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06/23/2004 05:44:19 AM · #1 |
Julia Bailey 
First of all, Welcome to the interview Julia. I certainly appreciate you
taking the time to answer these questions, and I'm sure others will too.
You don't have to answer a question if you don't want to. Say as much or as little as you want on each question.
Some background info
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q> Where do you live?
I currently live in New Orleans, Louisiana. I imagine this will be my home base for many years to come, though I intend to run away and wander the world when my kids are grown.
q> Tell us about your family/friends. Have you met anyone from DPC?
My family is scattered throughout the states....from the east coast to the west coast. I have lived in many states and now I have friends all over the country and the world. My friends are very open minded and know me well. I have not met anyone from DPC...yet.
q> What is your occupation?
My occupation...hmmm...
my occupation is in a huge flux and eats up every moment of my existence. I work as an orthodontic assistant one or two days a week. I am also the lab tech for the Orthodontist....making all retainers and other oral appliances of great torture. This job requires 30 to 40 hours a week...depending on my clinical days of assisting. Add to it my recent entry into wedding photography. In March, I linked my website to every possible free advertising wedding site on the web. I am also working into a business relationship with a local wedding coordinator. This is all bringing me a bit more photography work than I can handle. When I am not bending wire for a retainer, I am shooting pictures and processing. Every minute of my day is work..it would seem. I also book quite a few paying nude shoots, as well as families and children and other interesting scenario̢۪s. As for wedding photography...I determined that I would put myself out there as a photographer...but doing it my way only. I figured that if people didn't like the way I would naturally shoot a wedding, then the money wasn't worth it. As it turns out, much to my dismay and surprise, many people are loving it. The business end of this is overwhelming and all a process of learning. Not to mention I am still trying to find my way through the digital learning curve. But that is the beauty of photography...always something to learn. On the other hand, If I am not doing something photography related, I get bored and depressed. Weddings were the perfect answer for keeping me active and shooting with many images to process afterward.
q> How long have you been involved in photography?
I received my first camera as a gift when I was 20. I had been pondering a degree in photojournalism but would not have an actual photography class until the 3rd year! So, I approached the editor of a local, small newspaper about what is needed to be a photographer. Must you have a degree...or is ability enough? As it turned out, that newspaper needed a photographer. Funny strange story actually. He asked me to bring in a few negatives from things I had shot. The only thing I had were black and white negatives of old, abandoned warehouse toilets...and of course....nude self portraits. I left the meeting feeling completely insecure and knowing I would never actually show him such things. He called me later in the week and asked to see the negatives again. I brought him the toilets....thinking, what the hell, might as well. He looked at the negatives and then looked at me and said "well, it looks like your capable of taking what YOU think would be a good picture". And he hired me. I was working as a photojournalist within a few months after receiving my first camera. The editor taught me how to make my way through the darkroom within a couple of days. Trial and error taught me how to use my camera. I was being paid to learn! My first assignment was heart wrenching. A man had been run over by a large truck....there were men in white coats with rubber kitchen gloves and brown paper bags picking small pieces of his brain off the road. Was quite the initiation.
I worked for 3 different newspapers...each one bigger than the last...until the age of 23. At 23, I became pregnant, got married and moved to a new state....giving up the art of photography, because I believe post processing is 50% of the art and I no longer had access to a darkroom. 2 years ago, I discovered the possibility of digital photography...the perfect answer to my dilemma of not having time or space for a darkroom. I realized the computer could be my darkroom and I quickly purchased the Minolta Dimage 7...as it was the most affordable and closest camera I could find to being SLR like.
q> Have you won any photographic competitions outside of DPC?
I won a couple of Associated Press awards when working for newspapers. One being an image of a woman sharing a kiss with her Vietnamese pot bellied pet pig. :) I have recently entered a few photos for the wedding photojournalist association contest...but no results yet. I haven't been involved in any photography sites outside of DPC.
q> Whats your favourite movie?
Hmmm....I have several favorites. Betty Blue, Natural Born Killers, The Silence of the Lambs, American Beauty, Blue Velvet, One Flew Over the Cuckoo̢۪s Nest and a recent one I really liked, White Oleander...to name a few.
q> What music do you listen to? Do you listen to music while post processing?
