eXposure is Here! OMP's New Online Magazine

We at OneModelPlace.com and eXposure Magazine are very pleased to present to you our biggest issue of eXposure yet. Issue #11 contains 148 pages, and the contributions have a wide variety in age and levels.

CHECK OUT THE NEW ISSUE AT www.ompexposure.com

Browse through the pages and you will find tutorials, reviews, interviews and more.

Also, we are now accepting submissions for our February 2010 issue. Do you have a cool story or ambitions that reach the skies? Let’s know about you! Whether your level is newcomer, veteran, or even advanced, we would love to tell your story.

Send submissions to fkr@ompexposure.com, and check back for more eXposure updates soon here in the OMP Blog.

Brian DeMint of eyeworks photography Captures "Artistic Fashion"

Brian DeMint of eyeworks photography (OMP Member #61063) has a background in oil painting, so his transition from brush to camera five years ago is a logical extension of his artistic talents. He and his wife, who does almost all the makeup and hair styling for his shoots, collaborate on creative visions that seem worthy of being hung in a museum.

He got his start in photography by building a website for a local modeling agency. "I started taking interest in their photographer's work and doing creative retouching for him in Photoshop. Soon, I wanted to try my own hand at fashion photography. The first shoot was a complete revelation for me... a rebirth, as it were. I knew this is what I was here for!"

Brian describes his unique style as “artistic fashion.” "That is a bit of a misnomer now because the term 'artistic' has evolved into a generic description for running around shooting naked people... and it's really not so much about 'fashion' as it is trying to convey a mood and thematic idea. The clothing plays a supporting role instead of the lead. Despite the fact I may cover a model with fake blood or dirt and sticks or paint, etc., the women are still beautiful and the men handsome."

He reveals that his detailed and colorful concepts are generally not pre-conceived. "For the most part, the ideas come on the fly. I rarely pre-plan any themes. I prefer to be inspired when I see the model in person, and fortunately I've been blessed with models that resemble everything from the Virgin Mary to deranged serial killers. The ideas are rooted with the diverse set of artists that have influenced me, melded with the aesthetics that I feel are visually appealing and hopefully unique and thought-provoking."

The Missouri resident does, however, like to communicate with the model before and during each shoot to help them get into the right mindframe for the assignment. "With the initial information I send to models, I inform them that posing for me is more akin to acting. I do not pose models for each shot. I expect them to make a sincere effort and interpret the theme, idea or mood with their own input with creative posing and expression. In order to accomplish this we make the model 'look' the part with styling, I then give them adjectives that describe the general mood we're going for. Then I always play music that supports the theme we're shooting so they can 'feel' the role. Giving them feedback as they work is extremely important as is a very positive and supportive attitude, and giving the models some creative freedom is essential to being diverse in your imaging."

The photographer who gave Brian his start is an OMP member, and introduced him to the modeling website. "He raved about the assets of being on the site. Since I joined, OMP has allowed me to get my product to my target market (models) in a professional and non-imposing way. It has also allowed me to collaborate and share information with my peers which has resulted in both knowledge gain and business leads. Plus, with its incredible model base, the site is just an invaluable resource for finding the right talent for each project."

His equipment consists mainly of a Canon Digital Rebel and five dollar reflector lights from Wal-Mart. "My backdrops are everything, from textile prints from JoAnn's fabric to painted cardboard and 4 x 8 sheets of plywood. I realize this information might cause some hardcore tech photographers to vomit profusely, however, for me it's all about the end product and this equipment is producing the look I am currently going for."

In terms of new photographers just starting out, Brian's advice is to study heavily on the fundamentals that govern visual art. "Learn the elements of design, theories of composition, etc. While technical knowledge is a must for some situations, what will compose your art and define your style is the ability to manipulate the elements of design. This is the knowledge that will advance your art. Your competitor can may have the same or better equipment that you have, so your edge should be your artistic knowledge. In addition, if you conform completely to the critique of others, then your vision can get lost in the process. Learn to self critique and always challenge yourself to never let anything but your best work leave your studio. Lastly, here is a quote from Ernest Holmes to consider: 'All limitations are self imposed'."

See more of Brian DeMint's eyeworks photography on his portfolio at OMP Member #61063 or by visiting at www.eyeworksphotography.com.

