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If you're curious...

2008-07-04T13:05:56Z

If you live in the Santa Cruz area, you should definitely come see my photography show on the corner of Park and Soquel at my work--Bay Photo! You can come anytime Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. Thanks a million! PS I'd love to see yours, too

For more info, please visit www.lucidartz.com

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Call for B&W Photography Submissions for Conclave: A Journal of Character

2008-04-25T23:40:34Z

Conclave: A Journal of Character is accepting submissions of B&W photography from April 1- July 1, 2008
www.conclavejournal.com

Conclave: A Journal of Character is an annual print journal that focuses on character-driven writing and photographs.
You can read a little about of our journal, and specifically the type of photography we're looking for here:
http://conclavejournal.com/submissions/photoguidelines/photoguidelines.html

Sincerely,
Valya Dudycz Lupescu, Editor
Conclave: A Journal of Character
www.conclavejournal.com

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digital woes

2008-03-24T05:52:26Z

i'm wondering if i'm alone in being a little disappointed in digital b&w.

I really like the flexibility of independently tweaking the density values of different wavelengths, but it seems that there is a VERY limited range of tweaking before obnoxious pixilization rears its ugly head.

So is it just me?

my software (aperture and lightroom)?

my camera (pentax k10d)?

as it is, i've pretty much returned to shooting film and my k10d is a paperweight, which makes me ponder selling it and using the proceeds to subsidize diving deeper into a medium format system or maybe a new one(i have a bronica etr now, but i'm not entirely thrilled with its design/interface).

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Any workshops in or around Ohio

2008-03-22T00:09:44Z

Does anyone know any work shops coming up, either in Ohio or in the surrounding states?

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Simple test

2008-03-13T08:43:58Z

This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally. The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous.
Please scroll down slowly and give due consideration to each line.

You are in Florida, Miami to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of biblical proportions. You are a photojournalist working for a major newspaper, and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making photos. There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury.

Suddenly you see a man floundering in the water. He is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer... somehow the man looks familiar. You suddenly realize who it is. It's George W. Bush! At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to pull him under.

You have two options-you can save the life of G.W. Bush or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the death of one of the world's most powerful men.

So here's the question, and please give an honest answer:

Would you select high contrast colour film, or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?

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Bush Admin Proposes Fees To Photograph National Parks

2008-03-10T04:07:00Z

PHOTOGRAPHERS--STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS!

READ THIS:
Fees proposed for photographing public lands:
www.seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/...3.html

AND THEN READ THIS:

Photographers did nothing while, local and state beaches, and cities, decided
to write new ordinances that made photographers cash-cows to the government.
I suggest photographers do something now, before it's too late.

Problem:
Define "commercial". By letting local landmanagers be responsible for implementation and enforcement, there will
be mistakes, over-zelous rangers citing people when they probably shouldn’t–it happens. I liken this to what
happend at local state and city beaches, if the rangers or officers catch someone with a really nice camera they
will probably ask you to leave or cite you. They just can’t tell who is who when it comes to photography. With the
advent of cheap digital SLRs, just about everyone looks like a professional. What really sucks is the fees, they
will be straight across the board expensive, and have insurance requirements too. So wether you are a newbie
wanting to take a picture to sell a few postcards at the local gift shop or wanting to do stock photography (with
no guarantee of income), it will COST YOU…. Even if it’s personal, you will get hassled, because you look
“professional.”

The photo-journalist are worried about how it affects their news reporting of non-breaking news. I think that
freelance photographers and advanced hobbyists should be the ones really worrried–they are the biggest cash cow,
because there are more of them.

I would suggest everyone that has a camera voice out against permit requirements for photography. It simply does
not require the large crews that the film industry requires and all the strings attached to it. Photography permits
are just a cash cow to the government, and it’s time ALL photographers voice out against being victimized by our
government. We are NOT wallets to be tapped at whim. Some suggest we be taxed reasonably like fisherman or hunters.
But even that is soooo ridiculous, we are being taxed for photographing nature, without exhausting its resources.
It is a sad, sad day when we are nothing more than wallets to our government.

Voice out, you can write to the department of interior individually or as a group…
www.doi.gov/contact.html

DO SOMETHING…

Fact:
Anyone who enters a national park is already paying an entrance fee.

City beaches already have photography permit requirements in the tripple digits, as well as
insurace requirements in the million dollar category. The same thing can be expected to happen now at National
parks unless photographers unite and do something.

This basically walls out small and independent shooters from
even attempting anything entrepreneurial. (commentary: I guess only rich people can have their portraits taken at
the beach by rich photographers--so much for equality).

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Cool site for photographers

2008-03-08T02:06:41Z

Hey everyone. I work for a site called MOLI and we have a really cool opportunity going on for artists, photographers, painters, writers, etc. Its a contest called Starving Artist. You can enter any item of art for the chance to win your rent paid for a month! Check it out, its pretty cool! I have a few friends that entered and are doing really well. Go check it out and vote for your favorite! Or better yet, go enter a piece of art! Can't hurt to try!
http://www.moli.com/starvingartist

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FREE Visual Artists Market Place

2008-02-14T19:35:43Z

The Ivory Tower

Writers Markets and Visual Artists Market Listings!
- 500 total markets (and growing)
- Over 75 Visual Arts markets (and growing)
- Line art, color art, photography
- Wide variety of disciplines and genres needed!

Tell all your artists friends to check in daily for new markets!