Music is very important to me. I usually have music playing though sometimes I would rather the sound of silence. What annoys me the most is the noise of a television in the background when I am post processing. I believe in having music for every mood so listen to almost everything...the bigger the variety the better. Funk is my favorite.
q> Whats your favourite food?
Mmmmmm....seafood.... Oysters, octopus, crawfish, tuna, sushi etc. And spice...lots of spice.
q> how did you come up with the name grigrigirl?
I have used grigrigirl since my first ever attempt at going online. Relating it to being in New Orleans. Gris-Gris...as in a spell or charm. The joke is that I am simply charming? ;)
q> Do you have a main source of caffeine? If so, is it Tea, Coffee or Chocolate?
Coffee! Why do you ask...is it obvious?
q> You have your own website, can I list it here?
Yes... www.juliabailey.com
Hardware
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q> Take us through a history of your camera purchases, both film and digital.
1988 received the Minolta film slr as a gift. I cant remember which one it was.
1990 I traded a Ford Bronco for a used Nikon F3 outfit complete with several lenses. I also bought a used Nikon FM2 the same year.
2002 Minolta Dimage 7
2003 Nikon D100
q> You currently use a Nikon D100, are you happy with this camera?
I am happy with my camera and intend to pull as much out of it as I can. I would prefer to have less lag time on the shutter...but find myself trying to feel a moment right before it happens to make up for it. Many times I don̢۪t know what I have captured (regarding emotions and expressions) until I get home and upload the images.
q> Since you own an DSLR, it would be great if you would list the lenses
you own, what you think of each lens, and how often each one gets used.
Nikkor 50mm 1.8...my favorite lens for portraits. I use this lens the majority of time...due to its low light ability....I hate flashes.
Nikkor 18-35mm 3.4-4.5...the next most used lens, I do prefer a wide angle approach to social and scenic situations. This lens limits me to daylight, using a flash or studio strobes.
Nikkor 10.5mm 2.8...woohoo! My newest and greatest toy by far. I can get fairly low light situations. The glass is superb. You̢۪ve seen the results from "once upon a time". It is also very nifty for wedding receptions by giving everyone a bit of warp and capturing their drunken laughter. Leaves the viewer feeling the inebriation of both the guests and the photographer.
Not sure everyone will appreciate such images..still testing the boundaries on that one. ;)
Nikkor 70-300mm 4-5.6 ..my least used lens. I use it for drive by shootings, people watching candids and animals.
q> Are you considering another camera purchase in the near future? If so, what?
Yes. I had considered the D70 as a back up camera but have decided to wait and see what Nikon comes up with next.
q> Do you still own/use any compact digicams for their ease of use and less weight?
No...sold the minolta and have not looked back.
q> What size memory cards do you have?
Many 512mg cards...a few 256mb. I prefer the 512 mb over anything larger because it gives me more file size control when creating folders. Also, Its not as much of a loss if one happens to fall out of my camera bag while on a shoot. This has been known to happen...grrr...must learn to zip that pocket!
q> Do you shoot in JPG or RAW mode?
JPG...I̢۪ve never experimented with RAW...never loaded that capture software on my computer. It all seems too technical for me. Perhaps, if I ever have time, I̢۪ll try playing with it.
q> Have you ever lost any images on memory cards?
I̢۪ve never had a problem losing images.
q> What does your home studio consist of, in terms of lighting, backgrounds, etc.
I have a backdrop stand that spans 9ft. Several backdrops but prefer a simple black muslin or black paper. I have a 2 strobe Novatron kit (given to me by an ex boyfriend). 3 hardware store variety metal casings with clamps and household flood lamps. Yes, I still use them. I also have a set of photo floods which includes two stands with umbrellas and a boom. Oh..and another one I never use...what a waste of money... some kind of soft box lighting that im never quite happy with. The light is not bright enough and its too hot and heavy to really play with well. Although, I did take the Natural Beauty portrait using that light. I also have two 1000 watt halogen work light sets on stands....only good for outdoor lighting combined with flash perhaps...in my opinion. The light of halogen is too harsh. . I tend to mix and match all of the lighting scenario̢۪s when doing studio shoots. I have created a bit of a lighting monster with cords a tangle! No one has complained yet, they just look at me funny.
