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How did you get into
the photography
industry? |
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In8Photo
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I
have been a fan of
photography since my
grade school days, but
life took me in a
different direction.
Over the past 7 years
I have a lot more free
time, therefore I have
been able to pursue my
passion for photography.
I first starting
shooting with my wife,
Fitness Swimwear Model
Melisa Ann (http://www.melisaann.com)
I learned allot from
going on shoots with her
and from shooting with
her. about 4 years ago
my wife and I were on
vacation in Jamaica, A
man came up and asked if
my wife was the Model
Melisa Ann, and if she
was would like to model
for his swimwear
company. Obviously she
said yes. He then asked
what photographer took
most of the photos on
her site. I said that it
was me. He asked if I
would like to be the
full time photographer
for his company (That
man was Paul Lucido the
owner of
http://www.TeaseUm.com).
Obviously I said yes.
Here I am today
traveling to Jamaica 3-4
times/year shooting
photos of beautiful
models in Bikinis! |
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What trends do you
see in the field of
photography in the next
5 years? |
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In8Photo:
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We
are at the point now in
the digital revolution,
were there is just no
going back to film and
its happening very fast.
Just as people fought
the change from records
to CDs, the same will
happen with film and
digital cameras. Within
the next five years you
will see almost a
complete switch in the
photography world to the
digital realm. |
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What format (film or
digital) do you prefer
to work with? Why? |
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In8Photo:
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I
use a Canon 10D & 30D digital.
Because I use many of my
images online and store
the images on my
computer, a digital
camera was a hands-down
winner. I also don't
like film due to
photofinishing hassles
and such. If you are a
pro, film is still
superior, especially for
blowups, but most people
just don't need that
kind of control or
quality. Digital does
cost more and even
making prints costs a
little more, but you
will only be making
prints of your best
photos.
Another benefit is the
instant gratification;
as soon as you take the
photo you can view it.
At this point you can
check the picture for
the correct lighting and
focus. As if you were
doing a test photo.
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What is the
difference between film
and Digital? What are
the advantages and
disadvantages of both? |
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In8Photo:
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Film
exposes a visual image
onto special
light-sensitive
chemicals within the
film. The film itself
contains a physical
representation of the
image. Films are either
Color Negative (yielding
prints) or Transparency
(slides, which require a
slide projector/viewer
or to be scanned into a
computer). Films are
available in various
numbers of exposures Ð
usually 12, 24 or 36.
Advantages:
- Film cameras
don't really require
much investment
beyond the camera,
lenses, and maybe a
few filters--you
don't need a pc.
- Film cameras
don't have the lag
issues that
reasonably priced
digital cameras have
because all they do
is open the shutter
to expose the film
and advance it to
the next frame.
- Film cameras
tend to have many,
many, more
accessories
available for them.
- Good quality
35mm can be blown up
a lot
Disadvantages
- You pay and pay
for processing
unless you're
fortunate enough to
have the facilities
for your own color
film processing.
- You pay and pay
for film unless you
can buy in bulk and
roll your own rolls
or invest in a "bulk
film" back for your
camera.
- The instant
gratification factor
isn't there because
you can't see the
result until the
images are
processed.
- The lab can
destroy your work
pretty easily and
you get nothing but
a sorry if it
happens.
- You have to send
it off to the lab
for prints and blow
ups if you can't do
it yourself.
- Film must be
"balanced" for the
lighting situation
you want to use it
with. Filters, which
can be expensive,
may be necessary
with some types of
film.
- Takes practice
to get good film
shots under a
variety of
conditions.
Digital creates a
digital representation
according to the color
and intensity of light
falling upon an array of
special digital
receptors. Images are
digital files stored in
digital memory. All but
the least expensive
digital cameras use
removable memory cards
that are available in
various sizes (typically
128MB to 2 GB)
Advantages
- -Instant
gratification, with
most digital cameras
you can see the
image right after
you take it. No
processing, no
waiting here!
- Automatic white
balance. A good
digital will
automatically adjust
for a cloudy day,
indoor lighting,
tungsten lighting,
etc.
- Unlimited
shooting, fill up a
memory card, pop in
a another one. Cards
are used over and
over, not just once.
- With the right
software you can
adjust
color/bright/contrast
on your shots and
crop or enlarge as
you wish.
- With the right
printer you can
print your own shots
and crop them to
your preference.
- Newer cameras
offer EXIF to make
your shots print
even better than
older cameras; with
the right EXIF
printer.
- Everything is
digital, you can
store a HUGE number
of pictures on
common and cheap
CDRs, no more film
negatives or prints
to store or worrying
about film
deterioration or
fading prints.
- Fewer moving
parts, no film to
advance, no torn
sprocket holes, no
expensive motor
drives.
Disadvantages
- You need access
to a desktop or
laptop PC.
- Flash memory
storage cards can be
expensive,
especially in the
larger capacities.
- If you plan to
take a large number
of pictures you must
invest in a digital
wallet or other type
of "offloading"
device so that you
can clean the files
off your memory card
and keep using them.
- Batteries.
Digitals have
improved a lot in
battery life. Some
use proprietary
battery packs that
can get expensive.
Some use common
sizes like AA but
the drain is so
heavy you need to
invest in
rechargeable NiMh or
Lithium-ion cells
and chargers. You
get around 100-200
shots with most
digitals more if the
flash and LCD aren't
used. If your camera
has a proprietary
pack you also have
to invest in a
charger. No digital
photographer worth
his salt ever goes
out without at least
two fully charged
sets of batteries or
battery packs.
- Prints. More
investment in a good
photo printer, ink
and paper.
- Higher level of
technological
awareness. All these
gadgets and software
that you need to
support your digital
camera means you
better have the
interest to learn to
install, maintain
and use it all!
- Accessories and
filter adapters can
be quite expensive.
- Digital memory
cards can develop
errors, which could
mean you lose some
or all of the images
on the card.
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What is the most
difficult part of being
a photographer? |
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I
like most everything
associated with being a
photographer, the most
difficult part I would
say is dealing with
people in the industry
with closed minds and
bad attitudes. |
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What things do you
look for in the models
you work with? |
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In8Photo: |
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The
model must have a good
attitude, posing
experience and most of
all a personality that
shows through on the
photos. |
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What 3 tips would you
give a model just
starting out in the
industry? |
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- Shoot with as
many photographers
as you can, and
always bring an
escort
- Practice posing
in front of a mirror
to learn how your
body and face looks
in different
positions. There are
several good books
on posing out there.
One is
Guide
to Posing the Female
Model
- Be on time, be
positive and have
fun!!!
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What does the "IN8"
stand for in IN8
Photography? |
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In8Photo:
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"IN8" or Innate:
existing in, belonging
to, or determined by
factors present in an
individual from birth.
Of or produced by the
mind rather than learned
through experience.
It is that something
(Innate) that allows a
painter to paint a
fantastic picture
instead of a mediocre
one, and a photographer
to take an eye-catching,
great photo instead of
an okay photo. You can
have all the knowledge
in the world about
photography but that
does not mean you can
take great pictures!
The definition form
the Dictionary is:
Innate means existing in
a person or thing from
birth or origin.
Something that is
innate seems
essential to the nature,
character, or
constitution:
innate common sense.
Inborn strongly
implies that something
has been present since
birth: inborn
intelligence.
What is inbred
has often been ingrained
through earliest
training or
associations: an
inbred love of music or
photography
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