Free for all users!

http:\\www.theivrytower.com

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Photographers and Models: opinion needed, glamour photography

2008-02-06T02:14:48Z

Photographers and Models,

I am writing a process analysis essay on the process of photographing models and getting the best out of your shoot. As a photographer, I have learned the most about shooting subjects by modeling for professional photographers who knew how to direct amateur models, and from professional models that teach the craft of modeling. Please offer any advice or info about your personal process. I can use all the input to put together a sequenced process of tips of the trade that will help and inspire both professional and amateur models and photographers alike!!

Professional Photographers:
What are the key directing points you use in making your models feel natural, comfortable, and at ease.
What are some recourses that have influenced you, that you think could help others?
Preferences? Tips? Posing? Attitude?

Professional and Amateur Models:
Can you describe some experiences with photographers that have made you feel comfortable or
otherwise?
What are some strategies you use in a shoot to produce the best product?
Resources? Advice? Posing? Attitude?

Thank you so very much! any input for sharing is greatly appreciated!
Shanna

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Fav Photos of 2007 and happy new year!

2008-01-22T00:28:52Z

I want to take time to share with you some of my favorite photography
that I have done over the past year.

Click on this link to view the full gallery.
www.loscocco.net/images/2007photography

Its so hard to choose the best ones when i have tens of thousand of photos
to choose from but I would love to hear your comments on them
Hope you enjoy them!

If you know anyone who need photos taken please let me know as i am looking to get more experience.

Happy 2008!!!!
I hope its a good one for you.
:)
Sincerely
Erin

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New here

2007-12-24T19:22:33Z

Hi, so happy to find this tribe & post the 4 newest additions. I've always loved B&W, ever since me & Dad shared time in his teensy darkroom
developing my kiddy 120 Instamatic pics! Say .... any of you know where to get this antique kind of film? B&W or color? I still have, and love,
that old Instamatic. You'll be seeing more from me .....

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fascinating morphing celebrity women

2007-12-10T00:19:32Z

http://tinyurl.com/2u3pbz

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Photography workshops / classes in Santa Rosa and San Francisco

2007-09-15T15:01:24Z

The Northern California Center for the Photographic Arts - www.nccenterphotoarts.com - will begin workshops Oct 27 in Santa Rosa and San Francisco the end of January 2008. These will all be taught by experienced photographers / educators who have a genuine understanding of their respective subject. These are not basement classes where a "photographer” is trying to make a few extra bucks, or a camera store trying to sell some stuff. "The Center’s primary goal is to Teach, to Create and Preserve the Art of Photography.

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San Francisco pics

2007-09-03T08:59:18Z

Finally got around to adding the San Francisco photos from last year on my Flickr page. Take a look . . . www.flickr.com/photos/christinaweber

I've also posted some more new/old beach, baby, and black & white stuff on there, too, for some extra eye candy.

I appreciate your comments and feedback and thanks for looking!

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New photos From LA shoot. Comments?

2007-08-03T19:50:19Z

New pics from my recent LA photoshoot at flickr
www.flickr.com/photos/ebo...0241804988/
Comments appreciated.
(not all of these are B/W)

Technical details
I used Kodak Professional Ultra Color 100 speed film which is really vibrant, for some I used Kodak Professional b/w 400 c-41 process. It is a b/w that you process like color and that gives a very slight off temperature coloration tho the b/w. makes them less blue.
For equipment I used a Cannon Rebel 2000 a 28-80mm lens with a phoenix fisheye lens adapter. The adjustable telephoto with the fisheye adapter works backwards...at 28 it is very flat but at 80 it is super bowled out. So you have complete control over your distortion. I had an assistant bounce gold light from a reflector on the subjects in bright sunshine, so that I could use a large Fstop (smaller hole) to get the deep focal distance. Then I smeared a small small amount of vaseline around the edges of a polarizing filter mounted on the fisheye adapter. the natural distortion from the fisheye thru the filter w/the large fstop causes a long but narrow focal range. More like the human eye sees than a regular camera (wide but short focus). For some I did exactly the opposite.
I shot with a pentax asahi manual with a asahi 1:2 50 mm lens .I cranked up the shutter speed so that I would have to use the smallest fstop (largest aperture) so that the focal distance would be a few inches deep.
I did the same thing with a polarizing filter and vaseline smeared strategical and a little clean up in photoshop. Viola

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Website featuring black and white

2007-07-10T06:30:57Z

Hi all,

I'm new to tribe, but thought i'd give it a go, seems like a cool concept. I'm a photographer from Ballarat in Australia, specialising in fine art black and white nudes and erotica.

Just thought i'd say hi and give you all the link to my website so you could have a look and tell me what you think of my work.

I am always open to any ideas people have, and am also on the hunt for models and colaberations, both in work and in publishing.

All feed back is welcome.

www.scottjamesprebble.com

Thanks

Scott

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Im looking for gypsy visual documents.

2007-07-09T02:00:56Z

I have seen Joseph Koudelka biography and pictures at Magnum Photos but I will like to know if there is more research about nomadic people.

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Medium Format film scans

2007-07-04T01:58:44Z

Any recommendations on labs or service bureaus for doing medium format scans, preferably in No. Calif? I'm going to be shooting a project this summer to 6x7 and 6x6 and want to line up my scanning services ahead of time. I'd prefer these not to be sub'ed out to another vendor as some shops seem to do, and will need some sort of quantity deal as I'll have somewhere around 60 transparencies.

Thanks!

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It's Chinatown Jack...

2007-05-08T07:40:21Z

http://people.tribe.net/0150fe26-d126-40ea-bc3e-08f25ded44de/photos

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Hand-coloring class in Bay Area?

2007-05-07T17:02:49Z

Many years ago, I took a great class on hand-coloring prints at the Harvey Milk Photo Center in SF. Anyone know where I might find another class like this? I've still got the paint and pencils somewhere and would love to get back into it.