Software
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q> Do you use any software for organizing your digital pictures?
I do not. Sounds like a wonderful idea though. Actually, I tend to save to disk as soon as possible. I load far too many gigs on my computer every week.
q> Do you use Photoshop or an alternative? If so what version?
I use photoshop 7. Dreaming about photoshop cs.
q> What Photoshop skills do you consider to be essential to digital photography?
The ability to play with it until you figure something out.
q> Out of your own entries on DPC, what photo had the most digital editing?
The Recital. 
q> Do you use any other software in relation to digital photos? If so, what?
No.
q> On the whole, do you prefer a minimalist approach to post editing, a no rules approach, or somewhere in between?
No rules. Im all about pushing boundaries and breaking the rules of photography. I greatly admire the people who can really manipulate an image.
Images
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q> 'The Recital' is your highest scoring image on DPC, a fairly recent image. Were you surprised by how well this image was received? How did you come up with the soft pastel colours? How hard was it to get the composition right?
I was very surprised. I entered it expecting it to bomb. The dresses were already a pastel pink. I simply worked to soften and lighten the background. The diffuse glow was set on a very soft shade of pink..and I think this affected the overall image as well. The composition...no work involved...simply cropped out the excess in post processing. The angle of the image is how it was shot. I tend to rotate the camera at all angles when im shooting. I think it̢۪s a subliminal awareness of the background and lines. My attention is always focused on the subject and trying to capture an emotion or motion...as well as fit everything into the frame...any background awareness is unconscious to some degree. Composition is somehow subconscious.
q> My personal favourite of all your images is 'natural beauty'. A fantastic portrait that really displays a lot of qualities that many people strive for in portrait photography. Lighting, expression, composition and colours are all wonderful. Can you take us through this image, and how you achieved this result?
I had just received my new soft box light that I loath so well. I told my daughter to change into something and pose for me. She argued, ran away and hid! I finally talked her into wearing an old ballet costume and managed to get her to pose for about 8 frames. I adjusted colors and upped the blues to emphasize her blue eyes. The light was simply...soft...and softened her skin nicely.
q> Many of your images are nude. Can you explain how you achieve such somber, erotic and dramatic images, and
propel them above day-to-day nudity.
Those who know me would say...because I am somber, erotic and dramatic. :) Nudes are my favorite form of playing with photography. It is my attempt at expressing levels of myself that are not frequently shared or seen. A chance to touch on idealism about the way things could be. I am in awe of light and shadow and the way it plays against the human form. I experiment with light and try to break boundaries and rules, trying to find something new. But then...I also do this within myself....always trying to find something new. A new perspective, a new experience, a new thought...and this is the line where photography becomes a direct reflection of myself. It is my need to express and release the known and unknown of my own existence. And also, to explore myself.
q> You originally won a ribbon for this shot - 'nico8'. In an explanation you said you never actually thought it would be in the top 3. How did you feel when your ribbon got taken away? Who is the model? Can you explain the setup for this portrait?
In a small sense, it was quite the bummer to lose a red ribbon....I had never achieved such a thing before. Although, I never expected it to do so well and had long ago quit caring of scores...so this really didnt bother me.
Nico is a young model who came to work with me on a few nudes and head shots...or whatever I felt like doing. It was my first time to meet her and after we started talking, I learned that she was only 18. Suddenly I had no interest in doing nudes and instead had a very short session of portrait work, figuring it might offer her a few headshots for her portfolio. I tried very hard not to infuse her images with sensuality...although, I think I failed at this. She was not a very experienced model and was really rather stiff...but i think the lighting and angle made up for it. And yes...I did put that collar around her neck...i wanted to add a little edginess to the pictures. In that image, she was standing but leaning forward with her hands resting on a short black bench. The lighting was a photo flood to one side...and a boom for hair light.
q> Where did you get the inspiration for 'butterfly'?
Who is the model? how hard was the post editing job on this?
