roger_dennis

March 14, 2012

Hi Rose-Marie B. I saw on your blog your photo of glowing wood. It's called "foxfire," and it's a form of bioluminescence. (tough word to spell rite) I left a comment with a link to a wiki page on firefox. ;-))

February 27, 2012

<img title="Master Blinker" src="http://www.photoblink.com/design/r_masterblinker.gif" alt="" width="8" height="8" border="0" /> Hassan (Hassan A) <a href="http://www.photoblink.com/photos.asp?groupby=authorid&value=4128"><img title="images by" src="http://www.photoblink.com/design/imgicon-bw.gif" alt="" width="16" height="15" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.photoblink.com/photos.asp?groupby=authorid&value=4128&cid=0"><img title="all images by" src="http://www.photoblink.com/design/imgmulticon-bw.gif" alt="" width="16" height="15" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.photoblink.com/comments.asp?commentsby=3045"><img title="comments by" src="http://www.photoblink.com/design/commenticon-bw.gif" alt="" width="16" height="16" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.photoblink.com/comments.asp?commentsto=4128"><img title="comments to" src="http://www.photoblink.com/design/recievedcommenticon-bw.gif" alt="" width="16" height="15" border="0" /></a> <img title="add to favourite authors" src="http://www.photoblink.com/design/heartorange-bw.gif" alt="" width="11" height="10" /> <a href="http://www.photoblink.com/imageView.asp?ImageID=251275"><img title="send message" src="http://www.photoblink.com/design/mail2-bw.gif" alt="" width="14" height="11" border="0" /></a> (1/18/2012 6:27:57 AM) #15 CherylB(you miss 100% of the shots you never take): #17 Wessel-130766: BG is not a secret , I just made a rectangle selection on the upper part in PS with high feather value then re-adjust levels to push high light & change vibrate colors value ... Regards :)

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This is what Hassan, the photographer had to say about his photo. hmmmm, It's worth a try.

February 27, 2012

<a href="http://www.befunky.com">www.befunky.com </a> has lots of the "family fun" filters and the usual adjustments. BeFunky seems to have reached a much greater audience of kids who love it.

While BeFunky is fun, XnView, irfanview, and paint.net on a usb drive are much more practical and useful alternatives. And with Irfanview you can install many of the photoshop style fun filters.

Roger ;-))

January 19, 2011

Well, there is that, isn't there, Paul. We didn't get acrimonious, so I guess that means Windows wins again, over Apple! [quick exit, stage left, poster dodges tomatoes as he runs] ROFL !

January 19, 2011

To OP, Marlon, have you ever thought about googling for "<a href="http://www.demarchelier.net/home.html">patrick demarchelier</a>": and asking him how he does it:

CONTACT PATRICK DEMARCHELIER STUDIO <a href="mailto:info@demarchelier.net">General Inquiries</a> contact Oneta at <a href="mailto:info@demarchelier.net">info@demarchelier.net</a> <a href="mailto:prints@demarchelier.net">Prints and Fine Art Inquiries</a> contact Victor at <a href="mailto:prints@demarchelier.net">prints@demarchelier.net</a> <a href="mailto:assist@demarchelier.net">Employment Opportunities</a> contact <a href="mailto:assist@demarchelier.net">assist@demarchelier.net</a>

One in your situation, OP, copying a great master, really ought to consider apprenticing under him for the experience. It's rather unfair to us mere mortals who you arrogantly think have nothing substantial to add to your discussion. ("...thank you for adding nothing to the discussion, Dan.")

Personally, Dan's advice seems spot on.

Roger Dennis

January 18, 2011

<blockquote><a href="../photodb/user?user_id=6063681">Leigh B.</a> <a href="../member-status-icons"><img title="Subscriber" src="../v3graphics/member-status-icons/sub1.gif" alt="" /><img title="Frequent poster" src="../v3graphics/member-status-icons/2rolls.gif" alt="" /></a>, Jan 18, 2011; 10:31 p.m.

An expert was consulted and used similar software that was recommended here but was able to charge the OP through the yin-yang.

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You're paying for the knowledge and experience that the expert has in being able to use the software safely, without damaging the deleted files. The expert also had the requisite hardware to access the compromised drive in a non-destructive manner.

The OP obviously lacks that knowledge, else he wouldn't have posted the question in the first place.

Knowledge is worth more than software.

And your problem with that is???