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Photo Archiving

2007-05-07T05:29:41Z

Check out www.photoshelter.com - awesome site!

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looking for models in SF

2007-05-07T03:35:46Z

I just arrived in SF and I'd like to shoot some b&w tommorow.

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some new b&w photos from LA

2007-05-01T05:51:32Z

http://people.tribe.net/0150fe26-d126-40ea-bc3e-08f25ded44de/photos

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b&w film process in LA

2007-05-01T05:03:29Z

I'm looking for a good photo lab in LA to process some b&w (HP5 Ilford) negatives and scan them (in less then 2 days). Any suggestion?

Thanks a lot,

Mihai

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Check out my DA gallery

2007-04-27T15:24:48Z

I've started posting some of my more recent work. Take a look.

www.deviantart.com

My username is Kodicub. Enjoy

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Website Now Live

2007-04-24T13:19:53Z

Hello All,

After years of taking photos for the love of taking photos, I have finally built a website to showcase my work- http://www.joelongophotography.com

Please stop by and check back often. I am just in the infant stages with the site, and will be adding more images in the weeks to come.

Many thanks,

Joe

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Call for Entries - B&W

2007-04-23T22:42:56Z

The Center for Fine Art Photography has a Call for Entries - deadline May 1, 2007 - for a B&W show - there are awards and it's juried - all details can be found at www.c4fap.org, Call for Entries.
Good Luck!

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Shoot Miami

2007-04-20T13:09:56Z

The group for anyone who loves photography and is very enthustiastic about it. We strive to provide networking opportunities for professional photographers, semi-professional photographers, and enthusiasts. We are based in Miami, Florida but welcome anyone who lives here or is interested in the Miami photography scene.

We will have meetings about:

Photography as it is used in industries such as fashion, glamour, commercial, architectural, travel and entertainment, etc.
Photography in Fine Art and Art Galleries/Exhibits
Critiques
Photographic, lighting, and processing techniques
Photography as a business
Marketing yourself as a photographer
Portfolio building
...and much more

Most importantly, we want to create a group where photographers can meet each other, exchange ideas, and grow professionally.

If you are interrested in this free group please visit http://photo.meetup.com/572/

Thanks,

ZiZi

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Epson R2400 Professional Photo Printer For Sale - $650

2007-04-02T18:23:53Z

I am selling my Epson R2400 photo printer. It has only been used moderately. It works perfectly and will give you plenty of beautiful prints in the future.

I mainly used it to produces prints for 4 shows I had over the past year (many of which have been purchased by collectors... it really does make phenomenal prints). I am upgrading to the Epson 4800 and want to sell this printer to offset the cost.

It has ink cartridges in it, some fuller than others.
I have several replacement cartridges new and unopened:
photo black: 1
matte black: 1
cyan: 2
magenta: 1
yellow: 2
light cyan: 2
light black: 1
light light black: 2

I am asking $650 (It retails for $850).

With all of the extra cartridges (retail $13.00 ea and up; a $156 in ink alone) $750.

I will consider all reasonable offers.

206-325-1159

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Actually a favor...

2007-03-21T02:32:50Z

I am an amateur photographer, at best. I do love black and white photography and when I have the chance I whip out my 50lb manual camera and have at it. Unfortunately I'm a full time college student and stuck in two jobs...not to mention I live in a city of hellish lights. So the spare time I have is spent doodling. Herein lies the favor...thing: I cannot anything remotely realistic without a reference and the currently I am into facial expressions. Gloomy, moody, deranged, you name it, I want it. Since I can't find the time to go out and photograph people and because my internet searches have turned out to be less than fruitful, I ask that anyone reading this help me out! If you can recommend a site or even donate photos I'd really appreciate it!

~Me!

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Angelo Victor Mercure

2007-03-15T04:36:44Z

Hello.
My name is Angelo Victor Mercure and I always seek networking opportunities with fellow photographers, gallery owners, photography curators/collectors, and photography book editors/publishers.
My material is controversial and very adult-oriented.
If you are serious about photography and consider yourself open-minded, please feel comfortable to preview my professional site:

http://www.ironbamboo.com

If you wish to contact me, please do so ONLY via email communique:

sonny@ironbamboo.com

I look forward to corresponding with professional photographers and those who wish to make photography their profession.
Thank you very much for your time.
Respectfully,
Angelo Victor Mercure

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eye candy album take a peek

2007-03-10T17:37:25Z

anybody wanna look at some pics...my album has a small collection...

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flashbulb help

2007-02-06T19:40:47Z

I need some help. I am making a costume and I want to attach lots of flashbulbs on it however i need to find out information about them and how to wire them, the dangers of it, and anything else I might need to know.

Please help me by mailing me with some information!

Thanks
Atom

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Where to sell film Nikon

2007-02-01T13:39:27Z

Hey all! I've upgraded and I am selling my Nikon F-100 (body only) and SB-28. Where is the best place to go to sell? I didn't think e-bay would be my best bet, and Penn wans tto give me next to nothing.

Thanks everyone:)

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Rental darkroom

2007-01-30T23:10:13Z

Hello, I am a new member of Tribe, and while not new to the internet, I am new to participating in an online community. So, I am still learning how to post and the etiquette of what to post where. Any feed back is appreciated. I did want to let the community know that I operate a self-use rental darkroom, located in Santa Rosa, capable of handling many of the processes involved in b&w photography, including a film developing room. I also have available a dry mount press and large mat cutter. If you have a need let me know. I am just figuring out how to set up my home page and fill out my profile so there is not much there yet but leave a message if you want. Thanks.