I̢۪ve got a friend who creates fairy̢۪s out of images of nude women. His work inspired me to try it myself. I used the butterfly wings of a DPC entry ;). I cant remember which one..there are so many. And so many great ones for doing something like this! The model is a friend of mine. She is also a stripper and a physicist and the first woman I photographed nude. I had been introduced to her for the first time when she bared all in a french quarter courtyard in the cold, drizzly, January rain....in front of the neighbors, I might add. Needless to say, she is very free with her body. She is also the model in "the red shoe diaries" and "silenced".
The most difficult part of processing was cutting away the wings from the original image...very time consuming. After that, it was a simple act of layering, blending and shading. I enjoy playing with little experiments like that, but find I rarely have the time for it anymore.
q> What has been the hardest image to photograph, out of all of your entries on DPC? Why?
I don̢۪t see any image as hard to photograph. "Death" was the most time consuming to set up. It involved buying a $5 used nightgown from a thrift store...one that I feared someone may I have died in. I then drove to the graveyard wearing this nightgown and nothing underneath, walked barefoot through the dead people dirt and found a tomb to lie upon....set the camera on a tripod and hit the timer...quickly laid down, making sure my hair was hanging, crossed my arms over my chest and mimicked death. I think I scared the surrounding neighbors enough that they didnt bother me. That particular cemetery is not in the most savory of neighborhoods, but it is generally free of any security patrol to stop me from my artistic endeavors.
Truthfully, I rather freaked myself out later that evening when processing the image. I turned my skin a deathly shade and suddenly saw my own death....spooky. That night I had horrible nightmares and figured it to be my punishment from the graves.
q> Please go through the composition of 'illuminant shroud'.
This is very simple. The challenge was negative space...so I tried to crop myself into a portion of the frame that would create negative space around me.
q> "The dentist" is a great shot, with classic humour. I have to ask, have you used that fake needle to scare any patients? I think the lighting is superb, with that old 50's style movie poster look. Did you use the light that is normally used by the dentist?
Yes, the only lighting of this shot was the use of dental chair overhead lights. That room had three lights and I was able to aim each one in a different location. We did indeed play with the needle to scare the patients...but they were entertained enough just watching us as we quickly tried to make the shot in the middle of clinical time with an office full of patients. Our Doctor is very forgiving sometimes. :). We are known to be a bit silly at the work place.
q> 'the stowaway' gives a unique sense of isolation that I think everyone can relate to at some point. How did you come up with this unique idea? Where was it shot? Who was your model?
The model in this is my daughter. I have an old family trunk dating back to the early 1900's. It is filled with the clothing, shoes, bank statements and miscellaneous items from that time. I pulled everything out of the trunk, moved it onto my backdrop and dressed my daughter up in some of the old clothes. This might be one of the last shoots where she was actually willing to pose for me. :)
q> I think your most underrated shot is 'almost androgynous'. Tell us how you came up with this piece, and what you think about it personally.
Interesting that you should mention this shot. As I discussed earlier, my intention with nude photography is to break a few boundaries of expectation...experiment with lighting...and even cast a particular mood. Looking back, the processing of this image could certainly be improved, but I still like the lighting and the pose. Men are by far more difficult to shoot than women....somehow. It is easy to understand what positions will most flatter a woman̢۪s body. Men are different...men are challenging. This particular man did have an unusual softness about him. I had other much more traditional black and white images of him...things that would have been more socially seen as sexy or a nice nude...but I chose to experiment...to try something different. This is the one image where scoring really affected me. With my love of nude photography, the negative comments on this were very discouraging and made me question myself. This was the turning point in learning to never have an emotional connection to an image that I enter. And that If i do have a connection it, go into the challenge expecting it to be misunderstood. I have since gotten better at the lighting coming from both sides and have far improved on the concept. I have never studied lighting, never read a book on it, never watched for the lighting techniques in someone else̢۪s work. I wanted to discover light on my own...which is what I am still doing. I never played with studio lighting until about 11/2 years ago. Everything I̢۪ve learned has been through experimentation, trial and error. Honestly, I still do not know what I am doing with light....I continue to play during shoots until it finally works for me. I have a method now for portrait lighting, but the nudes are still a learning process. I guess this is why I have such a light monster with tangled cords in my home studio....everything gets played with at some point during the shoot. And truthfully, I never want to find that moment when I have found a method that works without ever experimenting with something new. This is why I continue to play...why I refuse to always do the obvious.
q> 'The Electric Kool-aid Acid Test' is a great piece. Please share how you set the lighting up for this shot.
