Stylized Photos? - GoFuckYourself.com

gothweb · 03-31-2003, 08:44 PM

My background is in digital art. I only came into photography after years of doing relatively abstract art on computers. As such, I am often tempted to do especially stylized photo sets.

Do you think such sets are appealing to the viewers? Keep in mind I am already in a softcore market where people do look for something at least a little bit like art.

What do *you* think of photos like these? Am I insane?

03-31-2003, 08:48 PM

I personally think it's really beautiful. The market for 'pretty' photography is huge... lotsa people are interested in that sort of good looking nudity.

Mutt · 03-31-2003, 08:48 PM

ask your members/surfers if they like those kinds of photos, get feedback, do a poll.
I think in your niche they probably would appreciate them a whole lot more than the average porn surfer would.

propromotions · 03-31-2003, 08:48 PM

I personally like the first one the best.

Tala · 03-31-2003, 08:52 PM

Beautiful stuff. I really like them. You have a good eye for beauty!

psyko514 · 03-31-2003, 08:54 PM

the first two are really well done!

mind telling me what the font is in the second one?

MuleScrote · 03-31-2003, 08:55 PM

I agree with everyone else....they look great.

For some reason, the creative changes make them more seductive....if that makes any sense

gothweb · 03-31-2003, 08:56 PM

I do tend to get a lot of feedback on the photos from the viewers. Generally, though, they are happier answering Vail's questions than mine. ;) So I figured I would bring up the idea here.

Basically, I put up such a set tonight, and was wondering if I let my creative impulse interfere with what the viewers want. In general, I think I should go with my artistic instincts, but I do like to make sure I give the viewers what they want, too.

I am glad people here like these photos. It's a lot of fun for me to make images that are a bit more than just capturing the scene that was there in the studio.

gothweb · 03-31-2003, 08:58 PM

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Originally posted by psyko514
the first two are really well done!

mind telling me what the font is in the second one?

Took me a second to check... That font is "Herculanum".

Glad you like the pics. I notice people seem to prefer the ones with the big fake boobs... even in art appreciate, instincts seem to play their part. ;)

LadyMischief · 03-31-2003, 09:00 PM

You know what I think of your work already Ian, but nice stuff babe

psyko514 · 03-31-2003, 09:01 PM

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Originally posted by gothweb
Took me a second to check... That font is "Herculanum". Glad you like the pics. I notice people seem to prefer the ones with the big fake boobs... even in art appreciate, instincts seem to play their part. ;)

Thanks. Actually, the boobs don't have anything to do with it. In the first pic, I love the contrast of the black and white against the blue. And in the second, I like the girl's outfit.

gothweb · 03-31-2003, 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by psyko514

Thanks. Actually, the boobs don't have anything to do with it. In the first pic, I love the contrast of the black and white against the blue. And in the second, I like the girl's outfit.

I figured it was just a coincidence. ;) I see what you mean, though. I am very happy with a lot of the photos in the Blue set of Marie. The color and texture, and that contrast works for me too. It's cool to have over 100 images to explore that. Back in my digital art days, I'd never make so many images in a series.

iroc409 · 03-31-2003, 09:28 PM

very nice stuff. unfortunately it just fuels the fire of art vs. porn.

gothweb · 03-31-2003, 09:31 PM

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Originally posted by iroc409
very nice stuff. unfortunately it just fuels the fire of art vs. porn.

What fire is that? I make erotic art. Some people see it as porn, so for them it's porn. (shrug)

CosmicKitten · 03-31-2003, 10:24 PM

wow those pics look great, you should definitely do that!

chupacabra · 03-31-2003, 10:36 PM

beautiful work as always ian... i dedicate my 1000th post to your mad skills in capturing the dark beauty of the gothic honeys..!

ps: if you ever do that URL shoot, keep me in mind..!

oh, and webgurl... i love you.

gothweb · 04-01-2003, 04:52 AM

Wow. The comments on my stylized artsy photo sets have been much more positive than I expected on here. If the cynical folks at GFY think they are cool, then I am probably pretty safe playing with the photos.