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SF East Bay area - Need location to shoot discreet work 2/3 or 2/4

2007-01-29T05:49:24Z

Bay area folks,

Know of a place to shoot some discreet work (indoors, but if you know of a great outdoor location, I'll be looking for those for the warmer weather as well)? Hoping to find a place between Oakland and Milpitas, and out to Pleasanton (hoping closer to Oakland). Possibility of shooting in San Francisco as well. I know the hotels, etc. but those are so boring for backgrounds, etc. Looking for a place to shoot, and will need to shoot for about 2-3 hours. Well lit, and of course it needs electrical for the equipment, etc. Can't afford too much - this is a shoot for her website and she's not raking in the money yet.

I know you'll come through for me.

Thanks,

Marc aka UCPhotog

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Canon A1 camera set for sale on Ebay. Pics in profile as well.

2007-01-24T20:36:09Z

cgi.ebay.ca/Huge-CANON-A...QcmdZViewItem

Hopefully the link works. If not check out item # 260076553609, or search "Canon A1 Camera Kit". Everything is in good condition. Please let me know if you have questions. I'll post a few pics in my profile as well.

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For Sale - Photo Studio Equipment

2006-12-27T18:25:55Z

Clearing out unused studio equipment...stuffs got to go.

Sinar F 4x5 system w/ tripod, case, lenses, etc
Copystand / Enlarger
Cine Tripod
Fog Machine
Fabric background
Hex-reflector Umbrellas

http://www.lafterhall.com/studio_equip.html

Cheers,
Jim
Livermore CA

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infer red film

2006-12-11T08:02:56Z

anyone know a good place to buy infer red film in the bay area?

idealy a place i could get to by public transit , i don't drive.

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New Tribe

2006-11-26T17:59:48Z

I am starting a new tribe for the Photography topic. If that is an interest of yours then go there and talk to fellow photographers about your passion in pictures. :)

The name of it is:

"SHUTTERBUGZ"

Tony

http://web.mac.com/aknorsk

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Alaska

2006-11-26T08:34:11Z

We live in Anchorage, Alaska and have a site that has a Blog page, podcast page, and many Photos pages for anyone to look at if they like. We grew up in North Dakota so Alaska is fresh and new to us though we have been here a while. We talk just about every day in the blog page and put videos up when we take them of wildlife or landscapes and such and put up photos on a regular basis as that is our new found hobby since we have been here. So take a peak and enjoy. :)

Tony and Kristie

http://web.mac.com/aknorsk

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INFRA RED in the digital world

2006-11-11T13:22:56Z

No pro DSLR camera has infra red capabilities. Some Olympus point-and-shoot models of the past had an infra red feature, but has since disappeared. However, Paint Shop Pro X (or 10) has infra red conversion features with varying levels of strength, making this program useful to anyone who likes to shoot IR today. Just thought I'd pass it on.

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Still Image (and short video) contest - Zannel Fest

2006-11-10T22:24:42Z

Photographing Tribe folks may be interested in Zannel Fest, an on-line contest for short form video, still images and art. We're looking for the kind of stuff we'll think is so amazing we'll want to pass on to our friends, family, office-mates, and nearby impressionable infants. And then we'll award selected entries with things like cash, shirts, syrup, and other crazy prize stuffs.

And luckily this festival is free to submit to. No more pesky registration fees when all you have to do is have access to the Internet and be able to press an upload button. But perhaps the best part of registering for Zannel Fest, in addition to prizes, is that you’ll also be (if you want!) one of the very first users of an almost launched content sharing network that encompasses mobile phones, the Internet, and possibly a device that hasn't been invented yet, like the PK-109 Video Helmet.

Participants are invited to submit original works in two categories - pictures or videos. Just make it fun, cool, sweet, or [insert your favorite superlative HERE].

All the info is here: www.zannelfest.com

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Woman of Cups

2006-11-04T22:50:02Z

The Woman of Cups - the rejoicer who emotionally rejuvenates and heals all who surround. Abundance is here vessel, and replenishment, her reward.

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New photo http://www.crimea-guide.com

2006-10-19T13:24:34Z

New photos on my site- welcome !!!

http://www.crimea-guide.com

Raymond

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NEWS - Canon to stop making single-lens camera

2006-10-09T01:19:11Z

Canon to stop making single-lens camera

Thu May 25, 10:08 AM ET

TOKYO - Japan's top camera maker, Canon Inc., will stop developing new single-lens reflex film cameras as more people abandon film for digital, company officials said Thursday.

The Tokyo-based Canon's move followed a similar move by its closest Japanese rival, Nikon Corp., which announced earlier this year it would stop making seven of its nine film cameras and concentrate on digital models.

Canon will continue making film cameras already on the market as long as their demand remains. Whether to withdraw from the film camera business will be "decided appropriately by judging the market situation," said Canon spokesman Hiroshi Yoshinaga.

Japanese camera makers sold a combined total 64.77 million digital cameras last year globally, compared with 5.38 million film cameras, according to industry figures. Yoshinaga said his company could not disclose the number of cameras sold.

Meanwhile, Tsuneji Uchida, president of Canon, told reporters that demand for film cameras will be limited to "special needs" like camera buffs, Kyodo News agency said.

In January, Konica Minolta Holdings Inc., another Japanese optical manufacturer, said it was quitting the camera business altogether — digital and film — and selling its digital assets to rival Sony Corp

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attention all photographers

2006-10-06T23:11:19Z

hi.
please bring cameras to decompression and take beautiful pictures of the steam engine and steam team of KSW. we are looking for some unconventional shots for a postcard. 35mm b+w would be super.
good pics for you, good pics for us.
thx!