The light on this was cast by a simple party style light projecting machine. It has a disc in it that heats up a liquid as it spins...creating a strange cast of continually moving and shifting psychedelic patterns. It was actually difficult to shoot this...as I had to wait and wait for the light circles to pass over her face properly before getting the shot. And of course with shutter lag time....who knew what the end result would look like.
q> If you would like to explain any more of your images in more depth, please feel free.
It might be interesting to note the conditions involving "once upon a time". I was shooting a wedding in the rain, everyone was drunk...including myself. I ducked into a small area of a building to change my lens then looked up to find such a wonderful old stairwell...and what a perfect opportunity to try out my new fisheye. The camera was handheld at 1/4 shutter...not bad for being a bit tipsy...and perhaps such inebriation helped my vision. :)
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q> Are there any type of photographic styles/techniques that you don't like?
I try to avoid style. I avoid trying to attain another person̢۪s style. Other than this, nothing displeases me in another person̢۪s work. To each his own.
q> What is your preferred style of photo? (i.e. macro, landscape, etc)
I prefer people and trying to capture the human element.
q> Name 5 photos on DPC that inspire you, in order of preference.
These are examples of my mood today...and It isnt a matter of preference. They are all equally inspiring. As well...there are numerous images on this site that I adore and I am inspired by.
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"bracelet" - 
Author: imagesloyola.... because it touches on the sensuality of man...something I aspire to accomplish and is far more difficult than finding it in women.
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"Natalia" - 
Author: Dimitri ...Dimitri̢۪s nudes are just wonderful. Finally a male photographer who doesnt take the typical playboy perspective of women.
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"Well Behaved Women" - 
Author: Jesuispeure ...enough said ;)
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"The Cellist" - 
Author: Alecia... just perfect
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"Mobile City" - 
Author: Imagineer...wow! What a wonderful blend of technique in camera and out.
q> What are the 3 favourite shots that you have taken, and why?
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"The pelican" - 
Explanation:
I am impressed with myself on this because I am not a nature or animal photographer. I went into nature and shot a pelican, yet the result looks like I brought it into my studio and had it pose for me. It̢۪s a pelican portrait. I thought that was pretty cool.
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"Illuminant Shroud" - 
Explanation:
This was another first attempt at new lighting and technique...for me. Also, instead of my typical expression of trying to capture something sensual or erotic or playful or rebellious or what have you. There is a solemn sense of grace instead. Another aspect of woman too commonly overlooked.
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"The Dentist" - 
Explanation:
This was just too much fun to shoot..and so much fun to look at. Such dramatics and I was proud of myself for getting the shadow on the wall. I only wish she had a zigzag part in her hair instead.
q> What do you consider to be important aspects of photography?
Passion. Capturing emotions. Provoking thought or feeling. Infusing an image with something deeper than a mere xerox copy of what our eyes already see. Using the lens as your 3rd eye. At least, that is what "I" would like to do and what draws me most to other works.
q> Who is your favourite photographer on DPC?
Not to say i don̢۪t have many people i admire on this site. But jjbeguin is my favorite. His images always impress me. Sometimes the art of what he is doing is overlooked. He experiments and plays. It is fun to watch his patterns of experimenting. Seeing what element he is trying out next. And he is always artful with his attempts. In my opinion.
q> Who is your favourite photographer outside of DPC? (both film and digital, if you like)
Herman Leonard.
I actually had the pleasure of meeting him one evening while dining at Maximo̢۪s....a restaurant where the walls are adorned with large framed prints of his jazz musician greats. A friend noticed that he was in the restaurant and encouraged me to introduce myself. It helped that herman happens to ADORE women. ;) He was nice enough to have a conversation about photography and equipment. I had no idea what to say to him so asked about his technique. He told me..."i don̢۪t have a technique, I just shoot what I see". From that statement on, he had my photographic heart. I want a life like his. He travels around the world doing exactly what he loves to do.
q> Do you have any photographic projects outside of DPC?
