So I didn't post yesterday because I was very busy location scouting and networking with some models. I found two places for the desert shoot project which are perfect, but I'm torn. I know I'll shoot at both locations eventually, but which one first. The two places I've decided on are Fort Rock(Top), and The Painted Hills(Bottom). I like them both for very different reasons. Fort rock is beautiful and I love that it's this towering mass of rock just shooting up from the high desert floor, seemingly from nowhere. The Painted hills are just plain amazingly beautiful with the color and contours, they're 
breathtaking. But I think I'm going to go with Fort rock because from what I can tell they seem more desolate. The Painted Hills seem to draw more of a crowd making it harder to shoot nudes there. I'm also excited because I think I have a model who seems pretty eager and she promises not to flake. She is very beautiful and on top of that I believe she is mixed race so she has beautiful bronze skin which is going to look amazing in the desert sun. I'm really excited and I feel like this is all coming together. I cant wait to do this shoot. I was also looking for a makeup artist which I haven't found yet but I'm sure we can improvise. Christi (My girlfriend) said she is up to the task. The only hurdle is going to be funding. Since I'm just focusing on my photography right now (which I'm not making any money at yet) Christi is the only one working. As you can imagine things are tight, but I'll do what's necessary to make it happen. If there are any sponsors out there reading this feel free to contact me. If you'd like to support the arts you can donate funds using your debit or credit card by clicking on the PayPal link to the right. If you'd like to donate equipment take a look at my wish list by viewing my profile, or if you have used equipment (Photography, computer, props or interesting clothing) you'd like to donate that is always welcome too. Anyone who makes a donation of $10 or more will receive a 5x7" high quality digital print of my choosing, donations of $50 or more will receive a 8x10" signed and numbered limited edition digital print of your choosing, and donations of $100 or more will receive a framed 8x10" signed and numbered limited edition digital print of your choosing. If you make a donation make sure you send me an email at jaylongphotography@gmail.com with your address and PayPal confirmation number so I can send your print. If you can't donate, that's OK you can still show support by helping me spread the word. If you have an online profile (Yahoo, AIM, etc.) or a MySpace page feel free to give me a shout out or maybe even a link, any help and love is appreciated.
breathtaking. But I think I'm going to go with Fort rock because from what I can tell they seem more desolate. The Painted Hills seem to draw more of a crowd making it harder to shoot nudes there. I'm also excited because I think I have a model who seems pretty eager and she promises not to flake. She is very beautiful and on top of that I believe she is mixed race so she has beautiful bronze skin which is going to look amazing in the desert sun. I'm really excited and I feel like this is all coming together. I cant wait to do this shoot. I was also looking for a makeup artist which I haven't found yet but I'm sure we can improvise. Christi (My girlfriend) said she is up to the task. The only hurdle is going to be funding. Since I'm just focusing on my photography right now (which I'm not making any money at yet) Christi is the only one working. As you can imagine things are tight, but I'll do what's necessary to make it happen. If there are any sponsors out there reading this feel free to contact me. If you'd like to support the arts you can donate funds using your debit or credit card by clicking on the PayPal link to the right. If you'd like to donate equipment take a look at my wish list by viewing my profile, or if you have used equipment (Photography, computer, props or interesting clothing) you'd like to donate that is always welcome too. Anyone who makes a donation of $10 or more will receive a 5x7" high quality digital print of my choosing, donations of $50 or more will receive a 8x10" signed and numbered limited edition digital print of your choosing, and donations of $100 or more will receive a framed 8x10" signed and numbered limited edition digital print of your choosing. If you make a donation make sure you send me an email at jaylongphotography@gmail.com with your address and PayPal confirmation number so I can send your print. If you can't donate, that's OK you can still show support by helping me spread the word. If you have an online profile (Yahoo, AIM, etc.) or a MySpace page feel free to give me a shout out or maybe even a link, any help and love is appreciated.Painted Hills Photo taken April 8, 2004, by Pete Yamagata
Fort Rock photo credit information not available form source website.
2 comments:
Your photos take my breath away. Outstanding!
Wow I think that's the best compliment I've ever received, Thank you so much. I'm really glad to hear that people like my work. Sometimes I get a little discouraged and think I'm not very good and that I'm kidding myself thinking I can make it a full time career. I guess the old saying is true, you're your own worst critic. Thank you again for the compliment and encouragement. I'm very grateful.
I just hope you're talking about my photos and not the ones in this post, they're by other photographers.LOL
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