because a Reverend can't be wrong.
The “last shoot with Laura”:http://revjim.net/item/10150/ went really well. However, the shoot before this one was “three months ago”:http://revjim.net/item/10076/. I need more practice than that.
I think one shoot a week (with a week off every now and then) is a good goal to aim for. Perhaps, after a few at this pace, I’ll step it up some or relax it a bit. Morgan’s already tentatively offered herself on one of the days around Thanksgiving, and Laura has tentatively offered again for the weekend of 11/6. That leaves this weekend (the weekend of 10/23), next weekend (the weekend of 10/30), and the weekend of 11/20.
This will be “test”, “TFP” or “Time For Prints” work. In other words, you will receive prints in exchange for your time with me. I take about 50 shots an hour. This will usually be edited down to about 2 to 5 shots of good work. Since I shoot digital, you will receive digital versions of each of those edited images. Additionally, upon request, I’ll give you the larger, hi-res, versions to use. On top of that, I usually give one 8×10″ print per hour of shooting. Typical shoots are about 3 sets, one hour each, resulting in 6 to 15 images and 3 prints.
Are you interested? If so, please read below to find out what I’m looking for. If you meet those qualifications, please send me an email (jim AT revjim DOT net) and let me know when you’re available. If I don’t know you, please send a picture along with your email if you have one. Also, be sure to let me know if you have a specific idea in mind, specific ideas you would be adamantly against, or if you’re just willing to pose in any manner that I might cook up.
So, what am I looking for?
Quite a few of you offered to be models the “last time”:http://revjim.net/item/10056/ I was looking for people. I made tentative plans with a few of you then and then realized, after the first two shoots, that I had stretched myself a little thin by saying that I was willing to photograph anyone. With most of the pressure being put on me to “be creative” and organize everything, it’s too difficult to try to learn too many different types of work all at the same time. So, for those of you that did offer yet I never finalized plans with, I apologize. If our original plans fit outside of what I’m looking at working with right now, I’ll get back to you or make another call for participants when I’m ready to try something like that. Or, if you’d be willing to do something different than what we discussed last time, then please let me know again. If our plans did fit what I’m looking for now, then, somehow, I must have forgotten that portion of our plans (there was a lot of people emailing me at that time about this). So, please let me know again.
First of all, “Artsy” work only: I need to have control over the final content of the image. Attempting to produce an image to someone else’s specifications is a bit too difficult, right now. While I’ll most likely ask you for input regarding a situation or scene you’d like to see yourself in or a scenario that you’d find interesting, unless your idea is exactly in line with the kind of shot I’m looking for, it’s unlikely that the end result will be exactly what you envisioned. This is especially true if you are looking for a clean, unedgy portrait of yourself that you can put in this year’s Christmas cards.
Secondly, Studio work only, for the most part: Dealing with on location work adds a complexity that I’m not ready for right now. Transporting myself and my equipment, remote setup, space constraints, unaccounted for lighting, the need for location scouting, random passers-by, and permission to use issues makes for too many variables in the mix for me to be successful. If the remote location is large (at least 15′x15′, and owned by you or someone you know) it will be considered.
Thirdly, no couples, for the most part: While I have toyed with the idea of throwing additional people into the background of a shot while still focusing the camera’s attention on one person, having two people as the subject of a photograph adds additional difficulties. Additionally, couples generally want the photograph to represent them and their relationship which makes it even more difficult. Couples will be considered if they are willing to be singled out as individual subjects in various images and if they will be okay with never actually being in the same shot (if that’s what it comes down to).
Finally, no children or pets: If your pet or child doesn’t move much (a pet rock, pet turtle, etc), is well behaved, and doesn’t get performance anxiety, then perhaps. But for the most part, I just can’t do this right now. It adds too much commotion and too many time constraints for me to dodge.
Thanks in advance.
I’ve finally finished editing the “photos from the first half of my shoot with Laura”:http://photos.revjim.net/laura20041002 (2 weeks ago). The second half is a special series and deserves special attention. You should see the results of it shortly.
Laura – 2004-10-02
(click to see the rest)
As always, your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated.
When a bunch of “2nd graders get together to produce anatomical illustrations”:http://www.thehumanbody.ecsd.net/, the results are quite interesting. [via "BoingBoing":http://www.boingboing.net/2004/10/14/kids_anatomical_illu.html]
More than the rest, I really appreciate “Zach’s rendition of the human brain”:http://www.thehumanbody.ecsd.net/Zach_-_brain4.JPG. Hell, if the “DMA”:http://dmaws.dallasmuseumofart.org/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=212 proudly displays works such as a giant canvas painted red (oooooooh) and standard, warehouse style flourescent lights mounted in uncommon positions (ahhhhhh) then this certainly qualifies as worthy of display.
After many more lines of code, much thought, and too many cigarettes, I believe I’ve got the final design of “Inklog” (damn, I need a better name for this) complete. Below is a written account of how I believe it will work at this point. Any comments or suggestions you might have will be appreciated.
Every transaction starts with a Transport. The server handling the transaction can either be implemented in the Transport itself (i.e. in a Jabber bot) or it can be external and eventually results in a call to a Transport (i.e. an Apache request, or an incoming Sendmail message).
Once the transaction makes it to the Transport it will use data supplied to it to determine the next step. In many cases, this will result in a call to a Directory.
The Directory will be given a lookup string and will respond with either a Redirect, a Request or an Error.