Perhaps you should ask... Do I have a life outside of photographic projects.
q> Some critics still don't think photography is a form of art. What is your response to this?
Critics aren̢۪t artists.
q> Is there a reason you dont have any prints for sale? I'm sure a lot of people would like to purchase some.
Pure and simple....I cant figure it out! I tried. Will someone walk me through it? ;)
q> Are you planning any photo trips in the future? If so, where?
I wish. Venice will be the first stop...far far into the future.
q> What do you feel is your most underrated shot?
Hmmmm....maybe "fertility dream". I felt this was a technically good image filled with symbolism. It fit both the idea of a dream OR a nightmare...depending on the viewers perspective. I guess i failed to mention that it was a magnolia tree seed pod lying upon a gravestone.
Final question
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q> Why do you enjoy photography?
Isnt it obvious by now? ;) Photography is not just a pleasure, it is a need. Like breathing air or drinking water...I need it.
Thanks for the interview Julia. Cheers.
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I'd like to give a big hearty thank you to Julia for pouring her heart out. Hope you enjoyed this interview.
-Dan
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06/23/2004 07:25:30 AM · #2 |
Great interview! Thanks for doing this, Julia and Dan.
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06/23/2004 07:41:44 AM · #3 |
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06/23/2004 07:45:55 AM · #4 |
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06/23/2004 07:55:02 AM · #5 |
| Interesting and excellent.... Thank you Julia and Dan. |
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06/23/2004 08:00:20 AM · #6 |
Fantastic insight into the mind of a DPC icon. Great work Dan and thanks for the gift of your time Julia. Love your work Julia, your portraiture is just awesome - so sensual and emotional. Keep up the great work both of you.
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06/23/2004 08:02:26 AM · #7 |
Good interview by one of my favourites.
You may not know it, but there is mentoring going on here.
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06/23/2004 08:05:59 AM · #8 |
I could get used to these interviews. Thanks Dan and Julia... I love your story about your first job at the newspaper. I got my first IT job a similar way but that's a story for another day :)
Thanks again
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06/23/2004 08:08:23 AM · #9 |
Julia, how do you recruit models?
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06/23/2004 08:16:44 AM · #10 |
I was pretty sick of myself by the time I finished this interview! ;) Thanks to anyone enjoying it.
Bongo, the models usually contact me. My friend who does the digital art of fairy's also gets a lot of contacts from models and he prefers that I take the photos for his work. We will usually combine it so that I take a few shots for what he needs and then the model poses for me. Its nice...when I have the time for it! I have a long list of people waiting. I think my next session will involve two women...who like women. ;) It does seem like a bit of a phenomenon how people are so willing to be nude for me..im still pondering that one. |
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06/23/2004 08:34:40 AM · #11 |
Fascinating interview! Thank you both for sharing your time and insight.
Juilia, you are one of my favorite photographers. You may not have studied light in the formal sense but you definitely "get it". And you've got balls too! Years from now when we see your work published we'll be able to say, "hey, that's work from that girl (girlgirl) on DPC! |
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06/23/2004 08:39:22 AM · #12 |
Didn't realize it could be that easy. I guess once your first few attempts turned out well, people see you as trustworthy in that you'll turn out a good image of them while they are somewhat "vulnerable".
I'm very interested in nudes but am a newbie at this. Too many things to learn right now. Am I wrong to say that handling models and doing nudes are for more advanced photographers. Let's face it, someone posing for me wouldn't be filled with confidence when I walk in with my Powersot A80!
Guess I will have to be my first model.
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06/23/2004 08:44:48 AM · #13 |
| heh...now you know why ive done so many self portraits. Take a few nice images and people will pose for you. Do you have a friend you can start with? Also...here's a little secret. www.musecube.com this site offers free portfolio hosting for photographers and models. It is a great but little known networking between the two. Much less hassle than one model place and so many of the models are just wanting a start in modeling.. getting a few new images for their portfolios. It doesnt matter what camera you have. My fairy friend uses a film point and shoot when he shoots on his own. |
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06/23/2004 08:47:29 AM · #14 |
Lol
Call me stupid.