- Leigh

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Leigh B., I'm with you 100%. The OP is simply too lacking in computer savvy to have attempted this themselves. Maybe next time, ok.

For practice on how to do it, for next time, the OP could take a memory chip, drive, zip or whatever, delete some files from it, install some software like RECUVA, and then learn how retrieve deleted material.

This time the OP had too much at stake to try it on his own - His Life's Work. Better safe than sorry, this time.

Heck, it was a nailbiter for me, just reading that OP had performed a system recovery! ;-))

Roger Dennis

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December 26, 2010

<a href="http://www.autofx.com/">AUTO FX</a> ? They have a color, tone, tint suite, though I've only tried two free filters from another suite. Dreamy and Mosaic are both very professional.

Roger Dennis

December 12, 2010

The layout isn't working for me. It's much too cluttered. Your name is scrawled across faces, which might be taken erroneously as a sign of disrespect for the subjects. You might consider using just two photos from the first design you posted, the top center, and the top left. The girl (top center) should be placed far right, with her cropping not so tight, and nothing written across her face. The girl with the cute surprised look should go top left with your info under her photo. You could also enlist the help of a local college graphics design class for some help, or ask for a referral to a student who could use the temp job. I'll try to attach a cropped photo to give you an idea. Roger Dennis<div>

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December 12, 2010

Thanks, JDM, for noticing and pointing out the "pseudo-stereo" effect. It's quite true, and VERY INTERESTING that it was achieved without 2 different camera location/shots involved. Thanks.

Roger Dennis

December 3, 2010

Pretty much what Dave said above. They buy bluejeans and jewelry and iPods and music and dvds at the malls, No?

The only suggestion I could make would be in the form of payment. Get a photo ID to go with checks, debit and credit cards. Make sure the ID name matches that on the checks/cards. No ID?, then ask for a cash payment. All payments to be made in advance of the sitting. Sweet.

It sounds terrific that kids appreciate the value of a well posed, well shot portrait, given how bombarded they are with digital this and that and internet photos.

November 29, 2010

Woah, John, Woah! Take a breath, Sir.

We both seem to be arguing semantics over the employment relationship between The Company and Jamie. And we are in a futile tussle of egos, it seems.

My point, simply stated, would be that Jamie is not liable to The Company's clients for the photo albums, or anything else for that matter. The contracts are between The Company and the clients. Some of the contracts merely state that Jamie is a photographer and will snap the actual photographs, nothing more. That being said, Jamie can quit/resign from The Company at any time and owe nothing further to either The Clients or The Company. In fact, The Company owes her for a week's worth of work.

Jamie owes nothing further to the Clients, beyond shooting photos and delivering them to The Company, which she states that she has done.

Jamie remains "off the hook" and The Company remains "on the hook" for all contracted goods and services.

And hey, I'm no longer writing legal memos so I can use informal figures of speech such as "on the hook," and "off the hook," and the colorful "liability will roll right on uphill" instead of the word "accrue." I'm not gettin' paid by the hour here, you know. So there, John. Are we even yet? Do we agree to disagree, or do you want to flog this dead pony some more, Sir? ;-))

Roger Dennis

November 29, 2010

John, technically you are correct about respondeat superior, but my point was that in this case, whatever the legal theory, the liability would roll uphill to the Company.

Indicia of an agency relationship? You must have found that in Corpus Juris. I think "agency relationship" is a quite a stretch in this case. From my 25 years experience in the construction business, and having done most of my own legal work, the relationship sounds more like contract employee / sub-contractor. In either case, yes the Company is responsible to the IRS for at least reporting income, if not withholding; and the Company may be responsible in the case of a job related injury.

The entire point to Jamie of being an employee is to stress to any potentially litigious clients that the Company, and not Jamie, is responsible to complete the contract, and for any grievances arising from it.

And guess what, regarding Workers Compensation, in some states if the Contractor/ Employer does not carry Comp, then that liability rolls right on up to the OWNER, or in this case the Bridal Parties - the ones who are paying for, and buying, the "project." It may sound crazy, but you'd better believe it, and check into it in your own state. By the way, this is why contractors and owners demand to see certificates of insurance, or even require that they be named insureds.

I rest my case, Jamie is an EMPLOYEE for purposes of enforcement of this contract and any breach of contract claim, and is off the hook. After all, Jamie is not a signatory to the contracts.

