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Thursday, February 25, 2010

GoJuliette!

A Few Shots From My Session W/ Miss Juliette!















Tuesday, February 16, 2010

INQUIRE WITHIN

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Monday, February 1, 2010

The ROMAN ALPHA BET

RANTS & RAVES: THE ROMAN ALPHA BET Part I

I ran into a photographer buddy of mine last week at a nudist function at Leslie Lohman Gallery. He'd mentioned it to me the previous week and I went and subsequently, Joined. (see " The Naked Truth")

"Hey, I really have to commend you on your Model Mayhem & 2k profiles." (see "My 2kmodels.com Profile")

Modelmayhem.com (MM) and 2kmodels.com (2k) are social networking websites for Professionals and Aspiring Professionals in the Photography & Film industries.

"They are so concise and to the point. Every bit of information to every question you could possibly ask is answered and some that shouldn't have to be asked as well.'

"I laughed, " well there's good reason 4 that!", I didn't mention the rare drama I had recently experienced. It was also ironic because just a few days before I was at a Photographers' Club meeting on the Gay Center and the same topic came up so of course I went on a rant.

"I know you can't imagine the amount of crackpots and wannabe's and "unprofessionals" I come across."

"Actually, I can. That's why my profile reads the way it does. Now it's just informational but I've saved on my computer the many incarnations of my profile which come of harsh. Here's a clip.

"I'm open to working with people who are new but if you are a model you should know what a model is and does. "
To illustrate this point I've gone as far as to put the dictionary definition of a model in my profile:

mod⋅el

[mod-l] Show IPA noun, adjective, verb, -eled, -eling or (especially British) -elled, -el⋅ling.
–noun
1. a standard or example for imitation or comparison.

2. a person or thing that serves as a subject for an artist, sculptor, writer, etc.

3. a person whose profession is posing for artists or photographers.

4.a person employed to wear clothing or pose with a product for purposes of display and advertising.

If you claim to be a model or even an aspiring model there are 3 things you should take note of.
1. Models should know how to move and take direction.
2. You should make it your business to know or get to know how things work.
3. READ The information given to you.

I find my self wasting time answering questions that are available in forums and other places. My Internet presence for one. The info i send out is painfully detailed and for these two sites specifically have help centers for those that are new to the industry. That being said....

Things I should not have to explain:
What is a test?
Where is your left or your right?
You should be on time.

If you are going to be late or need to cancel you MUST Call. (get a lot of no shows no calls)
I'm used to working with Pro models new and seasoned. If a 14 year old girl who arrived from Brazil yesterday speaking no English, can find her way around Manhattan, get to a studio, take direction and kill the job. There is little excuse for anyone else.

You are not Naomi, Gia or Kate so you should not arrive tweeked, hung over or coming down of your crystal binge. What you do is your business, when it affects my pictures that is my business. I really don't care what you do, 420 is totally OK with me but still makes for a bad picture, save it for later.

I will not be casting anyone for a shoot with out having tested with, met or previously working with them before. i only put my $ on a secure bet.

I always ask that my portfolio, profile, website and or blog be reviewed. All info is repeated on all sites so if you visit only one there should be little question for you to decide weather or not to meet and test with me.

I even end one of them with
"I know my profile comes off really harsh but I'm actually a nice guy, really"

and although as my profile states I'm looking to work with experienced models, I am open to helping develop portfolios for new models."

"Yeah, You would think It was written in Japanese or some Alien Language. I'm pretty sure it's well written and I know it's English in which we use the Roman Alphabet." Still I don't know what gives.

There are so many misconceptions about photography and the photography industry I spend more time dispelling myths and educating people on things they should already know or have found out. I don't want to go into surgery and have to explain to my surgeon how to make an incision ( which I could... medically trained in a past life). The point is if you are going to agreed to occupy a position you should know how to operate with in the functions of that domain. If you don't know you should probably find out. When some one who has been in the business gives you advice you should probably consider it. I find that this industry is harsh and people don't give a shit about you or what you want. The only think that's important is the work the final inception of a concept or idea, probably not your idea. So take the advice, it's rarely given & go with the flow.

End Part I
D.L.