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can't afford a Leica, thoughts on solid 35 mm cameras?

2006-09-22T14:35:02Z

Hi,
i have a canon Eos 10s which is dying and am looking to buy a new (used) camera.
I am not interested in most of the custom functions or pre-set modes that Eos offers. What I am after is a sturdy camera that I can use manually , which is not too large or heavy (smaller than the Eos 10 would be great), easy to focus and use manually.
and i can't afford a Leica...
Any suggestions of models would be well appreciated (canon would be nice but not crucial,as i have two lenses)!
thanks.

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Street Photography

2006-09-19T03:14:45Z

Anyone out there know any good books on the whole how-to of street photography? Or, better yet, good books on contemporary street photographers with examples of some of their work? I love street photography, but I think the paparazzi (spelled correctly?) have made it more difficult for street photographers to do their thing. Thanks.

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Howdy

2006-09-18T11:41:57Z

I'm new, thought I would say hello, and I hope to learn a bunch!

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Period photos

2006-09-13T15:56:21Z

My profile shot is the shot I have to offer at the moment...I hope to share more soon!
Thanks for viewing,,,

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new member

2006-09-12T23:21:41Z

hey all

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I'll be at Photo San Francisco July 21-23

2006-07-16T17:32:40Z

Hey Everyone,
I'll be showing six of my images at Photo San Francisco next week at the Focus Magazine space, so if you're in the city come on by and say hi!

Hope to see you there.
Peace,
Bruce
www.finelightphotography.net

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Modeling sites(Some are adult oriented)

2006-07-13T23:29:25Z

This website has a great amount of modeling sites. Please be careful as there are some adult oriented sites here.

http://www.angelfire.com/cantina/webladies

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Digital camera blocking technology created

2006-07-10T20:32:15Z

Interesting...

Digital camera blocking technology created

ATLANTA, June 19 (UPI) -- Georgia Institute of Technology scientists say they've created a prototype device that can block digital video cameras from working in a specific area.

The scientists say the prototype -- which could be used to stymie unwanted use of video or still cameras -- uses off-the-shelf equipment to scan for, find and neutralize digital cameras. The system works by looking for the reflectivity and shape of the image-producing sensors used in digital cameras.

Associate GIT Professor Gregory Abowd, who led the study, says the camera-neutralizing technology shows commercial promise in two principal fields -- protecting areas against espionage photography and stopping video copying.

Researchers explain a digital camera's image sensor -- called a CCD -- sends light back directly to its origin rather than scattering it, making it relatively easy to detect and identify video cameras.

Once a scanning laser and photo-detector located a video camera, the system would flash a thin beam of visible white light directly at the CCD, overwhelming the target camera with light and rendering recorded video unusable.

A paper on the technology, which is still under development, was presented during the Ubicomp conference in Tokyo last September.

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on going project...searching for models

2006-07-10T02:09:07Z

emerging student photographer with a handful of experience looking for serious models to pose for fine art nudes or any other upcoming projects. photographs are shot with medium format camera(s) using b&w white film only. (no digital or photoshop)
will trade for photographs if you're looking to make a portfolio. males and females needed of any body type. models are required to be comfortable being nude infront of the camera and photographers as well. no experience necessary if you're interested please contact me via email . saphyre919@yahoo.com or saphyre919@earthlink.net
PLEASE do not waste waste my time if you're not professional!!

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Hi

2006-06-25T07:07:51Z

New to the tribe and just wanted to say hello.

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Hi hi, Im new

2006-06-18T06:25:22Z

Hiya, Im Jillian, Im pretty new with tribe and very new with this tribe. I am retarded when it comes to posting pictures. Can someone please tell me how to do this...is hmtl involved? If it is....does anyone know where I can get a html generator....like I said, im retarded when it comes to posting pictures...

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Hi, new aboard....

2006-05-26T17:03:28Z

For the past 5 years I have been doing B&W portrait and promo photography, 35mm and medium format, but last year I went digital, and frankly haven't looked back. Would be interested in hearing from folks doing B&W portraits with digital and what cameras are working for you. I'm presently using a Sony 8 megapixel, which thus far has served me well, but I need to come up with a second camera so I have a backup on shoots.

Thanks,
Jim

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the NERVES, the AGONY, the ANTICIPATION!!!

2006-05-24T06:23:36Z

I've just dropped off a handfull of rolls to develop at my favorite photo lab,

these are from several studio and location shoots with a lot of models and strange lighting,
I'm dying from anticipation until they are in my hand.

it's so great to be WAITING.

I have no love for digital cameras and instant gratification,
the individual images seem cheap,
the cost and time involved in real prints is ecstasy...

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SF B&W Nude Model for Hire

2006-05-23T23:05:59Z

Hi everybody!

My name is Per, and I'm a semi-professional artistic nude model. My rate is $100/hour. I can travel throughout the SF Bay Area for work. I am available for shoots on the following dates:

May 24 - 29

June 13 - 15

June 27 and after

Please check out my full portfolio at http://modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=30323

Much love,
Per

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FILM (as in movie) recommendation for B&W photo fans.

2006-05-19T14:22:25Z

Check out SIN CITY. Every frame of that film could be a B&W still photo to be envied.

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Ideas for B&W photo

2006-05-03T18:36:16Z

can i get some ideas for a phot shoot I have coming up? As a human subject, I would like tasteful, yet playful poses..any ideas?

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Places to see and photograph in Santa Fe !?

2006-05-03T00:03:20Z

I am flying to Santa Fe (New Mexico) tomorrow to assist on an Architectural shoot...Any suggestions on places to see and take pictures of ?? Thanks.

