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So I've finally gotten my wish - I've finally been able to submit a set to Suicide Girls - and it's been accepted. So very stoked. Anyone want to see a wee preview? ;)
  • Listening to: Pink Floyd - The Wall
  • Drinking: Not enough
I see you still visiting my gallery, looking around. I see you trying to figure out what I've done and how to replicate it. It isn't hard, what I do, but it does require someone with certain amount of skill and imagination, two things which you sorely lack. I saw a new style in your work recently. At first I thought that perhaps you had finally found those things, that you had finally found your groove. Alas, it was not meant to be, you just found someone else you could latch on to. Kudos.
  • Listening to: Pink Floyd - The Wall
  • Drinking: Not enough

Donations

Journal Entry: Sat Aug 18, 2012, 1:29 PM
Well, I've donated many, many points and subscriptions to various deviants in the past, so let's see how many want to see me keep my premium subby.

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  • Listening to: Pink Floyd - The Wall
  • Drinking: Not enough

Premium almost gone.

Journal Entry: Fri Aug 17, 2012, 12:59 PM
And ya know what? I'm fine with that. I don't know if I'm here enough any more to warrant having a premium subby.

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  • Listening to: Pink Floyd - The Wall
  • Drinking: Not enough

God damn fill light.

Journal Entry: Fri Jul 13, 2012, 7:17 AM
It astounds me the number of "professional" photographers out there that still don't understand the use of fill light, be it via strobes, speedlights or reflectors, when working outside. Why use them? Because the sun is fucking fickle, that's why. It's either too bright, causing your subject to squint or causing their eyes to water, or it casts some heavy ass shadows. Just because you're outside and there's this giant ball of nuclear gas up there doesn't mean your scene wouldn't benefit from a fill light.

Of course, I understand that not everyone can afford strobes or speedlights, but reflectors are cheap. You can even make one with some tinfoil/aluminium foil and cardboard, but it will throw off your white balance somewhat. That said, if you're going to charge for your pics, invest in your equipment to do it right, ESPECIALLY for weddings when you only have ONE FUCKING CHANCE to do it right. Your reputation is on the line, as is your wallet.

This is my setup for a typical 11am-4pm outdoors shot in full sun: Canon 580EXII on camera, E-TTL but I set my FEC for somewhere between +1/3 and 1, depending on my distance. I will also occasionally throw a Gary Fong collapsible difuser on the speedlight as well, but it requires adjusting FEC accordingly. I'll also shoot in ISO800 so that I am not pushing my flash as hard and benefit from faster recycle times.

Shadows are awesome, and the sun is a fucking awesome source for them, but too much shadow is troublesome. Can it be fixed in software? A lot of the time it can be, but why spend so much time on editing when something simple can be added to your shooting routine? Unless, of course, your time isn't money.

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  • Listening to: Pink Floyd - The Wall
  • Drinking: Not enough

Roger 'Fucking' Waters

Journal Entry: Wed Jun 13, 2012, 6:13 PM
Roger Waters of Pink Floyd fame is coming back to Toronto to perform The Wall again on June 23rd. And I'll be there. Front and fucking center. Actually, even more front than front as I am there as an official photographer for the event. To say I'm excited is a huge understatement!

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  • Listening to: Pink Floyd - The Wall
  • Drinking: Not enough

Jaded much?

Journal Entry: Sun Mar 11, 2012, 7:01 AM
Am I the only one getting bored of these statement pictures?

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  • Listening to: The Gnashing - Baroness
  • Drinking: Not enough

Well, my deviants, you surprise me.

Journal Entry: Fri Feb 24, 2012, 5:28 PM
Well, I'm glad to be back. You guys continue to surprise me. Sure, I'm disappointed at the increase in the cheap, cam-whoreish nature I see infiltrating the site, but the old-guard is still around and is putting out their high caliber work. And don't get me started on some of the new faces! Definitely glad to be back.

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  • Listening to: The Gnashing - Baroness
  • Drinking: Not enough

Going to try this again.

Journal Entry: Sat Feb 11, 2012, 9:22 AM
Going to try dA again. I've become pretty disappointed with this place over the past months, but I finally realized that dropping dA when it's getting questionable isn't going to help. I've never claimed my work to be anywhere near the best on dA, but I hope there's enough people still around that like it at least as much as the recent influx of.. well.. never mind that.

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  • Listening to: The Gnashing - Baroness
  • Drinking: Not enough

Dissappointing

Journal Entry: Mon Oct 10, 2011, 5:41 AM
Sometimes you give someone a chance even though you're warned about it by others. Everyone deserves a chance, right? Perhaps it's naive, but you go into it hoping that it will be different, that your friends were wrong. So why is it surprising or hurtful when it turns out they were right?

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  • Listening to: The Gnashing - Baroness
  • Drinking: Not enough

Has the prodigal son return?

Journal Entry: Tue Oct 4, 2011, 11:52 AM
Maybe.. I hope so. Things got busy. Really busy. Then I got very behind here, and wow. So yes, I've cleared my messages out and am starting from scratch. Sorry if you've submitted something expecting me to comment on it, but wow, there was way too much. Drop me a message or reply here if there's something you need me to look at!

It's been a lovely return as well. I put up a picture, something I've not done in a long time here hah, and it was almost immediately requested by #monofacture .. cool! What's next, a DD? Naw, not likely. It's been over a year since my last one!



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  • Mood: Frustrated
  • Listening to: The Gnashing - Baroness
  • Drinking: Not enough

Le fuuuucking SAG

Journal Entry: Wed Jul 20, 2011, 12:27 PM
Le SAG tagged my in this: [link]

I got her tag before SAMLL's tag, so you fail Tori. For that it's a spanking. It'll hurt me more than it hurts you.. Oh wait, no... I'll enjoy it more than you.

