant model would be useful as no one would suggest that she could run from danger or should fight it out mano a mano.

I would be willing to try. I live in the Nashville area

Drop me a line with contact info. I'll be able to do shoots starting Jan.13 Also, end of the month we may have a THR gathering (not at my place this time).

Re: Arizona -- I ought to go visit C.R.Sam sometime later this year, so that might work.

[Wildalaska]

Oleg if ya ever want to have anyone look at your stuff again, dont use me

WildquasimodoAlaska

[spacemanspiff]

amen!








:evil:

[Skunkabilly]

C'mon Oleg, you know you want me!

http://www.skunkabilly.com/images/tactical/insertion.jpg

[Oleg Volk]

You are canting your sights!

[Wildalaska]

amen!

Hey! Cut it out!:D

WildiknowwhereyaliveAlaska

[spacemanspiff]

those arms would need the help of a tripod to get that rifle right side up.

can i suggest some anabolic steroids? :neener:

[Zak Smith]

If you find yourself in Colorado, look me up. I know a bunch of local people who would likely be interested.

-z

[Skunkabilly]

those arms would need the help of a tripod to get that rifle right side up.

Those arms aren't undersized--they're just made of a lightweight carbonfiber reinforced polymer. :neener:

[Larry Ashcraft]

If you find yourself in Colorado, look me up.
Or, just come to the Colorado get together this year (we are having one, right?). There were about 35 THR members in one place last year.

[Correia]

Oleg, if you are ever in Utah you are welcome to use me. You know, if you ever need a wookie for a poster or something. :)

[michiganfan]

If your ever in the Motor City and need the button down lawyer look for new line of targets, just let me know.




http://http://thehighroad.org/newreply.php?s=&action=newreply&threadid=57689

[LiquidTension]

I'm also in SC and would be willing to have my pics taken.


Did I just say that? :uhoh:

I'm in the same city as Langenator (Columbia). I don't know how far out of your way that is since you didn't give a city in NC. If it's Charlotte you'll only be about 1.5 hrs away....

BTW, I am the sexiest man alive. I hate cameras, but they seem to like me.

[Bowlcut]

You know I hate pics....but heck ill help ya out Oleg. You've seen me...took pics and stuff. If you need a giant look.....im all about it. And I live on OHB between edmison and nolensville....so down here close....If its for a good cause Id be willing I guess...

[MagKnightX]

If you're up in the Washington, DC (thankfully, I'm in VA) area, I'll volunteer, but remember, I'm young (as in a minor...), fat, ugly, and a d**n hippy longhair.

[Teufelhunden]

Volunteer in South Georgia here. It would seem you have most of the lower half of the country covered Oleg--now you've just got to find someone to fit your original request for local talent (?) :D

-Teuf

[Vasilia Zhietzev]

sounds like fun. i'll send an email with pic. (hope i don't break the camera lens without the ushanka on, lol...)

you can even use my special friends, mr. bushmaster & comrade nagant.

[sully]

Oleg,

If you are going to be in Minnesota in April and have people to photo, you can do a photo shoot at the range, shoothouse, or at the training center. Just keep me informed as April gets closer.

Stay Safe,
Greg Sullivan "Sully"
Chief Instructor
www.thedefensiveedge.com

[Zundfolge]

I'm somewhat photogenic ... especially when you move a few pixels around :p

(damn, I need to get to the gym)

http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?s=&postid=706649

[lycanthrope]

I'll play if you ever get to PA!

http://members.bellatlantic.net/~jefwolfe/Lyc.JPG

[Darrin]

Ok, I'll play. I'm in the Nashville area and completely unphotogenic, but you're welcome to try!

edit: I also know a camera friendly lady who likes guns...perhaps I can ask her.

[JOE MACK]

Oleg,

I will have to respectfully decline your kind offer. My 2nd job will not allow me to be photographed. Heck, Ma doesn't even have a sonogram of me! Thanks for the offer though.

