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i feel i have been butchered
How do I tell a photographer who paid me that I hate what he has done to me and I want it taken down. I am mortified has anyone had this happen and is it really as bad as I think or am I crazy. He took amazing pics but once he has gotten into photoshop I want to cry. Apr 08 08 03:17 pm Link Well there is that one thing... he paid you. Maybe ask him not to credit you? Apr 08 08 03:18 pm Link Just ask him to remove the credit from your name as you do not feel it best represents your work. Either he takes the hint or he won't. Edit: Dangit... Lora beat me to it. Apr 08 08 03:19 pm Link Kelsey Marie wrote: You could ask him to take it down, but if it were me who paid you, I'd pretty much tell you that you are shit out of luck. Apr 08 08 03:19 pm Link Return the money in exchange for him taking it down. Apr 08 08 03:19 pm Link MMDesign wrote: And if he refuses? Apr 08 08 03:21 pm Link I have to wonder how many people would have ended up seeing it, had you not linked it here, vs. how many will now. It seems like a perfectly average picture to me, although this thread seems like it would be pretty sketchy in light of the rules about unsolicited critique. Maybe next time don't work with someone if you have reason to believe the photos will be embarrassing? Apr 08 08 03:22 pm Link I agree that the pose is awkward and it isnt your best work but by him having it up in his port do you really think that your career would be that hurt by it? Apr 08 08 03:22 pm Link MMDesign wrote: Amen Apr 08 08 03:22 pm Link Kelsey Marie wrote: With money. Apr 08 08 03:22 pm Link Kelsey Marie wrote: Assuming the image is within the parameters of the model release you signed (if you did) then I would say that you don't say anything. You have what you were paid for and he has what he paid you for. Move on. Apr 08 08 03:23 pm Link if your going to want him to take it down..giving money back isnt going to work.. you would have to pay him like triple for him to acually take notice. and if you do hate it that much that you would pay a lot more than he paid you... make sure HE signs something on the next agreement. also.. this thread didnt help the matter if he sees youve written 'i hate what hes done' to me. Apr 08 08 03:25 pm Link Paul Ferris wrote: i dont think she is concerned with the pose, I think its with the area right under the breasts.... Apr 08 08 03:25 pm Link Christopher Ambler wrote: Not my problem. It was just one possible solution. Apr 08 08 03:26 pm Link send him this link? lol seriously though, as a model you sign a release to basically give the client permission to do whatever they'd damn well please. so just don't look at the picture. it comes with the territory. Apr 08 08 03:28 pm Link StaceyClarke Retouching wrote: Seriously. I'm not sure what was more foolish on the OP's part - choosing to work with someone she didn't think would flatter her when she obviously cares a great deal about her image, or choosing to then post a public thread complaining about it, complete with a link to the offending photo. Apr 08 08 03:29 pm Link Christopher Ambler wrote: There's your answer! Apr 08 08 03:30 pm Link Kelsey Marie wrote: The copyright logo is certainly obnoxious! Apr 08 08 03:30 pm Link Rob Domaschuk wrote: *golf clap* Apr 08 08 03:31 pm Link the link you posted....is that the photo you are talking about? Because if it is.....it does not look over Photoshopped to me....it looks like a pretty natural straight out of camera shot Apr 08 08 03:32 pm Link Thomas B wrote: Agreed! Very natural appearing to me! Apr 08 08 03:34 pm Link are you offended he felt the need to slim down your torso? or do you just think he didnt do the best job at it?? Apr 08 08 03:34 pm Link Paul Ferris wrote: It looks to me like he modified the breasts with liquify tool. Apr 08 08 03:35 pm Link Thomas B wrote: Ummm... not sure how to put this, and it is not a critique of the model, the photographer, or the photograph... Apr 08 08 03:35 pm Link Doesn't look "butchered" over photoshopped to me, what is it that your so upset about? Apr 08 08 03:36 pm Link Rob Domaschuk wrote: OOPS! NOW I SEE WHAT THE DEAL IS! Apr 08 08 03:36 pm Link Joseph A Smileuske wrote: Her boob is defying gravity. Apr 08 08 03:38 pm Link Kelsey Marie wrote: Very nicely if at all. You were paid to shoot and I presume you signed a release. A photographer has right to do bad work. Besides, what is to say that the photographic statement he wants to make is going to be flattering to you? That is why he paid you, to portray his vision, not yours! Apr 08 08 03:40 pm Link Doesn't look too bad to me Apr 08 08 03:44 pm Link yerp tis happend to me only two days ago !! Apr 08 08 03:46 pm Link Thomas B wrote: I just don't want people thinking I am 115 pounds when I am 150. Apr 08 08 03:46 pm Link Envy wrote: First thing I noticed too. Apr 08 08 03:46 pm Link Has this turned into a critque? Honestly? After looking at the OP's PORT...this is not such a bad shot...sure a "lifted boob"...but I think she looks pretty damn good in it.... of course, comparing it with what she already has. I'm actually sorry you feel the way you do. But I'm also feeling sorry for him....you may have considered contacting him when he originally did the photo shop and asking him to "tone it down" or something (though, i don't know what you don't like about it...you never stated it). Photog may be pissed now tho.... I wouldn't blame him. Did you even TRY to talk to him about fixing your percieved problem before he posted? Just unanswered questions.... I still think you might have sent the pic to the critique board first before claiming butchery. Just my 2c Apr 08 08 03:46 pm Link Chalk this up as an uplifting experience. Apr 08 08 03:48 pm Link TWOHAWKS Photography wrote: Except, in this case, it's not the OP's picture to have critiqued. I'm guessing that this thread will be locked soon because it's turned into a critique thread. Not just a critique, but a critique that wasn't solicited by the photographer. Apr 08 08 03:49 pm Link Kelsey Marie wrote: I just don't want people thinking I am 115 pounds when I am 150. Uh, sorry, but you DO NOT look 115 lbs in that photo....sorry. But again, did you ASK before you complained? You look..well, 150 in that photo to me.... MY WIFE is 160.... but 5'11 and muscular....I think your "perceptions" (reality is in the eyes of the beholder, right).... are not quite butchery.... Apr 08 08 03:49 pm Link Rob Domaschuk wrote: He claims he used liquify to shrink the breast because they were to big. Apr 08 08 03:50 pm Link Rob Domaschuk wrote: yep...UR right Apr 08 08 03:50 pm Link rp_photo wrote: ahaha Apr 08 08 03:52 pm Link This Model Has Tons Of Freckles...... Why Mess With Them ?.... Leave Them Alone and Move On........ This Is not a Scar Or A Tattoo that's easy to Cover........... By Messing with the Freckles you will make the person look totally warped in a sense........ By The Way I Think Freckles Are Cute....... ;-) Apr 08 08 03:52 pm Link |