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I keep getting errors when I try to submit deviations.. Anyone else getting these problems? If so, how do I resolve them?

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Okay, many moons ago, I attempted to find subjects.. unfortunately, at the time, my camera SUCKED. Well now that I've got a semi professional, I'd like to try again.

This is free because I will be tweeking and refining technique.

So here's the deal.. it takes one hour and 250 shots. Of 250, depending on the rigitidy or fluidity of your demeanor in the photos, you may receive up to 40 of them back. (this is above average.)

If you are more shy or rigid, it will be more difficult to disguise that in a photo, no matter how hard I try to get you comfortable.. although, I do have the knack for that.

I've got a short list of people already. And when their freaking SCHEDULE's can merge with mine, they'll be photographed.

I can not promise perfect results, although most people have been very satisfied, and because they are free, I don't see why there'd be an issue. And if you are dissatisfied, well hell, let's do it again.

So here's what I need. If you live in Houston on surrounding areas, and would like to be photographed, please let me know.

I'll put you on my list and we'll need to set up a schedule. Unless you have professional lighting.. (which I do not at this moment, but am working on.. it's VERY expensive.), then I'll have to shoot outside between the hours of 4 and 7 pm. Unless the day is overcast or you have a pretty large umbrella, the lighting will not permit good photos on a completely sunny midday.

I promise that when I can afford professional lighting for inside portraits/ photos you all will be the first to know. I can not WAIT to try you out under those lights.. yeahhh more practice!

I ask that when you come to photograph, that you bring makeup, unless we have already planned something different. And unless you are one of these artistic people who KNOW how to coordinate flashy or alternative style clothing, PLEASE wear something simple, beautiful, and not too loud. BELIEVE me, you'll thank me later.

One other stipulation. Anyone who has taken photos with me will know that you will NOT see ANY photos until I have completed post editing. I am not perfect and YOU are not perfect so please allow for this process.. (effects may also be added.)



My final announcement is this: DO NOT ALTER ANY OF MY PHOTOS IN ANY WAY OR CROP MY NAME OUT OF THEM.

IF you would like to see certain effects or colors, etc.. or if something in the photo is bothering you (skin blemishes, etc.. which I am pretty good at removing anyway) you need to tell me. Otherwise, I will be PISSED. This is not too much to ask. When I first started my artistic ventures, I made the mistake of kindheartedly and innocently altering the amazing photos of another artist, and she was LIVID, with good cause. This has happened to me more than once, and while I understand that it is innocent, it still upsets me.

I didn't realize how offensive that is until I had my own photos and art to display. This is not only copyright infringement, it is rude. If your editing causes the original integrity of the photo to be shoddy or unattractive in any way, it is my name that will be smeared. So please ASK if you'd like a change to be made.



As far as my digital art goes, I'm debating a way to sell these, if you're interested, because I've had so many requests, please let me know. I'll find a way to send you a high quality print for a reasonable cost.



In any case, set up some time with me. Either respond to this post or send me a message, and we'll set something up. I'd like to meet, preferably, in an area not too inconvenient for me. I'm hardly ever home because I am working with people constantly. I have work, school, girls I work with, and lots of time photographing and doing digital art. I HAVE to make time for my family, as well.



Thanks!



p.s. If you've got props, BRING UM! (ie, you play guitar or something similar, or would just like to be photographed with a very large rubber duck.. LOL!, you get the point.)

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So my photoshop cs2 does this from time to time, today is just HORRIBLE.

I get through various tools, having to save my project about FIFTY times because it will freeze up. I will go to push file save and it will not drop down the box. THEN it won't even close. I have to go to task manager and exit that way. And MANY times, I lose ALL the changes I made to the original piece.

SOMEBODY please say you've had this happen and know a fix.

I can't get ANYTHING done because it won't stop freezing up.

PLEASE help me.