Annie Leibovitz Faces Lifetime Achievement Status and Banruptcy Blues

As reported in nymag.com by Andrew Goldman, celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz is currently $24 million in debt, despite a successful career taking movie and music star portraits for the past 40 years.

Goldman relates that Leibovitz clearly hated what a lifetime-achievement award implied—that her best days were behind her. “Photography is not something you retire from,” the 59-year-old Leibovitz said from the stage, accepting the honor from the International Center of Photography last May at Pier 60. She was turned out in a simple black dress and glasses, her long straight hair a little unruly, as usual. Photographers, she said, “live to a very old age” and “work until the end.” She noted that Lartigue lived to be 92, Steichen 93, and Cartier-Bresson 94. “Irving Penn is going to be 92 next month, and he’s still working.” Then her tone turned rueful. “Seriously, though, this really is a big deal,” she said, hoisting her Infinity Award statuette, her voice quavering to the point where it seemed she might cry. “It means so much to me, you know, especially right now. It’s, it’s a very sweet award to get right now. I’m having some tough times right now, so … ”

For the full article, go to: http://nymag.com/fashion/09/fall/58346/

Photo by John Keatley/Redux

Check Out These Funny Fotos That Never Fail to FAIL

Hottest catchphrase these days?

Two words: EPIC FAIL!

Check out www.epicfail.com for more!

Fashion Photographer Christopher Makris Leaves a Lasting Impression

Christopher Makris (OMP Member #4773) has worked as a professional photographer for over 25 years, primarily in the fields of fashion, beauty, and travel. The native of Greece has extensive experience collaborating with high fashion models, world-renowned designers, and top makeup artists and stylists. Now living in the South Florida area, he divides his time between editorial shoots, runway shows, live concerts, and public events. To see Christopher’s online portfolio, visit www.onemodelplace.com/cmfoto.

Photography is a full-time job for Christopher. “My primary focus these days is fashion and beauty. I get my inspiration mainly from female beauty combined with gorgeous garments and amazing lighting.” Christopher’s recent projects include magazine and newspaper assignments as well as serving as lead photographer for a Miami charity event that featured Agent Provocateur lingerie and celebrities as runway models.

Being focused is one mark of a great photographer, according to Christopher. “You really need to be good at focusing on all the details that go into a photo shoot. For beginning photographers my advice is to simply focus on whatever style you are best at, and go for it!” Christopher feels the main challenge photographers face these days is to satisfy the clients’ needs.

Christopher’s definition of the perfect model is “someone who has the height and beauty to stand out in the industry.” He suggests that models getting started in the industry learn what styles of modeling suit them best. “Depending on your physique and facial features, it is important for beginning models to determine which type of modeling they are right for, whether it be runway, print, fashion, or glamour bookings.”

The first camera Christopher used was a Minolta, but nowadays he works exclusively with Nikon equipment. “I am not a diehard fan of any particular brand, because I feel that it is not the camera that gets a great image, but the photographer.”

Christopher relates a memorable experience that he had during a runway show. “Photographers were permitted to be up on the runway shooting, however, when I got up there the runway collapsed and I fell through to the floor. Everyone saw me and people were taking pictures of me instead of the models!”

Image by Christopher Makris OMP Member #4773 featuring fashion by Belinda Belinda's Designs website

Mama Don't Take Our Kodachrome Away!

Photo.net has announced the news that Kodak is discontinuing Kodachrome 64. In an article by Josh Root, it is being reported that after 74 years, Kodak is going to end production of the last of their Kodachrome films, K64. Looks like singers Simon & Garfunkel knew what they were talking about in their popular song named after the camera film.

Read the full story here:

http://photo.net/learn/film/slide-film/kodachrome-discontinued/

New Photos of Marilyn Monroe!

Photos of Marilyn Monroe that were taken before her meteoric rise to fame and tragic death have been discovered by Life.com. The unpublished photographs of Monroe were taken at the age of 24 in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California. The
1950 photos were shot by Life photographer Ed Clark.

“She hasn’t really exploded as a star, yet she was on the brink of something big,” according to Dawnie Walton, deputy editor at
Life.com. The site offers more than 7 million Life magazine photographs. Walton says the photos were probably taken for a cover shoot that was never used. Monroe appeared on her first Life magazine cover in 1952.

