professional website: photoreciprocity.ifp3.com/

In recognition and appreciation of my mentor for the last 3 years, Thomas Miles McFarlane 1947-2008. God rest his soul.


Photoreciprocity

"The images I capture through the lens are just that.....images, until the viewer looks and thinks about my work. The perception of that viewer creates a relationship of mutual dependence, action, or influence on the interpretation of my work. It is this reciprocity that changes my images into art." I call this Photoreciprocity

Raised in Asheville, in the mountain of Western North Carolina, I became passionate about photography as a teenager. Since then I've explored several different means of capturing and producing photographs in both film and digital forms. After college I put photography aside and focused on a career in Corporate America. Working mostly in the Banking Industry, I decided to return to photography and renew my focus to better hone my craft. A self taught photographer, I draw inspiration from the works of Tom McFarlane, Keith Carter O. Winston Link, and Helmut Newton.

My current body of work consist of images with assigned one word titles and associated note. These photos are metaphors for the notes/ideas therein.


Commissions
I am available for various works and currently operating TFP when working with Models.
Prints
I have begun to sell prints of my work. If you are interested please contact me.
Contact
If you would like to contact me about commissions or prints, e-mail me at photoreciprocity@yahoo.com.


This work is licensed under an All Rights Reserved License.
Note: I ask that you please not download or use any of my images (even as a wallpaper) without my written expressed permission. I put time and work into these photos and would prefer them not to be used without my knowledge. All work is Copyright (c) 2000-2010 Michael Ebbs.



Note: My work contains some fine art nudes, so if you're an adult flickr member go here: http://www.flickr.com/account/prefs/safesearch/?from=privacy and change the "SafeSearch" to off. My profile at this time is considered "safe" but if you make such a setting change you'll be able to view those images that may be considered inappropriate for public space within flickr.com.

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    .samantha.marie. says:

    "Most talented and creative artist I have had the opportunity to work with...
    Micheal has taught me everything I know about modeling, and then some...
    Not only that, but he is also a great friend and has helped me out as a friend as well. Definitely my favorite photog to work with, and I cant wait to shoot with him again!"

    26th January, 2008

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    Dave and his pet Kat says:

    "OK, I confess...I am envious of this man's talent. The photos in this collection are absolutely amazing! This is definately what I aspire to be and the quality I wish to achieve. Fantastic stuff. Thanks for sharing!"

    21st January, 2008

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    JohanSopiee.com says:

    "Michael inspires me to no end.."

    16th December, 2007

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    richard_in_vegas says:

    "it is so refreshing to see other creative photographers here on flickr.. I love how creative your eye and images are. Keep up the good work. You ever come to vegas.. hit me up.."

    25th July, 2007

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    andi.es says:

    "un buen sitio para buscar "ARTE FOTOGRAFICO"

    A GOOD SITE TO LOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC ART"

    25th July, 2007

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    Tex Flix says:

    "Michaels images are nothing short of brilliant.

    Any Questions?"

    12th July, 2007

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    one pic a day says:

    "michael's photographs are highly original and full of passion.

    I am very impressed by his stream, and the fact that he does not upload thousands of photos as others on flickr do, speak for the quality of each of his masterpieces.

    I am looking forward to every gem he will upload."

    28th March, 2007

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    shutter.view says:

    "Beautiful - Moody - Dark - Forbidden - It's not that often that I want to mark nearly every photo in someone's stream as a favourite - this is one of those cases."

    8th March, 2007

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    Kiss My Bliss says:

    "Your phography touches the deepest parts of me like no other on Flickr. I am deeply touched by your images~"

    21st February, 2007

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    digiTime(photo1nc) says:

    "I stumbled across your photostream. Refreshing/Artistic/Erotic/Contemplative/Symbolic...great work. Wish I could reciprocate with some of my work!"

    5th January, 2007

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    Michael Ash Smith says:

    "There's an image ... and there's an image by Michael. What he brings to photography is creative and intelligent. Although I haven't know him long, the work he delivers is consistently amazing. Each image is perfectly captured to meet Michael's standards and always leaves the viewer craving more. To him, I say thanks!"

    4th January, 2007

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    Li Gao says:

    "His photos are fresh and fulled with emotion.
    just by looking at one of his photo can make you feel something tingle deep inside.

    Some of the photos he takes are so hard to achieve. he shows that he has a great imagination and has the ability to put it into action.
    great job keep it up=D"

    3rd January, 2007

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    fleshy limbless spectacle says:

    "Your mechanical eye is oddly beautiful as it is bone-chilling... a gift.

    Yours truly,
    Fleshy limbless hero (Trece.)"

    28th December, 2006

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    sam_ says:

    "To see the world differently and to be able to capture that difference in a photograph is surely a powerful ability. What I have seen of Mike's photography exemplifies this trait. I look forward to seeing more of his striking and beautiful images."

    26th December, 2006

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    lucy_nka says:

    "I know I've mentioned this at least indirectly, but I really have to express my 'wow' to your recent changes in both style and substance. I'm very impressed by your work, not only in terms of quality and processing but also in taste and refinement of your subjects. Beautiful, complex images. I look forward to seeing each and every one.
    ~Lucy"

    25th December, 2006

Joined:
November 2006
Hometown:
Asheville NC
I am:
Male
Occupation:
banker/photographer
Website:
http://photoreciprocity.ifp3.com/