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looking for Boudoir photographrt

2006-05-02T00:46:07Z

I am looking to setup a boudoir photo shoot for my wife. Located in northern Calofornia near Chico. I want something nice, she has lost over 200 lbs. Down to 135 lbs. and a size 6. Want to treat her to do this.
Found this place on the net
http://www.artisticimages.biz/default.asp
Photography - Artistic Images Photography by Elizabeth; Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County & Southern California
going to drop couple of grand, want to make sure I get my money worth. So any suggestions would be great.

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uploading pictures in posts???

2006-04-25T20:44:32Z

I tried to put up images from a photobucket account into my post on tribe but the links didn't work..

Anyone know why??

I tried using the tag link this

<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/jackula/DSC_0207email.jpg" alt="Image hosting by Photobucket">

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NEW TRIBE MEMBER

2006-04-16T11:56:08Z

Thank you for viewing my work... critiques are always welcome and appreciated!!

~tim

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camera out of a shoebox?

2006-04-05T15:18:22Z

Back in photo class i remember my instructor saying that you could make a camera out of a shoebox by putting photo paper in one end and tinfoil in the other (you poke a lil hole in the tinfoil after you set it down somewhere) supposidly an imagine is supposed to show up on the photo paper after you develope it...has anyone actually tried this? i'm bored and thought it might be worth a shot. i haven't wasted enough photo paper today =)

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new tribe

2006-03-28T01:14:03Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/strobelighting

check it out and contribute

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SF Alternative Model Available

2006-03-02T04:40:41Z

I just wanted to let people know that I am seeking photo shoots with other artists
for Spring and Summer 2006

Please contact me if you are interested
I look forward to collaborating with some other lovely creative minds

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NEWS: Nikon Plans to Stop Making Most Cameras That Use Film

2006-02-15T12:02:41Z

January 12, 2006
Nikon Plans to Stop Making Most Cameras That Use Film
By MARTIN FACKLER

TOKYO, Thursday, Jan. 12 - The Nikon Corporation, the Japanese camera maker, said Thursday that it would stop making most of its film cameras and lenses in order to focus on digital cameras.

The company, based in Tokyo, is the latest to join an industrywide shift toward digital photography, which has exploded in popularity. Rivals like Kodak and Canon have already shifted most of their camera production into digital products.

Nikon said it would halt production of all but two of its seven film cameras and would also stop making most lenses for those cameras. The company will halt production of the film camera models "one by one," though it refused to specify when.

A company spokesman said Nikon made the decision because sales of film cameras have plunged. In the most recent fiscal year ended March 2005, Nikon said that film camera bodies accounted for 3 percent of the 180 billion yen ($1.5 billion) in sales at the company's camera and imaging division. That is down from 16 percent the previous year.

By contrast, sales of digital cameras have soared, the company said, jumping to 75 percent of total sales in the year ended March 2005, from 47 percent three years earlier. Scanners and other products account for the remainder of the division's sales.

"The market for film cameras has been shrinking dramatically," the company spokesman, Akira Abe, said. "Digital cameras have become the norm."

Mr. Abe said the announcement might trigger a brief revival in sales of film cameras, as film photography buffs rush to buy the cameras before production stops. The decision may also help make film cameras a popular nostalgia item in second-hand markets like eBay.

Nikon made its first film camera in 1948, as Japan rose from the ashes of defeat in World War II.

The quality and durability of Nikon's film cameras made them popular for decades among amateurs and professionals alike, turning Nikon into one of the industry's best-known brands. The first Nikon cameras arrived in the United States in the 1950's when American servicemen started bringing them home from tours of duty at American bases in Japan.

But in recent years, all brands of film cameras have virtually disappeared from store shelves.

Digital photography has won out because its images are visible immediately and are easily stored on tiny computer chips, eliminating the need to carry and develop clunky rolls of film.

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TRIBE INVITE -- Photography and Zen

2006-02-08T02:47:18Z

Hello fellow photographers,

I'm cross-posting this on all of the major photo tribes, so forgive me if you see it a bunch.

<o> Photography and Zen <o> is a tribe dedicated to the ways that photographs impact our lives. This tribe is mostly for serious picture takers, but I've also invited snapshot takers, models, and people who don't know the front end of a camera from the back. We sometimes lose site of the non-photographers, butwithout them, we wouldn't have anyone to show our pictures to!

There are plenty of photo sites on Tribe that talk about the technical side, but photography is much more than that. Millions of pictures are taken every second. We inadvertently see hundreds of photos every day. They're a major part of modern society.

Some of the topics will be:

• The ethics of candid shots
• Becoming one with your subject
• Representing yourself as a photographer with regard to other photographers
• What photo buyers look for in an image
• The significance of photography as an art form
• Photography as an instrument to bring about social change
• Critique of images
• The UNtechnical techniques (such as knowing your instrument enough that it becomes second nature thus enabling you to lose yourself in your art -- stuff like that)
• Erotica vs. porn
• And anything else you want to talk about

So come on by and share your thoughts and/or images.