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1. Nothing is ever as it seems. Sometimes you may deceive yourself into believing that others actually have your best interest in mind and then POOF, your little naive world comes crashing down and DAMN IT. Suddenly you feel as if you’re standing in front of a firing squad with all of your clothes off, unable to find even a shred of cloth to protect you. No this is not a pity party. It is simply a dawning realization.

2. Number one being said, no matter WHAT kind of value you have placed on monitary items and ideals, you will eventually find out how little of that you really need when it comes down to the wire.

3. Having your dignity is far more important than your ego. (which SOUNDS like a contradiction but is REALLY just an irony.)

4. In keeping with number one, you will find that ’the Powers that be’ will provide you with others that you never expect, to rescue you from becoming jaded and bitter about humanity and its lack of kindness and humility. Thanks Power. I needed that.

5. If you’re hurting, REALLY hurting, and have lost even the tiniest piece of fight left to sustain you, hold on to a child. Don’t bawl (you’ll scare them) but just hold them and tell them how happy you are that they may be the one thing you actually did right. (even if you can’t tell yet that it might not be the whole truth.)

I’ve had a rough week. Really rough. And not because I lost so much opportunity or monitary values, but because I lost faith in life and myself. I know that if I can just hang in there and try to learn from this experience that the Power will level the playing field so that I might get a glimpse of what is so far over that fucking hill that I’m standing next to.

I’m hanging in there Power. I really am. I’m trusting you to carry me through this. If anyone was ever proof of your existence and infinite love and care, I am. I never deserved or earned your help. It was just always there when I sought you.

I’m waiting for this to pass. (but on Your time. On Your time.)

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Thanks to everyone who is taking this theraputic journey with me.


Astra

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Don't be afraid to be honest w/ me on any of the pieces. I have only been doing this about a year or so and am working to improve.

I do love the concepts though.

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Thanks again,

Astra

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I'm in the process of a reinvention. Please excuse the mess that may result from this.
I feel that my art needs a changing and I am in the process of doing this.

Thanks for your patience.

Astra

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I've been going through a bit of an artists' block, if you will. I am currently dissatisfied with the state of my art and am considering digital art classes. I am looking at tutorials from such wonderful people as SheisPretty and the likes. I will be back soon. Promise. Plus I am finishing up a semester of school and possibly about to undergo surgery. Wish me luck.

If anyone knows of GOOD digital art classes available at college level, I'd love to know.

Thanks,

Astra

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Alright. I've noticed that nobody seems to want to take the steller opportunity to use my stock account to make themselves a years worth of DeviantArt. sooo... with that in mind... I bring myself a challenge. I believe that a truly good artist. (which i don't proclain to be, but will attempt to half ass for the sake of a point) can make art out of ANYTHING.. SHOW ME ANYTHING PEOPLE anything! I will make something beautiful out of it. Just to prove it can be done. Then I wanna see ya'll do sumthin w/ my stock.

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Tell me what you think. I REALLY like this one. I could TRULY relate.

Thanks a lot for coming by.
Astra

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]]> *AstraCreates http://AstraCreates.deviantart.com/journal/9949284/ http://AstraCreates.deviantart.com/journal/9949284/ Sun, 03 Sep 2006 08:57:45 PDT
I cannot TELL you how many TIMES I've wanted to buy you guys' pics! I have bare bare walls and all I see are pics coming up with NO option to buy.
THIS IS REDICULOUS! I don't know if you guys just don't have faith in yourselves or WHAT, but if my friends don't decide to sell their pics soon, I'm going to have to track you down!!!!

Perhaps you are not sure if anyone would buy... well let me tell you, I WOULD!

And over time, even if you don't get immediate responses, you WILL sell them.

So,,,, that being said.. PURCHASE THE OPTION TO SELL.. I'm NOT kidding.

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So without further ado.. (??sp??)

My sleepy ass is going to bed. Where I rightfully belong.

See you guys after work tomorrow.

Luvies

Astra

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