Oh, and I woke up to a few emails about the new photo set, all positive. That has to be a good sign, as most sets don't get any comments from the fans.

silver · 04-01-2003, 05:01 AM

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Originally posted by gothweb
My background is in digital art. I only came into photography after years of doing relatively abstract art on computers. As such, I am often tempted to do especially stylized photo sets.

Do you think such sets are appealing to the viewers? Keep in mind I am already in a softcore market where people do look for something at least a little bit like art.

What do *you* think of photos like these? Am I insane?

NICE WORK !!

gothweb · 04-18-2003, 08:01 PM

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Originally posted by silver

NICE WORK !!

Thanks. As a result of this sort of thread, I plan to do a lot more of the funky stuff. Apparently, people are more daring than I thought.

Fletch XXX · 04-18-2003, 08:04 PM

i get tired of seeing girls 'suck in their stomach' when will they realize, a little pudge is okay, geez.

stop being so god damn insecure women.

gothweb · 04-18-2003, 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by Fletch XXX
i get tired of seeing girls 'suck in their stomach' when will they realize, a little pudge is okay, geez.

stop being so god damn insecure women.

I think it works for some shots, but I agree that girls need to relax a bit. Some models work better with more casual poses, some like the more composed stuff. I guess whatever works for them. Variety is the spice of life.

03-31-2003, 08:44 PM	#1
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03-31-2003, 08:48 PM	#2
X37375787 Guest Posts: n/a	I personally think it's really beautiful. The market for 'pretty' photography is huge... lotsa people are interested in that sort of good looking nudity.

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propromotions Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 260	I personally like the first one the best.

03-31-2003, 08:56 PM	#8
gothweb Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Back in the USSA Posts: 8,849	I do tend to get a lot of feedback on the photos from the viewers. Generally, though, they are happier answering Vail's questions than mine. ;) So I figured I would bring up the idea here. Basically, I put up such a set tonight, and was wondering if I let my creative impulse interfere with what the viewers want. In general, I think I should go with my artistic instincts, but I do like to make sure I give the viewers what they want, too. I am glad people here like these photos. It's a lot of fun for me to make images that are a bit more than just capturing the scene that was there in the studio. __________________ Photos by Ian X.: Distinctive photos of goth babes. Blood Money:Your traffic, my sites, our money. MojoHost: Still the best.

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iroc409 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: midwest side, yo Posts: 4,728	very nice stuff. unfortunately it just fuels the fire of art vs. porn. __________________ <a href="http://www.iroc409.com/"><img src="http://www.iroc409.com/adv/120x60.gif" border=0></a> icq: 1 7 6 4 2 0 9 6 0 Gallery templates for ONLY $25! w00t!

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CosmicKitten Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 225	wow those pics look great, you should definitely do that!

03-31-2003, 10:36 PM	#16
chupacabra Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 3,626	beautiful work as always ian... i dedicate my 1000th post to your mad skills in capturing the dark beauty of the gothic honeys..! ps: if you ever do that URL shoot, keep me in mind..! oh, and webgurl... i love you.

04-01-2003, 04:52 AM	#17
gothweb Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Back in the USSA Posts: 8,849	Wow. The comments on my stylized artsy photo sets have been much more positive than I expected on here. If the cynical folks at GFY think they are cool, then I am probably pretty safe playing with the photos. Oh, and I woke up to a few emails about the new photo set, all positive. That has to be a good sign, as most sets don't get any comments from the fans. __________________ Photos by Ian X.: Distinctive photos of goth babes. Blood Money:Your traffic, my sites, our money. MojoHost: Still the best.

04-18-2003, 08:04 PM	#20
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	i get tired of seeing girls 'suck in their stomach' when will they realize, a little pudge is okay, geez. stop being so god damn insecure women. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me