Further, who cares a whit about placing any blame on the Company via respondeat superior, if it is deserved (or in this case were it even applicable.) The Company in this case has shown itself to be slow paying and derelict in delivering purchased goods to its clients. And it is going to be delayed another 3 months in doing so.

And would Jamie be better advised to listen to any of us? or talk to an attorney? Obviously an attorney would be the correct answer, but she asked us first. ;-)

Roger Dennis

November 29, 2010

"Don't shoot me, I'm just the photographer," sounds like an appropriate witticism.

Your not being a signatory to the contract should protect you. Were this a tort or negligence case you would be protected by the theory of respondeat superior.

The company is on the hook for delivering photos, books, etc., not you.

The wedding parties could possibly argue differently, having sometimes paid you directly. But honestly, I don't believe they would be successful in that argument. The payment on-site by the bridal party directly to you could get a bit sticky, but you should be okay since you are not a signatory. The fact that you were "sitting at the table" during negotiations could be a little nagging, but probably okay.

Be careful in all oral or written communications with clients of the Company that you stress that you were an employee of the Company at that time. Do not mention words such as partner, colleague, fee splitting. Make it very plain that you were merely being an honest employee of the Company, neither a partner nor an owner.

Also, be very careful to not sign off on anything for them while they are temporarily absent from their business. You probably should consider distancing yourself from their affairs as much as possible while they are gone. You may be great friends with the owners, but do not risk additional liability on your part. Better to let them suffer consequences for what they have brought on themselves, than for you to tangled in their legal affairs.

Trust me, lawsuits, however frivolous and small, are time consuming, and emotionally exhausting. They will completely drain your creativity. You have your own valuable reputation to protect. Spend your time wisely being creative with marketing your own business, rather than taking on their potential legal problems.

If you plan on doing anymore work for the Company in their temporary absence, make sure you get some kind of employment agreement signed that states that you are an employee and are not liable for their previous, current, or future debts. You need something in writing that says that you are an employee and nothing more.

You would be better off to avoid their situation all together.

Just noticed that Robert responded also, listen to him too.

Roger Dennis

November 28, 2010

Hi Jamie,

We need more info to answer your question of liability. Who was paying you on these shoots - the ones where the couple is now owed an album(s)? Were you an employee of the company? Were you a sub-contractor? Who was actually signing your checks, the wedding parties? or the company?

You were on the contract as the "photographer." Was you signature on the contract in these instances or were you merely named in the company contract as the designated photographer?

November 28, 2010

Interesting topic. Great links, Marlon and Mark, thanks.

Patrick "Magique" Lavoie. Thanks for putting up with 'em "Magique", they mean well. :-) Too Funny.

Roger Dennis

November 26, 2010

Hi Jasbir, rather than posting a photo, you need to post the url link to the photo, since you, yourself, did not take the photo. As to the photo, there are numerous effects being used in these photos. In the center photo you might remove the background, leaving only the person, and in another layer paint in some colorful circles behind the person. Then use an artistic, impressionism filter to get a low res texture effect, and then apply various color effects to modify the colors. These kinds of fun adjustments to photos require some trial and error to get the effects you want. Start with any photo editor (free or costly), add in some artsy filters, and play around to get the feel of how they work in combinations. Some of the photos appear to be using various color inversing, or negative, or brightness inverting filters, and as Matt just stated, posterization. Start with most any photo editor (Irfanview, XNView, Photoshop Elements, Photoshop, GIMP, .....) and add filters: Harry's Filters <a href="http://thepluginsite.com/products/harrysfilters/"> http://thepluginsite.com/products/harrysfilters/</a> Flaming Pear <a href="http://www.flamingpear.com/products.html">http://www.flamingpear.com/products.html</a> Photo Freebies <a href="http://thepluginsite.com/products/photowiz/photofreebies/index.htm"> http://thepluginsite.com/products/photowiz/photofreebies/index.htm</a> When you get bored with these, just google for "free photo filters" and you'll find lots more neat stuff. Roger Dennis

November 22, 2010

To anyone who has researched the OP's name to learn the photogs identity, I say, BRAVO ! ! ! Good on all who did. (She has a website and a facebook page.)

For the OP to not make a photocopy of their contract with the photog before mailing it:

That's naive. You really should know better.

To register to an online forum with a pseudonym and ask for advice on a legal matter in a manner not intended to embarrass anyone:

That would have been intelligent.

Research (especially online) is a healthy, intelligent way of life today. I appreciate and applaud a person who takes the time to become informed on any topic before they comment. We eat a lot less crow that way.