Bryan Slater: Porn Star

I had the pleasure of testing with Porn Star Bryan Slater Saturday. WOW what a treat! This guy truly has it all, Fantastic Face & body, gorgeous cock with an attitude to match. I here's a screen shot of I'm working on now. Still a work in progress but fucking gorgeous! Will Keep you posted.


Check out Bryan's Site http://www.bryanslaterxxx.com/

D.L.

CASTING 4 PUBLICATION

WE ARE CASTING ROLES FOR CHARACTERS IN A PHOTO GRAPHIC MINI SERIES

1. THIS SHOOT IS FOR PUBLICATION

2. MODEL RELEASE REQ.

3. BEFORE YOU CONTACT ME PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE WWW.LEWDLIFE.COM THEN CONTACT ME ONLY & ONLY IF YOU WISH TO WORK WITH ME.

*A CASTING MUST BE ATTENDED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROJECT.
**PHOTOS WILL BE TAKEN @ THE CASTING
IF YOU CAN NOT MAKE A CASTING CONTACT ME TO SCHEDULE AN ALTERNATE TIME.

4.ALL SHAPES AND SIZES WELCOME. YOU MUST BE COMFORTABLE W/ HOMO EROTIC IMAGERY.

5.NUDITY REQUIRED

CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL FOR DETAILS
LEWDLIFECASTINGS@YAHOO.COM

MY 2kmodels.com Profile

Damian Lewd

Male
33 years old
New York New York, United States

NYC Fetish Photographer Damian Lewd, Was born in Harlem, NY.
A self taught photgrapher, Damian, also has an Associates degree in Fine Arts, Photography. He is currently working on a dual Degree in Forensic Psychology and Visual Art & Design.

Damian's Fetish work has been featured in "Instigator Magazine", "HX", Art Exhibitions in NY, Fl & the UK.


I"m looking to meet models, actors & porn stars to participate in my art for my website www.lewdlife.com and blog www.lewdlife.blogspot.com.

I will be doing REGULAR SHOOTS for INSTIGATOR (www.instigatormagazine.com) & other MAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS.

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH ME FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME.


PLEASE NOTE:
I. MODEL RELEASE REQUIRED

II. RE: TESTS & SHOOTS
*PLEASE BE ON TIME!
*NO SHOW NO CALL = NO SECOND CHANCES
*MODEL RELEASE REQUIRED
*TESTS SHOOTS ARE NOT PHOTO SHOOTS- TESTS ARE FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF TESTING LIGHTING AND WEATHER WE ARE A GOOD MATCH TO GO FORWARD.
ALL SHOOTS TFFRI (TIME FOR FULLY RETOUCHED IMAGES). CONSIDER THIS AN INTERVIEW.
YOU WILL RECEIVE A SELECTION OF THE BEST IMAGES SHOT.
*PROOFS & FINAL IMAGES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU VIA A WEB GALLERY. THE LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU VIA EMAIL. YOU CAN SELECT 2 IMAGES PER LOOK AND I'LL MAKE PRINT FILES AVAILABLE VIA THE SAME GALLERY.
*ALL SHOOTS ARE CLOSED SETS IE NO PHOTOGRAPHS, CELL PHONE OR OTHERWISE.

III. RE: IMAGES
*ALL IMAGES ARE COPYRIGHT: Damian Lewd ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
AND ARE NOT TO BE ALTERED IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM W/O PERMISSION OF PHOTOGRAPHER.
*IMAGES ARE STRICTLY FOR MODEL'S OWN PERSONAL USE & PROMOTION IE PORTFOLIO BLOG ETC. AND ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR SALE PUBLICATION OR ADVERTISING.
*ANY IMAGES CREATED FOR MAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE COPIES BUT MAGAZINE TEARS AND OR SCANS OF THOSE PAGES.
*THIS USUALLY TAKES ABOUT 90 DAYS
*MODEL RELEASE REQUIRED.

IV. RE: CASTINGS
*CASTINGS AND TESTS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO MY PROCESS IF WE HAVE NOT PREVIOUSLY WORKED TOGETHER AND YOU DO NOT ATTEND A CASTING OR TEST PRIOR TO A SHOOT YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

THANKS,
D.L.

here's a direct link:
http://2kmodels.com/LEWDLIFE