Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Torture defined
Tor-ture [tawr-cher] noun, verb –noun 1. the act of inflicting excruciating pain, as punishment or revenge, as a means of getting a confession or information, or for sheer cruelty. 2. a method of inflicting such pain. 3. Often, tortures. the pain or suffering caused or undergone. 4. extreme anguish of body or mind; agony. 5.…
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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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TFP/CD vs. Paying
Let’s talk a bit about TFP/CD shoots and paying a photographer for portfolio pictures. TFP/CD is a mutual trade shoot between a model and photographer and sometimes support staff like make-up artists, hair stylists and wardrobe stylist/designers. The purpose is to capture usable images for portfolio use, without having to pay each other out of…
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Have you ever?
Have you ever tried to touch a star? Reaching, stretching, straining… Attempting to grasp something you can never touch. Have you ever tried to feel a cloud? Reaching, stretching, straining… Attempting to sense something you can never touch. Have you ever tried to race the wing? Reaching, stretching, straining… Attempting to beat something you can…
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Happy New Year! 2011
This new year presents many opportunities, it lays before me as a new chance, it has endless possibilities. I have some ideas and plans to expand my business, advance my career and enjoy my life more. I don’t feel I will be as aimless as the past year, I feel I will be prepared to…
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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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guidelines for a shoot
These rules are only for people setting up shoots with Conceptually Black, not general guidelines for all shoots, communication will always be key. 1 ) To confirm a time slot, I require a valid, working phone number. No time will be reserved until this happens. 2 ) No surprise guests. If you feel it 100%…
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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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a moment’s dream
This photographic series is meant to capture the hectic feeling one has when they are with a new lover, that whirlwind time when each hour seems to last seconds, and each touch feels like it lasts days. Blur within a photograph can be used to convey movement or a sense of urgency. You can create…
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