In the event of a Redirect, the Transport will either respond to the transaction and terminate, or it will contact the Directory again with the new lookup string.
In the event of an Error, the Transport will respond to the transaction and terminate.
In the event of a Request, the Transport will, most likely, call the Request‘s execute() method. This will result in the instantiation of an Action. Using various methods on that Action (at this point undetermined) it will verify the requestors permission to execute() this Action. If verified, a call to that Action‘s execute() method will be made. The Request will be passed to the Action as part of that call. In the event that access is denied the Transport will respond to the transaction and terminate.
At the end of the Actions execute() method, it will respond with a Forward, an Error or a View. Through the course of the Action calls to various models can be made. Addtionally, the Request can be altered and other Actions can be called upon.
In the event that an Error is returned, the Request will merely return this to the Transport.
In the event that a Forward is returned, the Request will analyze itself, and determine the new Action to be instantiated which will then be execute()d after verifying permissions.
In the event that a View is returned, the Request will use various methods of the View to determine if the requestor is authorized to see this View (perhaps this is not needed, as it may be enough to allow the Action to check this permission before returning the View). The View will then have its execute() method called.
The View‘s execute() method will select a Template for display. That template will be activated and the results returned to the View. If this is successful, the View will return a Response to the Request. If not, an Error will be returned which will be passed on to the Transport.
When a Response is returned, it will be handed off to the Transport. The Transport will analyze the Response and respond to the transaction accordingly and in whatever method is required for that partcular Transport (i.e. an Apache based transaction will simply have the data sent to STDOUT after sending various headers, a Sendmail based transaction will execute an SMTP connection in order to respond, and a Jabber transaction will, most likely, be reponded to via a return Jabber message). After sending a response, the Transport will terminate.
In most cases, it is the Transport‘s responsibility to insert requested Content Type information into the Request before calling its execute() method. This Content Type information will be used by the View to determine the proper output type. Additionally, smart Transports can use this information to respond appropriately in the event of an Error.
I’ve never been a big fan of this image. I took it almost 2 years ago and never posted. I mean, there was something about it that I liked or I would’t have gone through the trouble of editing it. However, I never liked it enough to actually display it. However, Jess has always said that she liked it, and yesterday Morgan mentioned that she did as well, so I’ve decided to share it with you. Let me know what you think.
First of all, to the intruder who invaded my home last night, somehow bypassing our security system, to molest me in the middle of the night I have only one question: did I enjoy myself? I sure hope so, because my left testicle feels as though I got kicked in the balls by a soccer player.
To the lady that I spent at least 15 minutes in traffic with you riding my ass convinced that your behavior would somehow cause all the cars in front of me to concurrently accelerate therefore allowing me, and subsequently, you, to drive faster: As much as I would have enjoyed driving faster, I apologize that I couldn’t meet your subtle request. I did attempt to use my super traffic arrangement powers, but apparently, the solar flares are causing a disturbance in my ability to harness the energy of the traffic.
Also, to the lady in the yellow mustang who decided the best way to flirt with me would be to cut me off while approaching an intersection and then stop at a *green* light with plenty of room for both of us on the other side and wait for it to turn yellow, and almost red, before flooring it to get across and leave me stuck on the other side: I have a suggestion… next time just flash me your boobs. I’m much more likely to appreciate you that way. It sure was nice, however, to see you 30 minutes later a mere 4 cars ahead of me in traffic. And there I was thinking I’d never see you again.
And finally, to the asshole who ran the red light at intersection of 121 North and I-35E South: After *my* light turned green, I waited at least two seconds before advancing, as confirmed by the vulgar digit I received from the gentlemen in the car behind me in appreciation, because I know that people travelling North on 121 only do so in emergency situations and therefore should have the right-of-way yielded to them at all times. I would have waited longer had I been able to see you coming, but the 18-wheeler to my left prevented that. I do appreciate your perseverance in besting the red light that shined daringly in your eyes, however. I also appreciate the coffee that spilled from my cup and into my lap after I decided it was safe to proceed and began to accelerate only to push my brake pedal through the floor when I noticed you rushing by in front of me in excess of 30MPH. I admire your complete lack of responsibility, your depreciated self-worth and the value you place on the lives of those around you. You are truly an inspiration.
*Ugh*.
At least it only took me two and a half hours to get to work this morning — a *new record*. And I never did see an accident. Whatever.
It looks like “46645″ will be my new favorite number. The people at “Google”:http://google.com/ never cease to amaze me with their innovation.
Announced today on the “Google Blog”:http://www.google.com/googleblog/, Google now offers “search functionality via your mobile phone”:http://www.google.com/googleblog/2004/10/get-411-with-46645.html simply by sending a text message to “46645″ on any phone. By default, thier service searches “Google Local” to get addresses, phone numbers, and other information regarding local people and business. However, you can also query Froogle, Google’s “Price Finder” service to find current prices for items you’re looking at in the store. You can also get word meanings, calculator functionality, and regular search (though this last item doesn’t seem as useful).
Thanks again, Google.
Thanks to the “Gallery RSS Feed”:http://revjim.net/item/10142/, you’ll now notice the most recent image from my gallery being displayed proudly on the front page of *revjim.net*. Additionally, I’ve added links to the “Photos RSS Feed”:http://photos.revjim.net/rss2.php in the sidebar.
For you LiveJournal users, you can also befriend “revjim_photos”:http://livejournal.com/users/revjim_photos/ to see updates to my Gallery in your friends list.
Enjoy!
