I take pictures. Nothing more. Nothing less.

I've shot pictures that cost clients thousands of dollars. I've shot pictures for free. The amount of money doesn't change my goal. I shoot from the heart. And try to give something of myself with every click of the shutter.

It's a wonderful life...interpreting the world through a lens. When the viewfinder says "Yes", I wouldn't want any other job in the universe. Our enthusiasm is contagious as we work with some of the finest Art Directors in the world.

Photography is my hobby...my canvas...my passion. More than that -- it's my life.

We look forward to our next project, whether big or small. We can make your job easier by doing all the planning... we can scout locations, cast models, do all the travel arrangements, plan make-up, stylists, etc, for a big project.  Our clients appreciate the fact that we can shoot both stills and television-quality digital video using the same models to save time and money.  Or for smaller jobs, we promise to show up and give you a GREAT attitude in addition to GREAT photos.

Our philosophy is simple... "Let's work together and create colorful, graphic, exciting pictures!"

FLORIDA & THE EARTH is our slogan... what does it mean??  We shoot anywhere on earth, but, since Florida is our home state, we charge NO travel expenses  (no hotel, food, gas, etc.)  for me or my assistant to work anywhere in Florida. That makes us a "local" anywhere in the state. Our ad agencies love this because expenses can add up on shoots.

I hope that we can load our cameras for you!

• Caribbean ---- We're going all over the Caribbean for one-month, so we can travel almost anywhere to do your project. We will be Island-Hopping from Puerto Rico to Aruba, so I can go to any island for you.

• Europe ---- Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Germany, Holland -- we will be traveling and can shoot anywhere in Europe.

• Cuba ---- An exciting Cuba shoot, and then on to Central America- Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras.

• South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Victoria Falls ---- Extensive travel through this emerging region of the world.

• California, Oregon, Dakotas, Wyoming, Montana and Washington.

• Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos --- Lots of time to add photos for you.

• Mexico --- Several tourist hot-spots
  
  
• Siberia ---- We're flying to Moscow and traveling by Trans-Siberian Railroad thru Siberia, Mongolia and on to China.

• Greek Isles Odyssey October, 2008 --- Bill will be taking a small group of photographers -- and people who love to travel -- on a grand adventure. We are traveling around the beautiful Greek Islands. We will photograph the colorful people, beautiful architecture and breathtaking scenery. Great hotels, food, and adventures lay ahead. For all details Click here

• Cuba 2009 ---- We hope to be able to go to Cuba in 2009 for another fabulous trip. More information as it becomes available.
• China 2009 ---- An extensive trip through this mysterious region of Asia. Click here to find out more about this 16-day trip we are directing throughout this exciting region for a low, all-inclusive price.  A small group will be traveling with Bill on this tremendous opportunity to learn from him with hands-on shooting in 2009.  Let us know if you are interested in this trip.

A native of Pittsburgh, Bill started his photography studies in New York and then London, England before embarking on his free-lance career. Bill has since photographed over 1000 magazine covers, worked with 4 US Presidents, created numerous major advertising campaigns, and has the experience, AND PERSEVERANCE, to come back with outstanding photographs under the best, or worst, of conditions. Always with a smile!

Recognized as one of the top five stock photographers in the world, Bill's images are represented in over 40 countries, in addition to around the USA and his own stock library. His stock file contains business, minorities, lifestyle, world travel, medical, Caribbean, abstracts, beaches, sports, and many other subjects. With over 350,000 slides in his file, he has more pictures than many medium-sized stock agencies. His studio manager -- Jeffrey Zipay -- in Orlando, Florida, searches the files for any request.  Jeffrey can send slides or CDs by Fed-Ex or digital images via e-mail or a custom light-box quickly to meet the most stringent deadlines.

Bill is the author of seven books and many prestigious magazine articles. His first book is the successful book on the advertising business, "Clicking The Shutter Is The Easy Part." His second book, "Introspective World" is a large, colorful coffee-table book with photos and sensitive writing from all over the earth. The third book is "Orlando: The City Beautiful" which he co-authored with the Mayor of Orlando, Glenda Hood.

His two newest books are called "Images of Woman" and "Send Me Anywhere." Both of these new books are wonderful graphic photography books. Two more new books are also available. For more information, or to order these books, visit the "books" slide from the main menu.

Bill completed the most extensive photographic assignment EVER attempted. This 295-day, 72 country shoot took him 214,000 miles (more than 8 times around the world) to photograph all the major monuments and people on earth. Kodak sponsored this grand venture as Bill escapaded the globe. He overcame many obstacles traveling those two years for Kodak .. from a ruptured appendix in Singapore (his doctor spoke only three words of English, "I cut you!"), earthquakes in Egypt, a plane crashing in Amsterdam, food-poisoning in India, his plane going off the runway into the water in Hong Kong, bombings close-by in England and Spain, just to name a few. Yet he returned from these trips with outstanding images. Photographs of these monuments and people are available now in Bill's stock files.

In addition to still photography, Bill has directed many television commercials and video presentations.  He is now totally equipped to shoot television-quality digital video footage.  Many of his clients appreciate Bill's ability to do both still and television on the same assignment.  This can save clients money by using the same models for print and television usage.

Bill has received many Gold Awards and Addys for his advertising work. He was named the Advertising Photographer of the Year in the People's Choice Awards, named to Marquis Who's Who In The World, voted Photographer of the Year in Asia, and has appeared on many television talk shows. Yet, despite all these major awards, Bill seems most comfortable thinking about his BEST assignment .. the NEXT one!

Spend several minutes with Bill Bachmann and you will become aware of his enthusiasm and energy. A rare personality, Bill will bring much to your project.

Bob Schlussler

Public Relations

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