sean_lester1

<p>It sounds like they want a contest with photos more or less "straight out of the camera." If that is the case, they should say so. however, to want your RAW files sounds like a contest being help by folks who don't know much about digital photography. i would avoid this contest and move on.</p>

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<p>My wife has been very encouraging and very instrumental in my development as an amateur photographer. She models for me, but there are "rules". For instance, she prefers not to be asked to model "on the spot". It helps for me to tell her ahead of time what technique i'm practicing so she knows how she is helping me. She isn't a professional model, nor is she comfortable (though she is getting more relaxed), so I have to be dillegent in helping her relax. Using the family cat or some other prop really helps. We are in our late 40's now, married for 15 years, and I realize just how good I've got it.</p>

<p>actually, they fired the model in the ad. personally, i think it is irresponsible for Ralph Lauren inc. to use the model in a way that makes her look grotesque. this affects her image and marketability. It was horribly irresponsible to abuse her image and then fire her for not being as grotesque looking as they wanted her to be. what should be done? well, for me, anything RL is out. If thier product has to be photoshopped to look good, it won't look good on me or my wife. In the end, RL will be it's own downfall.</p>