Is anyone here interested in modeling for me? Doesn't have to be nude, but could be. I'd like some traditional/surreal seated portraits. I'm in Brooklyn. Message me: me@joanneleah.com
@Joanne - If you're ever in San Diego or if I ever finally get my ass to NYC, I will contact you! I've done nude modeling once before and it was loads of fun. Ironically, few things make me feel better about my body than modeling nude. It's oddly a great cure for self-consciousness.
@SteveToase - I am loving the photo of your dad with an "old guys rule" t-shirt holding a tiny infant. It's perfect.
@Oddbill - your model is gorgeous and you always take such great shots of her!
I'm finally attacking the massive backlog of photographs I've got piling up for over two years. Also, I'm watermarking. I kind of hate it, but I also hate the idea of my images being saved to someone's hard drive and falling into that void of "hey, I wonder who made this?"
Rachael, that's a very tasteful watermark. I don't see it being any different than an painter signing a piece he just finished. Maybe for the bottom photo, use a watermark in black? I can hardly see your name and likely wouldn't notice it if I didn't know it was there.
@argos - I fixed it a wee bit, made it less transparent on that last one. I keep fucking with it, deciding how pale it can go while being legible. Hmmmm....
@Steve Toase - I know it could be cropped. I don't really mind that. I mean, if anyone really wants to get rid of a watermark, it's easily done in photoshop. I can't prevent that. I just wanted a way to sign my photograph to retain credit in a way that doesn't fuck with the photograph aesthetically. Most people don't crop out watermarks. Most people save photos they like, and end up with folders of random images on their hard drive. I want my photos to remain by ME, so if anyone is so inclined, they can google my name and find more pictures.
@rachael fair. Good shots btw. I think the point you make becomes even more significant with sites such as pinterest. you're not going to stop people, reposting, even if you wanted to, but you can draw them to more of your work.