November 19, 2010

Jennifer,

Jennifer you have a "good leg to stand on" in this case, in fact, an excellent case.

"No contract = No leg to stand on." This is true only in real estate transactions.

Yours is the perfect case for Small Claims Court, Justice Court, or whatever its called in you location.

The photographer was late, shot your wedding (your guests can vouch for both), you paid money and you have no pictures. Make the photog prove otherwise.

Justice Courts filing fees are very low, and you won't need an attorney. Just tell the Judge your honest side of the story. Ask for your $650, plus compensation for being late, and emotional damages - you have no pictures of your wedding. And ask for the raw photo files from the photog so that you can have a 3rd party process and print them for you, and for those costs in addition to all else. You may not get everything you ask, but if you don't ask, you are certain to get nothing.

Also, the photog got lost. ? ? ? ? Absolutely no excuse whatsoever, not at all. The photog was too ******* lazy to look up the location on google maps, before he left the house ? ! ? ! ? PUH-LEEEEAZE, GIVE ME A BREAK. They've had maps of North America for over 600 years! That is the height of L-A-Z Y. (and it is stupid)

Best of luck with your case.

Roger Dennis

November 10, 2010

Here's another take on it. I'm sorry for your discomfort over this, Charlene. If you've got some time between now and your deadline you could download the free Irfanview and some extra plugins not included in their package and learn how to do a better job than this in a week or so. This was just a 5 minute job. I didn't use Photoshop on it, to show you what could be done with Irfanview.

A quicker and less painful way would be to let someone already experienced with Photoshop help you with this.

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November 4, 2010

Jorge, here's the guys you are looking for:

<a href="http://imagecapsule.com/fiveloaves/index.php">IMAGE CAPSULE, in the U.S.A.</a>

They produce an album with a burl wood cover. :-))

Roger Dennis

November 4, 2010

Hopefully, I don't sound totally naive when I ask this: Are you referring to a particular design for a wedding photo album cover?? I ask this because other readers may also be puzzled and thus unable to answer your question.

November 1, 2010

Fuji S1000FD

October 27, 2010

I googled "gimp .8bf plugins" and found this site/forum link that might help you:

<a href="http://www.dcresource.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-11818.html">http://www.dcresource.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-11818.html</a>

You must first download and install a plugin that will let you then install your adobe/.8bf plugins into that plugin. I'm not a gimp user, so no guarantees. Hopefully this will be helpful.

Roger Dennis

October 27, 2010

Mr Laclair's link has an extra space in it. This is probably the photo you are looking for:

<a href="../photo/11832553&size=lg">http://www.photo.net/photo/11832553&size=lg</a>

October 24, 2010

John Henneberger is spot on in his analysis of the most important issues here. This is definitely a tort / consumer law case. Tort law varies widely from state to state.

THE ORIGINAL POSTER IS,WISELY, NOT POSTING further on the topic, so we don’t know what city or state he lives in.

We also do not know:

2 Who owns the league. city, county, school, private, church, non-profit?

3 Who owns the soccer facility

4 Who owns the land public or private, leased, rented

5 Where Mr Donovan was standing when he snapped the photo - public, private, grass, street, sidewalk

6 Whether or not Mr Donovan had any agreement with the league, or permission

The unknowns and variables are way too complex for us arm-chair-non-lawyer-types to figure out. And we aren’t supposed to be giving legal advice anyway. We’re not lawyers.

However, a signed model release would have mooted all of the above questions.

While one of the earlier posters suggested that since the displayed photo was not offered for sale, there was no harm. I would suggest that the father could ask for both a modeling fee, and royalties from all of the sales from this event, and downstream goodwill resulting, since it could be argued that the photog benefited monetarily in increased sales, and further it could be argued that use of the photo tacitly implied endorsement of the photog by the father/child. (Photo used without permission, photog benefits, no remuneration, ergo, misappropriation)

It might be time to consult with a lawyer for some suggestions. Or maybe get a league representative to help with talks. Maybe hire a business counselor for a brief time. This calls for diplomacy and tact, and some humility. Be careful not to insult the father or hurt his feelings, as he may lawyer-up to show his strength in this case. He does appear to have the upper hand on this one.

It’s unfortunate, but the negative stories we hear about the internet combined with erosion of personal privacy have unfairly tainted honest, hardworking photographers.

Roger Dennis

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