Photographer Ed Clark spoke to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and said a friend from 20th Century Fox heard that the studio had just signed “a hot tomato.” “She was unknown then, so I was able to spend a lot of time shooting her,” Clark said. “We’d go out to Griffith Park and she’d read poetry. I sent several rolls to Life in New York, but they wired back, ‘Who the hell is Marilyn Monroe?’”

See the entire story at http://news.aol.com/article/marilyn-monroe-photos/506861?icid=main|main|dl1|link3|http%3A%2F%2Fnews.aol.com%2Farticle%2Fmarilyn-monroe-photos%2F506861

Photo by Ed Clark - Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

And You Thought Your Family Took Embarrassing Photos!

If you took any embarrassing family photos over Memorial Day weekend, here is the best place to post them for all the Internet to see: http://awkwardfamilyphotos.com/

Image courtesy of AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com

NSFW! The OMP Nude Image of the Day!

If you are checking out our blog today from the office, be warned that this post is NSFW, or Not Safe For Work!

One Model Place has been selecting an Image of the Day on the site for many years, and now they have added a Nude Image of the Day to go along with it.

Here is the link to check out all the NIOTD images:

Nude Image of the Day Gallery

If you are an OMP member and want to submit your own images for consideration, simply log in to the site and follow the guidelines at the top of Page 1 of this OMP Forum:

http://member.onemodelplace.com/newforum/msgs.cfm?msg=318061&forum=32&SR=1

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Image by Jeff Peterson -- OMP Member #209772

Teacher Turned Playboy Model Gets Expelled!

What do you do when you lose your teaching job because you posed for a few naked Playboy pics? Find out out in this video interview with Carlie Christine's, who went from cheerleading coach to Cyber Girl of the Week. Getting kicked off the faculty at Orangevale, California High School was actually the best career move Carlie could have made, since the media has turned her into a sexy symbol of unemployment.

Now Playboy has ever better news for this bubbly brunette as well. Find out what that news is in Carlie's Playboy video interview:

http://www.playboy.com/girls/celebrities/features/carlie-christine/carlie-christine.html?cm_mmc=Social%20Networking-_-Twitter-_-Girls%20Feature-_-Carlie%20Christine%20Exclusive%20Video

Here is an earlier video of Carlie answering questions for her fans:

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.channel&ChannelID=448598997

Website: www.playboy.com

Find OMP on Twitter Next to Ashton Kutcher and CNN

One Model Place is now tweeting away on Twitter under two names: ompwebmaster and ompnewseditor Come follow us and catch all the latest news and updates from the world's largest model and talent website!

Speaking of Twitter, we have been following the heated battle between actor Ashton Kutcher ad broadcasting company CNN to see who would reach 1 million Twitter followers first, and the winner is... Ashton Kutcher! His page (http://twitter.com/aplusk) was the first to reach 1 million users, as announced by their tweet: "Victory is ours!!!!!!!!" That was responded to by @cnnbrk's tweets: "Congrats @aplusk. Ashton Kutcher is the first twitter account to reach 1MM followers." and "Ashton Kutcher is first to reach 1 million followers in Twitter contest with CNN."

Now that he has won, Kutcher will donate 10,000 mosquito bed nets to charity for World Malaria Day.

Make a Difference This Summer!

One Model Place models and photographers in the DC area are making a difference this summer through fashion and modeling,

Earlier this year, OMP photographer PeterP aka Jamie Forhan (OMP Member #213963) formed a charitable corporation called the Munchkin Fund. He called on the OMP community for help and our members responded. George Will (OMP Member #12506) is the Fund’s Treasurer and Dr. Frederic Abramson, father of OMP model Drew (OMP Model #398769), is a board member.

Jamie set out to help another charitable organization, the Philippines Institute for the Deaf, by organizing a small charity fashion show. He again turned to the OMP community for models, and the OMP community responded again. The OMP charity fashion models have since become known as Jamie’s Angels.

