What I've been up to – Chapter Dee

Dee · 10-03-2008, 13:32

Not wanting to dump in Dawns thread, thought I would start my own edition

Basically, I've been pushing this photography thing in all directions lately. Long story short, otherwise you’ll all get bored

I've recently made some enquiries at our local village hall about event photography, they have engagement parties and birthday parties etc held there, so I thought I would ask if they needed a “Resident” tog as such, I called them today for an update, but apparently it hasn’t been put forward to the committee yet, they will let me know anything as soon as they do. If they come back and say no, they have no problem with me advertising on their bulletin board, which I know gets a lot of exposure.

I've also managed to land my first “job”, (term used loosely

) A friend of mine, her son has his prom in May, and she wants some shots of him and his mates with dates in front of their limo

Will be paid for, as I imagine the parents will be wanting prints. Another mate of mine wants some pics of him and his girlfriend, which I am happy to do, as does one of Daz’s mates, its all about the experience more than anything at the moment. Any shots I get, Ill be using to build a portfolio. My birthday came around just in time, as I've got some money to play with, and I've set myself a budget of £50 to get a half decent one made up.

Also, I've made some enquires about showing some of my stuff at a local arts festival in July, be a good chance to let people see what I can do.

I am going back to college soon for another tog course, this time learning Photoshop and such

An old school friend asked if I would do her wedding photos because she has less than 4 months to find another after her original was sacked! I've graciously declined this offer

And only this morning, I've put a advert in the local community magazine offering free portrait shoots. I wont be charging for my time, just for any prints.

Not much Ill admit, but all a step in the right direction

Bought to you by an excitable Dee

Tak · 10-03-2008, 13:36

Sounds great hun

Good luck with it all

Blackstar · 10-03-2008, 13:37

Good luck Dee

with each opportunity you will learn and improve and more doors will open. Fingers and toes crossed for you.

Dee · 10-03-2008, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kitten

well done Dee, you're doing really well. It takes guts to get out there and try to make a living out of something you really care about. Beats working in an office 9-5 for the rest of your life!

Thanks hun, thats kinda the reason I am doing it, I know I dont want to be in an office forever, its just not me. All it does for me is pay the bills, thats all, I dont get excited about what I do and I hate it.

Ok its taken me this long to decide what I really want to do , but now I know, I am going to bloody well run with it

And thanks everyone

petemc · 10-03-2008, 14:19

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Originally Posted by Betty

Thanks hun, thats kinda the reason I am doing it, I know I dont want to be in an office forever, its just not me. All it does for me is pay the bills, thats all, I dont get excited about what I do and I hate it.

Ok its taken me this long to decide what I really want to do , but now I know, I am going to bloody well run with it

And thanks everyone

I know exactly what you mean

Wish you all the best luck and hope you get there. Its tricky stuff, tiring and hard going some days but when it works it is SO worth it. Say yes to everything, but don't give away too many freebies. Join some model sites like www.net-model.com, http://www.modelmayhem.com/ and such to find local models willing to do TFP/CD (time for prints / cd) so you can practice on them while taking on paying jobs.

BBx · 10-03-2008, 14:30

All sounds cool! Will keep you busy and out of trouble no doubt

Good luck with it all lady!

BB x

Dee · 10-03-2008, 14:32

Thats just reminded me, thanks Pete! Meant to do that the other day

petemc · 10-03-2008, 14:52

Regarding poses. I had a quick look at the pdf and I dunno, it seems too staged. A little too "Pose 43, pose 59 and relax." If you get me. Tear sheets are great, lots of people use them. What I do is browse Flickr or DeviantArt for ideas and save them. I keep them all in iPhoto under different types of shoots. Then if I have a shoot coming up I print them off and show them to the models. Its a starting point. Now with my iTouch I can show them things on that saving paper. But I'd prefer them over the fixed poses because usually you can find a shot with the same feel not just the pose. That way you can better convey the concept to the model.

Dee · 10-03-2008, 14:56

Ill only learn with experience I guess

As for Net-Model, I have to show images in my portfolio within a week of signing up. Ill wait til Ive got some decent shots first

Roberta · 10-03-2008, 15:09

Nice use of initiative! Good luck with it all!

10-03-2008, 13:32	#1
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	What I've been up to – Chapter Dee Not wanting to dump in Dawns thread, thought I would start my own edition Basically, I've been pushing this photography thing in all directions lately. Long story short, otherwise you’ll all get bored I've recently made some enquiries at our local village hall about event photography, they have engagement parties and birthday parties etc held there, so I thought I would ask if they needed a “Resident” tog as such, I called them today for an update, but apparently it hasn’t been put forward to the committee yet, they will let me know anything as soon as they do. If they come back and say no, they have no problem with me advertising on their bulletin board, which I know gets a lot of exposure. I've also managed to land my first “job”, (term used loosely ) A friend of mine, her son has his prom in May, and she wants some shots of him and his mates with dates in front of their limo Will be paid for, as I imagine the parents will be wanting prints. Another mate of mine wants some pics of him and his girlfriend, which I am happy to do, as does one of Daz’s mates, its all about the experience more than anything at the moment. Any shots I get, Ill be using to build a portfolio. My birthday came around just in time, as I've got some money to play with, and I've set myself a budget of £50 to get a half decent one made up. Also, I've made some enquires about showing some of my stuff at a local arts festival in July, be a good chance to let people see what I can do. I am going back to college soon for another tog course, this time learning Photoshop and such An old school friend asked if I would do her wedding photos because she has less than 4 months to find another after her original was sacked! I've graciously declined this offer And only this morning, I've put a advert in the local community magazine offering free portrait shoots. I wont be charging for my time, just for any prints. Not much Ill admit, but all a step in the right direction Bought to you by an excitable Dee

10-03-2008, 13:36	#2
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Sounds great hun Good luck with it all __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

10-03-2008, 13:37	#3
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	Good luck Dee with each opportunity you will learn and improve and more doors will open. Fingers and toes crossed for you. __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen

10-03-2008, 14:52	#8
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Regarding poses. I had a quick look at the pdf and I dunno, it seems too staged. A little too "Pose 43, pose 59 and relax." If you get me. Tear sheets are great, lots of people use them. What I do is browse Flickr or DeviantArt for ideas and save them. I keep them all in iPhoto under different types of shoots. Then if I have a shoot coming up I print them off and show them to the models. Its a starting point. Now with my iTouch I can show them things on that saving paper. But I'd prefer them over the fixed poses because usually you can find a shot with the same feel not just the pose. That way you can better convey the concept to the model. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

10-03-2008, 15:09	#10
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	Nice use of initiative! Good luck with it all! __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...

10-03-2008, 14:30	#6
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	All sounds cool! Will keep you busy and out of trouble no doubt Good luck with it all lady! BB x

10-03-2008, 14:32	#7
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Thats just reminded me, thanks Pete! Meant to do that the other day

10-03-2008, 14:56	#9
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Ill only learn with experience I guess As for Net-Model, I have to show images in my portfolio within a week of signing up. Ill wait til Ive got some decent shots first