Bio 
Pedro P. Polakoff III
aka Diable - French (Noun) Dee-ah-b - Devil
I am a former Freelance Photojournalist (1972-1984 {Yeah I'm THAT old}) from the Philadelphia area now doing Alternative, Event, Art, Fashion, & Documentary photography. My style utilizes my photojournalistic background and ability to 'capture the moment'. I also provide online multi-media photo galleries and photo promotion services for Philadelphia area Events, Clubs, Bands, & DJ's
I also specialize in fetish art, that is to say that my fetish & bondage images are not what you'd normally expect, each becomes a work of art that you'd be proud to hang on your wall. My focus in this genre is on the emotions and interactions of the players. I want the viewer to 'feel' & experience the scene, through what my lens captures.
I am available, at very reasonable rates, for portfolio development, headshots, portraits, glamour & fashion, commercial, & band/performance/event coverage. I also provide professional retouching and editing services at highly competitive rates.
PHOTOGRAPHY RATES
* $100/Hr + $30 per 8×10 ($40 per 11×14).
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Included: CD/DVD of all proofs with viewing/ordering software. Minimum of one hour of actual shooting time (breaks & changing time not counted). One digital image for each print (600px @ 72dpi, watermarked). Retouching (except removal of backgrounds & objects) on all prints. An additional fee of $25/image will apply for advanced retouching (background replacement, removal of objects)
Not Included: Studio/location fees, MUA/Stylist/Wardrobe fees, Other miscellaneous 3rd party fees which are payable directly to the 3rd party.
I require a 25% Non-refundable (except if I must cancel without option to reschedule) deposit to schedule a session.
RETOUCHING/POST-PRODUCTION RATES
$40/Hr billed in 15 minute increments to a maximum of $120/image or $300/day whichever is less.
All work is non-destructive, performed on calibrated workstations, and returned in layered TIF, PSD, or PSPIMAGE for maximum compatibility with your editing software.
NO TFP/TFCD
I do not do TFP/TFCD unless it is for a creative project of my own or a collaboration that strikes my interest. I am always open to suggestions for collaborations, but in general you can expect to pay for my services. My rates are very reasonable.
If I have contacted you about a particular project it is because you have a look or style that appeals to my artistic vision and I'm seeking to collaborate with you in bringing that vision to reality.
Retouching Work Samples
Transformation Samples
Credits ** PUBLISHED **
Early-Mid 80's - PinUp - Primary photographer for the Philadelphia Journal's daily “Page 7 Girl” photos.
Late 70's-Mid 80's - Philadelphia Bulletin, Philadelphia Iquirer, Philadelphia Daily News. Front-Page 5 times in 5 years, page 2-5 20+ times in 5 years. One Feature/Human Interest - 1/2 of first page + 1 inside page of the suburban section of the Inquirer.
1981 - Photojournalistic - Police Officer Daniel Faulkner Murdered. Worldwide publication.
2006 - Event - Passional Magazine Summer Issue. Various local events & artists.
2006 - Fashion - Passional Magazine Fall Issue. Extreme footwear, Victorian Fashion, CyberGoth, & various local events.
2006 - Book - Michael Schiffmann's book Race Against Death: Mumia Abu-Jamal. a Black Revolutionary in White America. Published in Germany, awaiting US publication.
**ONLINE**
Documentary - Leni Lenape pow-wow
Documentary - Behind the Scenes at ESP Fashion & Art Shoot, Annual
Event - Philadelphia Zombie Crawl, Bi-Annual
Event - Vesago, Monthly Cyber Fetish/Dance Party
Event - Sex-Dwarf, Monthly Retro/New-Wave Party
Event - Libertine Ball, Annual
Event - Diablolique Ball, Annual
Event - LUXX Party, Weekly Upscale Dance/Fetish Party
Friends
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  Villani Photography |
|   J. Marshall |   Dave Martin Photography |
 SFlewellen Photography |  White3Designs |   Boris |
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 Fusion |
Shout outs
J. Marshall
| Great Port....... Keep up the awesome work |  |
White3Designs
| Love your style! Your shots are very moving and truly show your artistic style. Thanks for sharing with us. | |
Boris
| I checked out the Pow Wow, excellent. | |
Boris
| Outstanding images | |
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