<o> Photography and Zen <o>
tribes.tribe.net/photographyandzen

-Jay-

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I started a new Tribe

2006-01-31T01:53:29Z

I am looking for some Photographers to join a new Tribe Called Advertising Photographers-Art Directors
I am Looking to hook us all up with more Buyers-Vendors..and to discuss pertinent issues to
Advertising Photography on both sides.Especially the trend to use exisiting stock/photography
Lets get more connected to the Buyers.I am posting in Tribes I think our target market users'are.
Thanks Silky http://tribes.tribe.net/advertisingphotographers
hope to see you in there...Silky

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665 polaroid

2006-01-24T22:18:06Z

For those of you who like to use 665 and print from the negative, better stock up. Polaroid is going to stop making it.
http://www.polaroid.com/global/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441760025&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302028651&bmUID=1137954142328&bmLocale=en_US

Doug

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pop up flashes

2006-01-21T08:46:44Z

hey all,

so i've been photographing for around 10 years now. i'm a basic equipment type of guy. not into a million different settings and special effects and all the bullshit. lately i've been interested in purchasing one of those cameras with the pop up flashes though. i'm attracted to them for the ease of use and the ability to take a quick photo on the fly without having to manually set everything. is there a durable, full bodied camera with such a flash (preferably nikon) that you can suggest? to see what kind of work i do you can check my website www.joeneff.com.

thanks
joe

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i hope this puts a smile on your dial!

2006-01-14T23:37:52Z

Hi there!

Hope everyone is having a good new year! Thought I might just post this email below, if you have a min and want a laugh please check out

www.malverngazelle.com

... Peacefully Denny

Happy New Year Gazelle lovers !

Thank you all very much for your support with our first two editions. Once again we stormed the charts, reaching No 3 on www.topcomedysites.com - our highest position yet. If you have not already done so, please go to www.topcomedysites.com, find the Gazelle (currently No 4)and click on the green squares to the right hand side to vote for our site - we can get to number 1 !!
Gazelle World Womination . . . ha ha ha (evil, despotic laughter).

Also, a big thanks to everyone who came to our Christmas Party (photos and video diaries to follow in January edition). Hope you all had as much fun as we did.

The next Gazelle, our New Year, new Look special is out now and you know nothing excels as well as a swell gazelle hehe!

Have a great 2006

The Gazelle Team

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New image...

2006-01-14T05:14:59Z

Hey all,

I just posed a new image & would love some comments & feedback.

Paige

Please have a look & tell me what you think.

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Introduction

2006-01-11T18:53:58Z

I joined here awhile back, but given the recent round of new people and introductions thought I'd finally say hi to everyone. :)

I shoot both B&W and color, almost all to film (35mm & 120) still. However, as I need to modernize my workflow and some of my favorite products are being discontinued, am planning to move to digital soon.

I have several B&Ws in my gallery, but am holding off posting more until policy seems a bit more settled here on tribe.

Best and all,

Ken

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Digital SLR

2006-01-11T14:30:55Z

Hello,

Looking for some help, i am looking to buy an entry level digital SLR, somthing under $800 w/ a kit lens. Can anyone recomend one for use in digital B&W? Its my main concern w/ a digital camera is being able to take true BW images, from what I understand most of them take color and then digitally convert to BW or else you have to convert yourself in photoshop type software. I am really looking to try and find something where I can just shoot in BW. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

posted in B&W Photography - 9 replies

Hey there, Im a newbie

2006-01-09T06:30:59Z

I stumbled upon this Tribe and thought that I would join up. Hope to post some cool B&W pics soon.

Dave

posted in B&W Photography - 2 replies

hi hi i'm new

2006-01-08T04:56:09Z

hello,
I was just invited to join, thank you Tina =) I was wondering if most of you do digital work, or good ol fashion darkroom stuff? i'm interested in both, but have only done the darkroom work =) Thanks

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New Member Hello | Photo Samples

2005-12-27T19:11:44Z

Greetings to Everyone:

I've recently joined Tribe.net and this Tribe specifically. I'm a B&W fine art photographer, see my bio photos for samples of my art.

Be Peace,
Bruce

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ILFORD gallerie fb paper feedback (crosspost)

2005-12-21T21:22:29Z

what are your experiences with it?

i've printed ilford a lot before i took a long break from my darkroom. now there is gallerie, and the old fb multigrade is so much thinner and somewhat dissapointing.
i last tried the warm toned which is not too bad, if you are into green hues,which i think for some subject matter it's quite nice...

but i've heard good things about gallerie and that it has extra silver in the emulsion. can it be as good as oriental?
i wanna give it a go, but would like some feedback first...if you don't mind sharing. :-)

thanks!

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this tribe going private on 12/20?

2005-12-19T07:06:58Z

hello - i just joined this tribe because i realized that it's a "mature" tribe, and on 12/20 it will be made private and i won't be able to find it anymore! are there any plans to un-mature the tribe and keep it public?

in case you are wondering what i am talking about, here's the letter sent out to moderators of mature tribes:

Hi,

We wanted to drop a note to everybody who currently moderates a “Mature” tribe, because of these important changes coming up on December 20th:

1) We’re implementing Community Flagging. To ensure that all posts are respectful, and to respond to concerns from our users about some of the content on the site being offensive, we’re going to allow members to flag content (photos and listings) for removal. In our judgment, it’s likely that at least some of the photos in the Mature tribe(s) you currently moderate will be flagged for removal by other tribe.net members.

2) We’re updating our Terms of Use (“TOU”). This update is to reflect changes in the legal environment facing us and our members. In particular, posting content that portrays obscenity, pornography, or sexually explicit conduct is for practical purposes illegal for members like ours under U.S. federal law. So it will be prohibited in our TOU, and we will drop the “Mature” designation from your tribe and sitewide.

3) If your tribe currently has “public” status, we’ll be switching it to “private” status on 12/20. This means that only invited members will be able to see any content in it, and any links to content inside the tribe will only work if the user is already a member of your tribe. It also means your tribe will not appear in search results. We’re making the switch for you to give you time to remove all the content that’s in violation of the new TOU. (As a moderator, you will always have the option down the road of switching the status back to public).

