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06/03/2006 01:00:57 AM · #26 |
Originally posted by fstopopen:
I have to say that I have been totally inspired by "desolate" by DAVID428. That image is simply amazing. viewing this image I had an epiphany. I have been doing these church directory photos for my friend's church. I have hated almost every minute of it. The kids are hard to control and the organization invloved is a little overwhelming. I don't feel creative about it at all (they want standard head shots with the EXACT SAME lighting and backdrop for every image. wait... I'm meandering...
the point is I don't have any fun doing this... except when the older people come up. The elderly gent with the cranky disposition, who refuses to smile, but still looks stately in his picture. The old lady who insists on not looking at the camera... she thinks it looks more mysterious. There is just so much strength in such a frail body. I find them fascinating and actually have fun trying to capture them.
Now seeing "desolate" it occurs to me that this kind of work can be fine art. An avenue that I desperatly want to explore. But how do I find models? I mean I can't just go to a random old folks home and start taking pictures. I don't have any money to pay people. Do I take out an ad? I don't know where to start. Anyone know elderly in Oklahoma? (I know THAT one was a long shot) any suggestions?
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Link?
I would like to add having just put my Nana into a resthome (for the 5th time!) Alot of people in resthomes are very lonely, some of them would love to have their photo taken. It might be a case of just ringing your local one and asking if there's anyone suitable.
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06/03/2006 01:13:16 AM · #27 |
Originally posted by yanko:
Umm, do you have another guide for guys WITH girlfriends? In case someone like that would be interested.  |
Uhhhhh...LOL
Women at the girlfriend level are very unpredictable and should be handled on a case by case basis... :-) Or you might ask Kiwiness how to get a girl like Nasti :-P
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06/03/2006 11:07:57 AM · #28 |
okay. about going to rest homes... What are the LEGAL issues there. Can those people legally give you permission to take their picture? I think a model release would be in order, but what if they have signed off thier power of attorney? I can just imagine legal ramifications. Any suggestions there?
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06/03/2006 12:03:04 PM · #29 |
Does omeone sign away thier rights to sign documents when they give power of attorney to another or do they just give someone else the right to sign for them? That's a good question.
I'd assume that as long as someone was mentally competent that they could sign a release.
Message edited by author 2006-06-03 12:03:28.
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06/03/2006 12:39:32 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Women at the girlfriend level are very unpredictable and should be handled on a case by case basis... :-) Or you might ask Kiwiness how to get a girl like Nasti :-P |
Just offer a bag of candy. Works every time :)
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06/03/2006 12:46:50 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Women at the girlfriend level are very unpredictable and should be handled on a case by case basis... :-) Or you might ask Kiwiness how to get a girl like Nasti :-P |
Just offer a bag of candy. Works every time :) |
LOL... writing that down :-)
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06/04/2006 01:33:28 AM · #32 |
hahaha... oh man, if you've got a jealous one for a girlfriend, I can't help you there, I don't have much experience in that department.
As for model releases, as long as the person is deemed mentally competent, they are legally able to sign a model release, and if you are not doing them any harm, a judge will most likely rule in your favor that they were anyway if it's disputable. |
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