My name's Eric Bates, and I'm a professional photographer. Here's a few things about me and what I do...

I'm a self-taught Professional Photographer, originally from Arizona, but now based in Moberly, Missouri. I mainly work in the Moberly and Columbia, Missouri areas. I specialize in general Portrait Photography for the whole family, as well as Vintage Glamour, Candid, Beauty, Nude, Boudoir, Burlesque, Pin-up, and Alternative. Over the years, I have photographed many different events, including concerts, local performances, stage shows, and weddings. I have a unique talent for bringing out the essence of my subjects in my photos. I have worked with Models, Dancers, High School Seniors, Couples, Cosplayers, and families of all kinds.

I firmly believe that photography should be for everyone, without explanation or apology. What is meant by that is everyone, regardless of age, sex, gender, race, height, weight, etc., can be absolutely stunning in the right light, and deserves great photos. This is not just for models, folks! My job, and what I love the most about photography, is helping you to realize just how amazing a person you really are. I'm a people photographer. I do everything in my power, during our time together, to help you look and feel the best you possibly can. My ultimate goal with any project is to create powerful and intense photographs that show the raw, unfiltered truth of my subject. This allows you to express yourself in a way that you've perhaps never tried before: Without words. A picture's worth at least a thousand of those, already, so we won't need them.

What truth will you choose to show?

Find Me Online:

Email: [email protected]
My Website: http://www.vitalexposurephotography.com
about.me: http://about.me/ericbates
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VitalExposure
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vitalexposurephotography

Please feel free to contact me in any of these ways or by clicking the social network buttons on this page. I'd be glad to photograph you!