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<p>I too used my Imagepro site as my main web page. Timing was also bad for me. I am doing a portfolio review at Photoplus Expo and gave them that URL to see my work. It was overcrowded and not pretty but it was what I had. I set up a simple web site on Squarespace which I'm going to keep that way. I'll just link back to photo.net and others for people to see more. I've also given out a lot of business cards with the old URL. At least my e-mail address is still good on them.</p>

<p>I have a very simple policy for my shoots, temporary blemishes (pimples, bruises, etc.) I'll do my best to retouch. If it is permanent, or semi permanent, it stays the way it looks when you walk in.</p>

<p>Of course I'm shooting mostly art images and not for a client. </p>

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<p>It sounds like you are making them defensive. I usually point out something about people I would like to photograph, if I don't know them. "I like your hair." "Great ink, who did the work? Can I photograph it?" "You have the best socks I have ever seen." Nobody has ever asked me if they could take my photo when I asked to photograph them. It comes down to how you treat them.</p>

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<p>I have approached people by using compliments like that and it does help break the ice. I usually pick something like jewelry, clothes, hair style, or tattoos. These are things they have direct control over. Telling a woman that she has beautiful eyes might be true but, other then any makeup she uses, she had little control over her genetics.</p>

<p>Unfortunately, it is difficult to judge how much you will get out of workshop until you have experienced it. I have attended a few and always get something from the session, some more then others. The workshop leader is crucial to its success. Also important is the makeup of the other participants and how your level of interest relates to theirs. There are also many uncontrollable factors such as weather.<br>

Do some research on the instructor(s) and feedback from prior students. Go with the one you finally choose with the attitude of having fun and being open to learn.</p>

<p>Welcome to Cara! You have big shoes to fill as Josh was fair and helpful in any interactions I had with him. Best of luck to both of you as you move to your new ventures.</p>

<p>It turns out that this was not exclusive to photo.net. See: <a href="http://j.mp/V2hkTx">http://j.mp/V2hkTx</a></p>

<p>Of course I just exited and restarted Safari again and the problem is gone :-P</p>

<p>The URL that appears in Safari, sorry not IE, is:<br>

https://www.facebook.com/dialog/permissions.request?client_id=161219964308&response_type=token%2Csigned_request%2Ccode&display=none&domain=photo.net&origin=1&redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.ak.facebook.com%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter.php%3Fversion%3D18%23cb%3Dfc64f70ac%26origin%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fphoto.net%252Ff1d3f6719c%26domain%3Dphoto.net%26relation%3Dparent&sdk=joey</p>

<p>In Internet Explorer 6.0.2 running under OS X 10.8.2 I get a redirect to some kind of Facebook error when I call up an Forum or Image post. It seems to not happen in Firefox 18.0.2.</p>

<p>I just tried it and it seems to be working. Thanks to the folks who fixed the problem.</p>

<p>I'm wondering is this is related to some kind of system limit? I've been adding a lot of photographs lately.</p>

<p>When I try to create a new folder in my portfolio I get:<br>

"The requested URL cannot be accessed due to a system error on this server."<br>

This happened under MAC OSX 10.8.1 using Safari and Firefox.</p>

<p>The exhibit of Francesca's work that recently closed at the Guggenheim in New York was incredible. The DVD was the only place where they explained the circumstances around her suicide. Even after all of these years they are still coming to terms with that.</p>

<p>I've had mine just over a month now. I chose it as a way of getting started in digital and haven't put it down yet. I did one hybrid model session and haven't exposed a roll of film since. I do have a shoot in a couple of days where the subject wants some B&W film images and I do expect to shoot more film soon but, I'm really in love with this experience.<br>

<br /> Specifically on the camera, yes, it only autofocuses with "G" lenses but that is OK with me for now. The kit lens is amazing. the built in flash works well and the camera controls my SB-600 well. I have been post-processing in Aperture and am pleased with the results.<br>

<br /> On sharpness, I did some street photography in New York recently and made one image of another photographer and her Canon camera. From about 10 feet away I can clearly read her exposure mode dial in the original RAW file.</p>

<p>A big part of this is finding what works for you and also provides you with models who are willing to be positive references to others. Last year I had someone who was just beginning to do nude sessions who checked with other models I had worked with. They gave good feedback which went a long way to starting things off well with the new model. There is nothing worse then having a model who is not comfortable.<br>

High end fashion sessions might be different then shooting art images but I'm not in the business of preparing anyone for that "reality". </p>

<p>You need to tell up where you live, Karina. The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) has a program, I believe, but they are in New York. I'd say do a simple Internet search and see what comes up.</p>

<p>Josh - Thank you, you folks are the best!<br>

-Mark</p>

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<p>If only there were a link to <strong>My Workspace</strong> on this mobile menu as well (dreaming).</p>

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<p>I would agree with Markku's thought. I use "My Workspace" a lot and would find it useful. I like this beginning to make photo.net easier to use on a mobile device. A big thank you to all involved!</p>

<p>I think what you wrote on that one photograph is fine. I would certainly consider that helpful and honest. If you truly dislike a photograph you will need to decide for yourself if you want to offer that opinion or just move on to another. Unless I feel a comment could be useful to future attempts I generally skip images I don't like.</p>

<p>As a photographer of nudes I have never gotten physically aroused while working. As others have said, there is too much to be thinking about related to getting the best image on film. There have been times that the light will fall just right on her body or I'll see an expression that generates a strong reaction. I'll make exposures then pause and tell her how beautiful the moment was.<br>

By the way, this has been the subject of endless message threads on the various model/photographer casting sites.</p>

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<p>B/W film is my hobby. I just do whatever it is I have to do. <br />Waiting is just part of the deal and I live with that.</p>

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<p>I'm the same way. If I do a morning shoot I'll usually process a batch that day. I feel that if the first 4 rolls have a few good images, I can relax about the rest. When I open the tank it really is like opening a gift. </p>

<p>I happen to like the morning but, I'm a morning person.<br>

If you get set up before sunrise you can shoot as soon as there is light. If you get delayed you still have light, maybe not perfect but better then having to stop because it has gotten too dark.<br>

I found an interesting tool for this kind of work. <a href="http://photoephemeris.com/">The Photographer's Ephemeris</a> is a program available for computers and various handheld devices. You can set it up for the location and date you are shooting and it shows you exactly where the sun, and moon if appropriate, will be at any time. It also allows you to calculate if natural features will obstruct the sun.</p>

<p>The same thing happened to me with the SilverFast (6.6.1r5) that came with my plustek Opticfilm 7400 film scanner. Fortunately, I also have a Macbook Pro that is still on Snow Leopard since my work IT department won't let us upgrade yet. I'll have to scan on that until August when SilverFast version 8 is released.</p>

<p>I comment on some images that generate an immediate reaction by commenting right away. Others, when I require some thought, I wait and form what I write more carefully. Yes, at times I'll post then realize there is a spelling or grammar error which I wish I could correct. If it is outside the window I'll either post again, rarely, or just leave it and hope no one is offended. I did recently switch from a PC to a Mac and love the universal spell checker which keeps my errors down to a minimum.</p>

<p>Thanks, Josh. When I looked at the detail tab on the 4 photographs I posted for ratings and critique earlier, I immediately saw a single rating of 1 on each. Since then there have been other ratings bringing the averages up.</p>