:D

[Oleg Volk]

You've seen me...took pics and stuff.

Bowlcut, I just posted your pic in my gallery yesterday.

VA folks -- I'll see about visiting around 22-25th of this month, to say hello and click! MN in April sounds jolly good, too.

[Glamdring]

I'll be there, I might even have another odd rifle (Kel Tec SU-16) by then to go with the Scout.

[Mauserlady]

IF (and yes, I understand it's a big if) you do ever decided to venture out here to So. Ca. I would be willing to help also..

[Girlwithagun]

Coming to Maryland anytime?
I always wanted to be a model! :D

[XLMiguel]

Heck, O., if you're in the DC area, I'll play, too. If you need a 'heavy', at 6'3", 265, well, I've been told I can look positively snarly, gnarly, & thuggish (and in deference to my wife, I clean up pretty well, too).

[Oleg Volk]

Glamdring,

I finally posted a pic of you behind the Scout in "just people" section.

I'll go to the states which I can reach and where I can legally carry. But I really need a coupld of local people. OEF_Vet fills part of that need, and Mama06+family might help with other scenarios (only trouble is the 40+ mile drive).

Anyway, if you know of anyone local who has spare time, let them know.

Some of you CA/MD folks would just have to come visit.

[tommytrauma]

Oleg, please check your PMs.

[Gus Dddysgrl]

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can I? Can I? :neener: That'd be awesome. I would love to be a model. :D :D :D I think I posted one time that I wanted to be a model for Oleg. Hmmm Next time you're in PA let me know. If it's on a Sat and I'm free I'm sure Jon and I could do a little traveling down south a bit to meet up with ya. I say I'm not photogenic, but Jon says I am. If you can make me look good and use it great. Go for it. Let us know if you are in the area.

[Oleg Volk]

Vasilia Zhietzev, we can probably connect when I go to visit madmike in Indiana. Gus, why don't you two just plan a roadtrip in my direction?

[Brian Williams]

Oleg that would entail a whole bunch of us here in PA,
Myself,
Gus Dddygrl
Swordsmith3
Gus' guy

Plus others
Sodapop
Steve in PA
95carry
Et al........

[Oleg Volk]

Okey, I'll amend it to "all four" or "all eight"...but my place can only fit two guests comfortably, so any more than that would have to find accommodations in town.

One other reason for looking for a regular subjector tow is that it takes me a while to get rapport with a person and to figure out lighting, posing. So a test shoot and a follow-up work better than a one-time session.

[ceetee]

Hey... I know I'm a bit late, but I just wanted to add "If you're ever in South Florida..."






P.S... Yes, you can carry down here, right?

[The Undertoad]

Oleg, where in VA will you be? I'm in Virginia, maybe 45 minutes southeast of Richmond and I'm sure I could get a few friends together to pose for you. Ideally I could get 4 or so college kids, mostly ROTC cadets. :)

[hso]

You've never been able to get a camera to capture my image, but you're welcome to try (perhaps after sunset:evil: )

[BHPshooter]

You can chalk up another Utahn that is fair game if you ever make it out here to the wild west. ;)

Wes

[citizen]

Sorry. Can't help ya. Absolutely NO models available here in LV!:neener:

[Oleg Volk]

hso, you have been the most elusive subject of any I've encoutnered!

[YammyMonkey]

New here, but apparently others find you trustworthy so...

If you're around Pensacola, FL let me know. I'm in the Navy so I'm kinda be like a life-size Ken Doll with closet full of neat-o uniforms; (occifer dress to flight suits).:p


And no, I am not anatomically incorrect like poor Ken.

[Oleg Volk]

Thank you! I want to have more images showing the same person in and out of the uniform. I think it would drive home the message that the person and not the rank is important.

[BluesBear]

As I said, I do look for variety.
Oleg if you ever make it to the Seattle area we have quite the "variety" of people here and I know quite a few who'd love to pose for you.

