Looking for a gun collector.

[dbla]

Hey guys,

For those of you that don't know me yet I am a professional photographer based out of Nashville working primarily on editorial and lifestyle shoots as they present themselves.

I am just starting a new series of photographs for my portfolio centering on the idea of "the collector" and what drives us (I'm a collector as well) to gather items to ourselves in a greater quantity than we can use. For example, I currently own 10+ folding pocket knives, relatively nice ones too, why do I have this drives to pickup the next one (which will be a Spyderco Manix 2 XL) or why does that Magic the Gathering Collector buy booster pack after booster pack to find that next rare card?

Why do we as gun collectors get weak at the knees of the thought of being one of the few owners of a Kel Tec KSG in Tennessee? Or why do we yearn to add an Ed Brown to our safe?

Why do people collect comic books, and what drives that feeling of accomplishment when they complete a certain storyline of a particular character they are following?

I am looking for a gun collector, that has a relatively substantial collection that wouldn't mind being photographed with his/her collection. I do understand the sensitive nature of being photographed with one's guns or having one's guns photographed and am willing to honor whatever privacy requirements are requested by the subject.

If you're interested let me know and we can set something up. I'll provide a high quality print of the image to the subject that they can have for their person use.

To see some examples of my work check out my website here: http://www.theaaronshapiro.com

[gregintenn]

I really enjoyed your website, and look forward to seeing new additions to it. Keep up the great work.

[TrickyNicky]

How many is substantial?

I would be willing but my meager collection hasn't got much interesting stuff. Or maybe I'm just apathetic due to over exposer. I'm saving up to make some neat C&R purchases once my license gets in, then I'll have something to photograph.

[dbla]

How many is substantial?

I would be willing but my meager collection hasn't got much interesting stuff. Or maybe I'm just apathetic due to over exposer. I'm saving up to make some neat C&R purchases once my license gets in, then I'll have something to photograph.

I'd be willing to shoot what you have, doesn't need to be tens of tens. I think a collector can have a collection even if it's only 3 or so. (I'd say I'm a gun collector and I only have 4). Wanna PM me your email and we can work out some details?

[vontar]

One type of collection you might want to watch for is family heirloom collections. They all have good stories behind them. Some people have guns that have been passed down their family for generations. Example I currently have my Dad's 1933 Remington .22. I believe If I remember correctly Dad was the 3rd owner, which will later make me the 4th. Dad loves that gun, he carried it for years hunting as a kid.