Here's an update on the Angels:
--Miranda Marie (OMP Model #392000) created the fashion show's first webpage on MySpace and recently moved everything to its new home, www.munchkinfund.org.
--Tamaran (OMP Model #380130) has recently taken over maintenance of the site.
-- Katya (OMP Model #404917), Krys (OMP Model #403714), Sherryne (OMP Model #239886) and Jenna (OMP Model #392475) will be featured models at Saturday’s In the Click in Washington, DC. The In the Click will be at held at the studio of OMP photographer CEASAR, Studio 10, 2828 10th St. NE, Washington DC 20017 from 11AM-3PM. A portion of what they earn will benefit the Fund.
--The Angels will be involved in many other activities over the summer to help various charities in the DMV. On May 23rd, they’ll all be celebrating PeterP's birthday by attending the 8th annual Maryland BBQ and Car Show in Severn, Maryland where Sherryne is a featured model helping to raise money for the Childhood Cancer Association.

PeterP will be going direct from the In the Click to the Frugal Fashionista’s Clothing Swap, where other OMP Photographers and makeup artists will be helping organizer Kim Pratt raise money for Bethany House of NOVA. Anyone is welcome to join him and help out.

The original fashion show was intended to be marketed to the public but the response has been overwhelming from the OMP community and the fashion community in the DC area. Cable Channel 44 has asked to broadcast it to the DC area as well as five South American countries and the Philippines. A local videographer will be filming a documentary about the fashion show for broadcast to Southeast Asia. Angel Katya will be moving to Senegal in a few months and will continue modeling on her return trips to the US as well as Europe. So word of the Fund has already spread to five continents. Can Australia be far behind?

As news of the show has spread through the OMP network, fashion photographers and designers have lent their support and several are planning to be at the In the Click. The original fashion show will now be a dress rehearsal for the OMP community. It will be at Ebenezer’s Coffee House, 201 F Street NE, Washington DC 20002 on May 31st from 6-9. The venue seats 100. The first 75 tickets will go on sale soon and 25 will be reserved for the designers and other sponsors.

Discussions are underway with one of the designers to organize a major fashion show later this summer with a committment to raise $100,000 over the next year.

Jamie invites everyone for the One Model Place community to come to the In the Click on April 18 to meet the Angels, get involved, and “make a difference.”

Check out Jenni Czech!

Check out OMP's Hot Model of the Day, Jenni Czech. This beautiful blonde model spent some time in the States recently and got some spectacular photos for her already impressive portfolio! And her current main image will have you in stitches!

Image of Jenni Czech OMP Model #265348 courtesy of Nudeworks OMP Member 26557

Photoshop Helps Celebrity Covergirl

Photoshop helps everyone look better, especially the perfect-looking models and celebrities on magazines. Here's a chance to scrutinize some of the editing magic that goes into creating the ultimate covergirl. Complex magazine recently released a "before" version of their cover shot of reality TV star Kim Kardashian via their website, and www.AnimalNewYork.com was quick to copy the pic before the embarrassed magazine staff replaced it. See if you can spot all the changes made to the edited pic on the right!

(So far we found cellulite smoothing, a tummy tuck, hair styling, sleeve tucking, and skin lightening.)

Photo: www.complex.com

Meet Alina, OMP's Hot Model of the Day

One Model Place is celebrating the selection of our latest " Hot Model of the Day" -- ravishing Romanian Alina! http:​/​/​www.​onemodelplace.​com/​member.​cfm?​ID=​398635

Check her out and book her for a shoot in the South Florida area today!

Check out "Americans: The Book That Changed Photography"

Great story by Tom Cole of NPR on an amazing photography book by Robert Frank!

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100688154&ft=1&f=1047

Make Your Fantasies Come True!

If you are a photographer (or a model) who has big dreams but hasn't been able to capture them with a camera, plan to attend the upcoming Editorial and Fantasy Nude Workshop, hosted by TroubleShooter (OMP Member #207016).

Taking place at the OMP Studio in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the two-day event will present a variety of scenarios for models and photographers to get some breathtaking images for their portfolio. The cost is only $495 for the weekend, and includes free lunches and OMP gear giveaways.

To reserve a space for the event, send payment via Paypal to brett@onemodelplace.com, or call 954-771-9035 to pay by credit card.

For more information, contact TroubleShooter at troubleshooter@onemodelplace.com.

What Happens in Vegas This Weekend Will NOT Stay in Vegas!

One Model Place will be in Las Vegas this weekend, as a co-sponsor for the GW Burns Glamour Workshop. Hot models in hotter locations will take Sin City by storm, and lucky you will be able to see all the images and video on OneModelPlace.com. So check back in the coming weeks for all the action and excitement on OMP!