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"It is really important that what I photograph really exists" - David LaChapelle, B&W The MastersThose of you that know me understand that I don't shoot as much as I should, and that it also frustrates me endlessly. My issue is simple - I like tough shoots. I like difficult concepts that are technically and artistically challenging. I want to create images that make the viewer look a little longer, stay those few extra seconds and ponder. I've still got a long way to go before I would class any of my work a success, but I guess it's more about the journey than the destination.
Those of you that know me also know that I don't like editing much - Photoshop still isn't a verb!! I like to get it right in the camera, so I personally think any image I've taken that requires more than 5 minutes of colour/white/crop/curves is a lost cause, a screw up... Perhaps this adds to the challenge, but more likely it just adds to the frustration of models who have worked with me (and are still waiting for images - I'm getting to them, seriously!!
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Anyway, in the interests of a short journal, this is a quick note to let everyone know that I'm basically moving on - it's time for me to stop running around trying to keep up with everything going on around me, and time for me to start actually working through the multitude of ideas in my head that are screaming at me to escape!!
I'll leave this account here, and I will visit it occasionally to check in and see how things are going. But I will not be uploading any new work here, and there won't be any new journals. If you leave a comment or a note, don't expect a speedy response (although I promise I will check in somewhat regularly for the next couple of months...). The subscription expires in a few months, so I'll clean house just before that happens - eventually this will be a park page, pointing everyone to my website.
Just to clarify, this is going to be the case for basically all of the portals, forums, community groups and photo sites I'm currently a member of - there are too many places to keep track of and update, and I already don't have enough time!! So I'm going to update my website only, and if people want to see what I'm up to, that's where you can find me and my work!!
I want to thank everyone here who followed my work, gave me feedback and stayed in touch over the last 4 or so years (across 3+ accounts!) - you all contributed to my evolution, and I for that I am in your debt!! I've made some great friends and been a part of excellent experiences, and I hope that continues beyond DA.
There's a contact page on my site, which has my email address - feel free to use it!! I think that pretty much covers everything - please return to your regularly scheduled programming!!
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Update: Only 2 sets of fangs left, get 'em while the going is good!!Recently a friend asked me about good quality vampire fangs, the kind they use in theatre - it just so happens I've used fangs in shoots before and I knew exactly what she needed!!
I'm a big fan of
Vampfangs in the US, they have an amazing range of fangs that are
reusable because they come with a moulding kit so you set them up to fit just you!! They look amazing as well, great to freak out the customers at the supermarket!!
Anyway, bringing one set of fangs into Australia got a bit silly because of shipping - the preferred fangs for your traditional vampire look are the
Scarecrow Natural Fangs (Classic Deluxe), but they cost $US 15 a set plus another $US 10 for shipping!! So I puchased an additional 6 sets of fangs, which got me cheaper shipping, and now I'm offering them to you, lovely DA people!!
Why pay $US 25 when I'm asking only $AUD 24 - and if you are in Melbourne I'm happy to save you a few bucks extra in postage if you want to collect them from me!!
Get in quick, there are only 6 sets up for grabs - first in gets them!! Note me (don't comment here), and let me know your address if you want them posted, and I'll give you the Paypal link to pay for them!!
Now, time for some chocolate and more coffee methinks!!
Other snippets
- How do you like Canon's workplace practices? Check this
[link] and suddenly appreciate the crappy job you have!!
- Check out the
Canon Camera Museum, it's pretty interesting and cool!!
- This is amazing, it's a camera, no it's a truck, actually it's both!! Shaun Irving is a guru!!
[link]- Has anyone heard of
aMuseBook.com? I got spammed by
ProShotPhoto on one of my real email addresses and I'm a little annoyed. Just FYI everyone, I don't mind people knowing my email addresses but if you ever spam me with invites to join crappy sites, expect me to never speak to you again... I work in IT, I've already seen your "amazing" site... it's not!!
- Are you into Polaroid? If so, your dreams may come true in 2010 - check out
The Impossible Project. The NYT has just done an update on where the project is at, you can find the article on this
[link]- Are you a shooter and don't backup your images??? Read all about the
Seven Deadly Sins of backups and how to be redeemed
Ongoing news/status/updates
- My life is now back on the rails. I cleaned up my desk, amazing how much difference something so simple can make to how you feel about your day!! And with Circa and the Bushfire workshops out of the way, I have a chance to clear some of the backlog. We'll see how long that lasts!!
This account is not my only account, and that means it is possible that you might see images of mine with different logos on them. I also don’t mind models I collaborate with posting our images, so they could be posting unbranded images (although I may need to change that!!). Basically, if you notice this and are concerned that the person posting may not be permitted, just drop me a line and I’ll check it out.
I hate art thieves as much as the next person, but I also want the people I collaborate with to be able to post the shots they like, so I’m a bit stuck when it comes to this issue. If theft of my work become a significant problem then I might clamp down, but for now I’m happy to get it out there!!
And now for the standard blurb - images contained in the photograjph gallery here on DA are not stock, and are
offered under a Creative Commons license where specified, otherwise under standard copyright law. Models and other artists who have worked with me already know the status of the images we share in common, they can use the images as permitted by our agreements. Everyone else (on DA or otherwise), please respect the copyright/license, or expect consequences!!
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zemotion - Jingna --
Jingna easily fills one of my "Top 10 shooters on DA" spots - and only 20 years old!! Amazing imagery, fabulous execution both in concept and technical - the kind of shooter that inspires me and makes me want to eBay all of my gear and take up a different hobby...
To see images in the gallery in all their glory, make sure the top line looks like alternating black/very dark grey boxes. Also make sure the bottom line looks like a transition from complete black to full white. If not, check your monitor settings, you could be missing out!!
Check this
[link] for a more detailed description of the problems associated with specific browsers.
Note that this quick and dirty calibration test cannot improve the quality of the images themselves, some things just can’t be saved!! 
The next phase!! 
dA Love
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lets just say, its the type of idea that, if not done really well. it'll be fail, and lets face it, your getting lazy *I ee those "reedited journal posts"* and so I feel the need to keep you on your toes.
Ps: Morgana told me to say your the only one to shoot this idea*as i always run idea's by her, and that you need to be put to the test, and doing some shooting, personally i think laziness is a sign of an intellectual overloading.
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