Tag: photographer
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What is and isn’t a model release
I read online forums where people often ask questions about model releases, misinformation and confusion is usually shared at this point. This post should help clear up some of the common misconceptions. First, let’s figure out what what a model release is. First let’s figure out what a model release is. It is basically a…
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5 Tips for beginning photographers
These 5 tips are for a person interested in beginning photography. They are simply starting points, I shall be posting later with other tips to move your photography forward. 1) Don’t run out and buy, buy, buy equipment. Instead buy yourself a nice digital SLR, buy a good lens(preferably something good with low light like…
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Free Art Friday: Feb 2011
Conceptually Black‘s first Free Art Friday is open! The below print is bagged and mounted with museum quality mounting strips, it is sized at 8×12, on Kodak premium paper. Conceptually Black is a Cleveland, Ohio erotic photographer, who is holding monthly giveaways of art. These pieces could be test prints, gallery or store prints that…
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Model networking
So you’ve decided to become a model and don’t know where to start? My best advice is to develop a network, this will allow you to share tips, learn who is reputable, maintain safety and find jobs. A good network should be built up of models, photographers, make-up artists, hair stylists, wardrobe stylists & designers…
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Loneliness destroys
Lone-ly [lohn-lee] affected with, characterized by, or causing a depressing feeling of being alone; lonesome. destitute of sympathetic or friendly companionship, intercourse, support, etc.: a lonely exile. lone; solitary; without company; companionless. Photographer Conceptually Black created this gothic art image in Toledo Ohio, it is supposed to convey an emotion of loneliness, depression and sadness.
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Model portfolio building
If you’re an agency represented model they will help you, but if you are going the freelance model route then you will need to build a portfolio, which will also help you build your network and will help you in getting paid gigs. First thing to know when seeking to build your portfolio is what…
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Safety tips – models
If a photographer claims to be working for a big company, ask yourself these questions first. -Do I fit the normal look of the models this company uses? Think of it simply like this, if you don’t look like a V.S. model, would V.S. use you? -Why aren’t they using an agency? Most major ad…
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rules for escorts
In my guidelines for shooting I mention I have rules for bringing someone to a shoot, now first off remember these rules only apply to shoots with Conceptually Black, every photographer has their own rules and many don’t allow them. I have decided to allow escorts, not because I feel it is a good substitution…
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Free Art Friday: Rules
Free Art Friday is a chance for fans of Conceptually Black to get free artwork. The challenge opens of the first friday of every month and closes at midnight on the last Thursday of each month, with the winner being announced on the last Friday. The winner will be chosen randomly, completely without influence or…
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soaking wet dreams
This image was created at the Detroit Erotic Art Collaborative, in Detroit, Michigan’s infamous Leland Hotel. The DEAC event is a weekend of models and photographers getting together, creating erotic art, fetish portraits and general art photography. I invite you to sign up for the event and attend. Conceptually Black is a photographer that attends…