10 random facts about me.. Well...

1) My hearing is fucked. This is from years of being in a touring band and standing in front of nearly 2 kilowatts of bass amp.
2) I'm ridiculously, painfully shy in person.
3) I started getting *white* hair when I was 18, and I love it.
4) ...
5) I'm too lazy to procrastinate
6) I flirt like a motherfucker. Watch yourself.
7) I am obsessed about symmetry in certain kinds of pictures.
8) My models are my best friends
10) I failed math once in highschool due mostly to liberal self-medication.

SAG, I'm not tagging anyone. Pffftttt

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  • Mood: Frustrated
  • Listening to: The Gnashing - Baroness
  • Drinking: Not enough

Fans?

Journal Entry: Thu Jun 30, 2011, 6:40 AM
I know that many of my watchers love Sami almost as much as I do, so if you're on the facebook, why not like her fan page? I know you want to! GO NOW! [link]


And while you're at it, you can add me as a friend! Just make sure you include your dA username! [link]

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  • Mood: Frustrated
  • Listening to: The Gnashing - Baroness
  • Drinking: Not enough

Vote for my boo!

Journal Entry: Tue May 10, 2011, 11:53 AM
Ok ok, you don't *have* to vote for Sami/Samantha, but if you don't I will cry. Click here: [link] and look for the picture shown below. If it's not on that page, click on the NEXT link at the bottom and keep looking! You have to have facebook and allow this page/app access to it.




DOOOO ITTTTTT

(and while you're at it, ADD ME! [link]

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  • Mood: Frustrated
  • Listening to: The Gnashing - Baroness
  • Drinking: Not enough

Spotlights Are Needed

Journal Entry: Wed Apr 13, 2011, 8:40 AM
It's time for another spotlight of some truly incredible work that some of the various people I watch are putting out. So, with that shit said, let's get started!

First up is =TMarieWinters. I've respected Tiffanie's work for a very long time and count myself lucky that I will be able to shoot with her this summer, though I am even luckier that I am able to count her as a very dear friend. :hugs: She has a gift for subtle but effective editing and bringing some true emotion into her work. Let's explore:



Her skills aren't limited to working with others. No, not in the least! She does some *incredible* self portraits that also bring vast emotion as well as incredible beauty. Observe!


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Next up is probably my favourite person on tumblr, or at least the person I harass the most ;) *Desaturated-Desires. Margaux's talent isn't limited to photography. She's gifted in so many aspects, but for our purposes here today I am highlighting her photography. She, like Tiffanie, brings a wide range of emotion to her work. Margaux goes from desperation to whimsy at the drop of a hat. Her self portraits are stunning, full of emotion and beauty.



And two of my favourites:

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And here's some amazing work from ~karolanegb who is skilled at many mediums. Her latest image quite honestly made me sit back and stare for minutes.



Wow. Simply. Wow.

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  • Mood: Frustrated
  • Listening to: The Gnashing - Baroness
  • Drinking: Not enough

Ahhh family

Journal Entry: Thu Apr 7, 2011, 10:51 AM
Family.... if they aren't there to constantly borrow money while never actually, you know, paying it back, what are they there for? My youngest sister owes me enough to buy myself a Canon 5D mkII, along with a second one to use as a backup. That would be nice to have as I'm rocking a T2i right now. It's frustrating since she has no job and no real prospects for one. She, her boyfriend and her son live with my mother and step-father, who aren't by any means loaded so I end up having to help them out as well. That's fine, they've helped me in the past. Still, it frustrates the hell out of me. She and her son also lived with me for a year, kicking in *maybe* $50 a month for rent/groceries/utilities.

I have no problems helping people out, and often times I don't actually expect to be repaid, but enough is enough. So, how does one tell family to back the fuck out of one's wallet? Here's the tricky part - she claims it's for a prescription.

** Fun fact - I desperately need a new set of studio lights, I managed to destroy one of mine and the other one will no longer sync wirelessly. And of course that fund has been depleted, once again.

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  • Mood: Frustrated
  • Listening to: The Gnashing - Baroness
  • Drinking: Not enough

OH HAI!

Journal Entry: Mon Apr 4, 2011, 7:41 PM
A shoot with the wonderful =TMarieWinters this summer? OHYESPLEASE!

I'm sure there's an icon on here somewhere for dancing, but I'll be fucked if I can find it. But I'm doing a dance. Yes.

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  • Listening to: Andria - la dispute

...

Journal Entry: Wed Mar 23, 2011, 8:15 AM
And if I do not miss a part of you, a part of me is dead.
If I can't love you as a lover, I will love you as a friend.
And I will lay a bed before you; keep you safe until the end.

(Dammit I love la dispute way too much.)

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  • Listening to: Andria - la dispute

Things I love

Journal Entry: Tue Mar 22, 2011, 11:40 AM
I love when my best friends doubt me.
I love when my best friends doubt my word.
I love when my best friends doubt my intention.

These are some of the things I love. Oh yes.

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  • Listening to: Skynet by The Acacia Strain

Spotlight

Journal Entry: Tue Feb 15, 2011, 5:46 AM
:iconspannie123:

Hannah is another of those deviants that doesn't get much notice on deviantART. Is it because her work is lost amongst the noise of gratuitous flaccid crotch shots or camwhores taking pictures of themselves in filthy bathroom mirrors? I would hope not, but it is likely the case. So I call upon you again, my lovely followers, to show Hannah here some proper dA love.




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