[Kamicosmos]

I don't want to be in pictures, but if you're ever in the Kansas City area, let me know if you need an extra shutterman or studio helper!

[Ian]

Hey, if going from TN to MN involves passing through IN, let me know. I could almost certainly round up a bunch of people at school. :)

[Balog]

I'll volunteer if'n ya make it to AZ. When I get out of bootcamp I'll be happy to do "in/out of uniform" pics.

[SodaPop]

If you're ever in the Philadelphia area I'd be more than willing.

If you seriously want a family that knows why someone needs more than 10rds I could get my two sisters to show up.

[Dorian]

http://www.partyeastcarolina.com/photos/fullsize/12957.jpg

You tell me.... :D

http://www.partyeastcarolina.com/photos/fullsize/12958.jpg

I'm aiming with my left eye and I'm right handed if you were trying to pick out what was wrong with this pic.(aiming a bit high too...)

[Dorian]

Oleg where in VA would you be going? I'm in Va Beach till mid february and if you deem me photoworthy from the above pic, I'd be glad to help out.

I'd even be willing to play the part of a badguy if you need anything like that(i can put on a very menacing face, sortof... maybe). ;)

[Combat-wombat]

Hey: if you ever come to Cali, I'm the most tactical kid in town.

[davidtdm]

Hey Oleg,

Wished I saw this thread a day or so ago. I'm still local. I could always play the mean looking bald bad guy if you need one.

drop me a line if you need anyone. Heck, I'd like to sit in on one of your sessions if that is possible. I'm serioulsy looking into getting back in the picture biz.

...Dave

[Oleg Volk]

Thanks, all!

I'll get in touch with the local folks in a few days, and also let VA people kno wthe travel plans as I develop them.

[outfieldjack]

If you ever need someone while in SC, I'll volunteer... Also have a 7 week old daughter who will pose as needed.

[mtnbkr]

hmmm...

Va TFL get together?

:D

Chris

[cedarsavage]

Guess I could come out of retirement. Back in the old days of B&W film, I was the porn star with the Lone Ranger mask and argyle socks. When the talkies ("grunties", we called 'em) came in, it was the end for me; my grunts sounded like the campfire scene in "Blazing Saddles" and proved to be disruptive on the set.

taa, cs:D

[Gocart]

Oleg, you say when. I'm ready when you are. I'm mobile.

[QuarterBoreGunner]

Okaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

I think cedarsavage wins the dubious achievment prize...

[ScottsGT]

Hey, will this work?

[Mama06]

The kids and I are available most any time. :)

[BlackJack]

Hey Oleg,
Does this mean all the posters and pics of runt are now valuable collectors items! Woo hoo--I can sell them on ebay!

[dustind]

I am willing to volunteer, I will see if I can find or make a picture of myself. 21, male, from Minnesota. I doubt I have any useful qualities but I am availiable.

[Balog]

Hey Mr. Oleg, did you get my PM?

[Lotzinger]

Oleg,
I definately would, but there might be a little problem of distance called the Atlantic Ocean ;)

If you ever visit your people over here maybe there is any way

[Preacherman]

I think ScottsGT takes the prize for "most suitable gun-owner to post on the Brady/MMM Web site"!!!

:neener: :p :D


http://www.thehighroad.org/attachment.php?postid=715068

[John Ross]

If you get to St Louis, I'm game. I've got a sort of "biker at his arraignment" look that may be useful. Know a few photogenic women of various ethnic backgrounds that would like to take part also.

We should have the legal nonsense on MO CCW settled in a few weeks.

JR

[Oleg Volk]

John,

Last time I meant to get a photo of you at Knob Creek, I goofed and ended up with a picture of Kent LaMont instead and didn't realize my error till later. Would love to remedy that mistake at the earliest opportunity. Besides poster images, I'd also want to do a formal portrait of you.