This project began after I spoke to a fellow who published a really (in my opinion) poor quality calendar & poster series, and I was trying to show him some concept shots of what I could do for him... perhaps the props would be different, or the models,... but I wanted to give him something different to see, rather than the shots he took himself in poor lighting conditions.. I did several test shoots, but after the Virginia Tech shooting, the investor pulled out of the project.. (understandably).. So, no...I'm not a "gun nut".. I just thought the shots looked cool regardless, and I thought I'd share my photo concepts with you.. :-)
The rifles used in this shoot as props have now been sold. Thank you for your interest.