Didn't know some of your shots were of you!
Thanx for everything and sorry for dragging out the interview.
I feel like a sponge right now...trying to take in as much as possible.
Thanx again.
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06/23/2004 08:57:08 AM · #15 |
Julia is an exceptional photographer. I had never seen her website, and was impressed and inspired by every category in her galleries. I think the sense of reality mixed with surrealism is what captivates me. Her attitude toward photography is equally inspiring. She is unafraid of pushing the envelope, but does so in such a timeless and intriguing way.
Julia, thank you so much for sharing so much of yourself.
Dan.. great interview! I really enjoy these.
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06/23/2004 09:16:46 AM · #16 |
Great insight to Julia's mind, work and methods Dan. That's two good interviews - just another 23,071 to go...
Maximum respect and compliments to you Julia (as per those previous commenters) and I'm totally flattered by your choice of my shot.
Edit: your wedding shots are great! It's the way all wedding photos should be really. Infinitely more memorable, tasteful and preferrable to the standard "say cheeeese" shots! So much flair and personality in them.
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06/23/2004 09:30:40 AM · #17 |
Wonderful interview, Dan!! She is such an excellent photographer. Thank you so much, both of you, for bringing this to the masses! :o)
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06/23/2004 09:51:07 AM · #18 |
Great interview and very insightful. One question, you said you posted to a lot of free wedding advertising sights. Do you have a link to some of them that you can share? I too would like to start adding more weddings to my calendar, and any leads I can get would be great!
Thanks!
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06/23/2004 09:59:58 AM · #19 |
www.wedj.com
www.topweddingsites.com
I went to google and searched "new orleans wedding photographer"...
this brought me to several links. I entered each one and placed my link on every site that offered free links or a link exchange. I am actually paying for a better advertising position on wedj...but its cheap and offers an nice gigbuilder doohicky for keeping track of leads...well worth the $10 a month. My biggest find was a local website run by an officiant. I finally landed a small elopement wedding and met him. He is the person who introduced me to the wedding coordinator. He liked me and my work and placed my link at the top of his links page. He also refers me to anyone and everyone when they need a photorapher. Slowly but surely I am making connections. And I have to say, the weddings that are non traditional and the people who want non traditional photography are truly the most fun to shoot! |
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06/23/2004 10:25:23 AM · #20 |
| This interview is really awesome. It reads like you are participating in the interview itself. Very illuminating ... the questions are very insightful. Congratualtions! Hope that the Site Council is putting all the interviews together into one collection. |
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06/23/2004 10:41:55 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by flip89:
This interview is really awesome. It reads like you are participating in the interview itself. Very illuminating ... the questions are very insightful. Congratualtions! Hope that the Site Council is putting all the interviews together into one collection. |
I had suggested it after the first interview, and am hoping there will be an opportunity for this after the next wave of site updates. :)
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06/23/2004 11:13:42 AM · #22 |
Fantastic interview, another great job Dan! Thanks Julia for sharing your ideas and a bit of your life!
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06/23/2004 11:15:58 AM · #23 |
Originally posted by dhare:
q> What is your preferred style of photo? (i.e. macro, landscape, etc)
I prefer people and trying to capture the human element.
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This is something I'm trying to learn to incorporate into my own photography. Not so much in the posed/studio mode, but the candid "street" photography. The human element can add a lot of strength to any image when the mood is right.
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06/23/2004 11:17:42 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by dhare:
q> What is your preferred style of photo? (i.e. macro, landscape, etc)
I prefer people and trying to capture the human element.
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This is something I'm trying to learn to incorporate into my own photography. Not so much in the posed/studio mode, but the candid "street" photography. The human element can add a lot of strength to any image when the mood is right. |
...and Julia hasdone extremely well in that area...she captures the emotions and a certain "je ne sais quoi" in her people pics...
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06/23/2004 11:20:50 AM · #25 |
| wonderful interview julia--it's nice to have the opportunity to get to know the people we admire a little better. and thank you for *the cellist*. it is stunning to be made aware that you have managed to touch someone who so inspires you. |
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