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Journal Entry: Tue Jun 23, 2009, 8:35 AM



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Update v2!! Sorry for the lack of a full entry, it's late and I just wanted to quickly throw these 2 things out there:

- Cervical Cancer free vaccine program ends 30 June - if you are female aged 18-26, go and get your first shot before 30 June. I heard somewhere it costs over $400 if you miss out through the free Government program. More info on this [link] - it's free, it's better than dying, you have NO EXCUSES!! (before you ask, I have a lot of friends in that age bracket, and I know they can be SLACK!! Get onto it already!!)

- Nikon has finally conceded defeat to Canon, who would have thought it would be in such a "green" way... [link]

That's all, time for me to crash... :D

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Update: Just an update on a previous journal that I wrote in November last year, titled This is porn kids..., which talked about a "nude photography" recruiting poster I took exception to because I believed it was misleading! You can see the poster here:



Anyway, it turns out there's been some action on that front, based on this news article today in the Herald Sun - [link]

Quick quote from the article:
Detectives raided five premises as part of Operation Refuge, seizing computers containing footage of women allegedly performing explicit sex acts, which are illegal to produce in Victoria.

They are also investigating allegations that some of the models on the porn company's website are under age.


My opinion - I personally have no issue with the adult entertainment industry, in all its guises. What I don't like is misleading conduct that leads naive people into making life changing decisions. Every industry has a responsibility to do the right thing by their "employees", regardless of the occupation. If G Media has done the wrong thing, they should be held accountable.

Perhaps I should do a new journal to close off the topic, title it "This is karma kids..." :D

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Wandering around my house the other day, I tripped over a dusty black bag stuck in a corner... it was heavy, seemed like it had been sitting there abandoned in the shadows for some time, waiting...

"I wonder what this is", I thought to myself - I blew the dust off and opened it slowly, hoping no spiders would emerge... As the daylight spilled into the bag, I sat back and took a deep breath...

Oh yeah, I remember now - camera gear, I used to shoot....


:lmao: It seems like so long since I picked up the camera, I'd almost forgotten where I kept it!! Don't get me wrong, I do want to shoot - but my career and the industry I work in (plus paying the bills) are all conspiring to keep me away from the things I really love. Such is life, and so it goes... blah blah blah...

So I won't tell you I'm busy - you know that. I will tell you that I am going to shoot again soon - a theatre shoot this week, a catalog/product shoot, and if the planets align then I will also get around to shooting one of my own projects for a change!! I might even upload an image or two, but don't hold your breath!!

On other things, this comic from Questionable Content beautifully summarises why I don't shoot commercially!! I'm a big fan of QC, but I think it runs a close second to XKCD (and check the alt-text on each comic by hovering your mouse, always an amusing extra comment...)

While I think of it, check out ~Transposure's gallery, specifically for the "Rope Tricks" series. Apparently the images are not PS'd, and are quite impressive in terms of lighting and overall effect.

Next time I update, here's hoping it's with some useful images!! :D

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Circa Nocturna 2009 images now available - Images from the night can now be found on this [link] - it was a great event again this year, claps :clap: to everyone involved!!


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!!



So who/what is Photograjph.com?

Photograjph.com is my new personal photography base, currently best aligned with my photographic, business, and artistic interests. I'm a freelance photographer, but not in it for commercial reasons - I've already had various levels of success doing other things, and don't need to make cash from my photography. It isn't as grand as it sounds - I still work to pay the bills, but I don't have financial pressures driving my art!!

I have experience in a variety of genre's - my background originated in landscape and architecture photography, but over the last couple of years has focused more on people. These days you can find me working on portraiture, fashion/glamour, fine art nude, fetish, and some experimental photography as I try to explore the capabilities of my gear and my own idea pool.

What does any of this actually mean for you, dear reader? Well, I have learnt a lot from the photographers I admire. So I want to give some of that knowledge and experience back to the others who are struggling through the same learning curve I did, the same way other photographers and models supported me while I was stumbling around!!

So these days I'm providing services and support to models and photographers, particularly those trying to build their portfolios, or clean up a portfolio that is getting dated (or has shots that weren't good to begin with!!). I help people get their projects off the ground, hook people up with different service providers, and get involved with actually shooting if people want me to!! I used to shoot film (10 yrs ago!!), but these days I'm 100% digital. And I do it all basically for free!!

If you are a talented photographer, model, MUA, whatever, and want to enlist some help with the ideas in your head and don’t want to pay much (or anything) for it, drop me a line. Sometimes I can help directly, sometimes I’ll point you towards people I know can help, and sometimes I won’t be able to do much!! But it doesn’t hurt to ask!!


Notes about copyright


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!!



My Current Favourite



~andrewfphoto has some amazing imagery, I'm regularly amazed!!


Artist Worth Checking Out



-- 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...


Shots I've Admired


Claryssa I by *Mecca8
(I was there when this was taken, amazing image)


Cybernetic (revisited) by `jennipenny
(Great lighting, makeup, and pose)


Wet n Wild by =sifu
(Ben always impresses, great "freeze time" image)


Mushroom Effect by *hotburrito2
(Wow for the light and composition)


Spank Me by `cweeks
(Hard work getting such a high quality image of a fleeting moment)


Untitled by ~Mongibello
(Such a dynamic stop-time shot)



Calibrate or Die!!


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!!





  • Mood: Tired
  • Listening to: Fans whirrr
  • Playing: F.E.A.R 2
  • Drinking: Solo

Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Melbourne, Australia
  • Interests: Photography | Music | Beach | Sports
  • Favourite movie: Matrix | Snatch | Very Bad Things
  • Favourite band or musician: Nouvelle Vague | Pink Martini | Nightwish | Dandy Warhols
  • Favourite genre of music: Whatever
  • Favourite photographer: David LaChapelle | Lewis Morley | Herb Ritts
  • Operating System: Mac OS X | XP Pro
  • MP3 player of choice: iTunes | Nano
  • Shell of choice: /bin/bash
  • Skin of choice: My own...
  • Favourite game: CoD4 | Rainbow 6 Vegas:2 | Halo 3
  • Favourite gaming platform: xBox 360 | PC
  • Favourite cartoon character: The Maxx | Kung Fu Jimmy Chow
  • Personal Quote: What the...?
  • Tools of the Trade: Whatever gets the job done

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Hello there :) Morgana told me to hassle you about doing a shoot with me! Haha, would love to do one some time if you're interested? You have a great gallery!
Take care :)

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Heya Stephanie, thanks for dropping me a line - Morgana is pretty good at trying to get me to shoot more, but work and other commitments means I haven't actually used my cameras for quite a while now!! She'll say that's a lame excuse, but the demands of life and paying bills wins usually!!

I'll definitely keep you in mind though, Morgana was raving about your last shoot, which must be a good sign!! When I eventually get around to shooting models again, I'll put the word out!!

Keep up the great work!!

Jeff :D

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Thanks for getting back to me Jeff :)

She would indeed say that is a lame excuse lol, but you have to do what you have to do and when you're ready to shoot models again I'd be very happy to work with you :)

Take care and keep up your great work!

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