What to do now: we suggest you remove all photos that you think are likely to be considered in violation of the new TOU. When you’re done with that, and only then, go to the Manage Tribe page and change the Mature category for your tribe from Mature to whatever seems most appropriate. Doing this now may save you a lot of work down the road, but it is only an option to you before 12/20.

Tribe will always depend on great moderators for remaining a great service, and so we’re grateful for your help as we all go through these changes. If you have questions, we’ll be discussing this online at moderators.tribe.net and tribeideas.tribe.net

Thanks,

Wade Lagrone
VP Marketing, Tribe.net
www.tribe.net/template/pub%2CAbout.vm

P.S. If you have so many photos to remove that it’s a big chore, let us know and we’ll figure out a way to help.

posted in B&W Photography - 7 replies

new pix

2005-12-16T21:01:38Z

i started doing self-portraits a few months ago. no photography experience, just suddenly got an idea and picked up my digital camera. was working in color until recently. loving the b&w. check out more of my work if you wish at karesanti.deviantart.com/gallery.

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What to get started!

2005-12-10T11:51:39Z

Looking for help as I am intrested in getting started into B&W photography.

What sort of digital camera would you recomend for entry level and is there any other equipment you would see as a must.

Thank you for your assistance in advance.

Richard

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photo gallery

2005-12-10T00:34:44Z

Hi Everyone

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving.

I just uploaded some photos to the gallery and thought I'd let you know.

The rest of my B&W shots of San Francisco (so far) can be seen at:

www.sfarchived.com

Comments welcome.

.//Daren

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B&w for personal pics ...

2005-12-09T21:42:16Z

Do you prefer them, or color, for your own shots and those of family/friends?

posted in B&W Photography - 14 replies

PhotoArtCrimea http://www.crimea-guide.com

2005-12-09T10:12:04Z

In the spring 2006 All to Crimea!
I invite extreme round, cave cities, underwater caves,
tunnels, grottoes the sunk ships, galleys,
the Greek settlements on depth of 3-4 meters!

Look-

http://www.crimea-guide.com

Write I shall answer All!

roart@evpanet.com

Roman KRAVCHENKO

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Negative Scanners

2005-12-07T05:29:46Z

I'm intrigued by the idea of shooting black and white film, 35mm and 2-1/4" square, and maybe one day 4x5, then scanning the negatives.

Any recommendations or caveats? What price range is there in scanners?

Mike

posted in B&W Photography - 7 replies

negative scanner too

2005-12-01T01:45:36Z

I also am interested in negative scanners, I do have one other question though. is it possible to use a scanned negative to make a digital print, or is it mainly used for archiving and doing contact sheets?

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SF Nude Model for Hire

2005-11-25T21:33:18Z

Hi,

My name is Per. I'm a semi-experienced nude, lingerie, glamour, and fetish model who does solo stills, primarily for amateur photographers who are looking to build their portfolios. I'm female, 23 years old, white, 5'4", 120 lb, 34B-25-34, dress size 4, shoe size 7.5, with black hair and hazel eyes, no body mods. My rate is $100/hour. I am willing to travel to locations in the SF Bay Area for work.

My full, online portfolio is located at Tribe.net:

http://people.tribe.net/per_model_sf

I am available for shoots on the days posted below. After January 13, 2006, I am not sure if/when I will be available to shoot again.

Dec. 11
Dec. 12
Dec. 14
Dec. 15
Dec. 17
Dec. 18
Jan. 6 - 13

Thanx for your consideration. Please do not hesitate to send me a personal message if you are interested in exploring the possibility of us working together.

Happy holidays.

Per : )

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Platinum/Palladium printing class

2005-11-17T16:49:02Z

I'm teaching a Pt/Pd class through CCA's Extended Ed program in Oakland soon. If you're inteested, call them at 510-594-3652 or 510-594-3710.

Platinum/Palladium Printing
OAK 2038
Instructor: William Laven
Fri., 7–10 p.m., December 16
Sat. and Sun., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., December 17 and 18
3 sessions. $190; $15 materials fee payable to instructor at first session. Noncredit.
Prerequisite: black and white darkroom experience helpful
Enrollment limit: 6.

Platinum and palladium prints are known and admired for many reasons, among them a long, rich, and delicate tonal scale and unmatched archival quality. What might be a monochromatic black on a silver print, for example, is rendered as a series of subtly differentiated shadow tones on a Pt/Pd print. This course teaches students how to print with these two nonsilver processes. It also includes presentations on how to make both original and enlarged negatives of the correct density and contrast range for contact printing with platinum and palladium. Due to the small size of the class, students are guaranteed individual attention. Materials fee covers all necessary supplies. Bring to first class: 4" x 5" negatives, if you have them; if not, the instructor will loan negatives.

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2006 B&W Photography Calendars

2005-11-16T16:27:32Z

Hi!

I recently made a couple 2006 calendars using my photographs at the print-on-demand website, Lulu.com.

http://www.lulu.com/

And I thought you guys might like to (1) learn how you can make (and sell) calendars of your own work (for free) and/or (2) see these:

2006 Yosemite AiR (Artist in Residence) Calendar

http://www.lulu.com/content/177414

2006 Legends of American Motocross Calendar

http://www.lulu.com/content/177414

Enjoy!
Charlie
--------
Charlie Morey
Charlie@digitalphotography.tv
http://www.digitalphotography.tv

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new pix in my profile

2005-11-14T21:56:15Z

I just did a shoot over the weekend that i was very happy with. Was going for a 30's/40's hollywood glamour lighting look but ended up more with a 30's Berlin look. Happy all the same..

enjoy...

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