Hi-Res Images? And Why ICQ? - GoFuckYourself.com

NGDesign · 01-28-2007, 08:40 PM

I'm new to design for the adult industry, and I've been looking through the portfolios of some of the people here. I've noticed the main concept all the designs have in common are hi-res images of people built in to the design.

Where do designers get these photos? They are very good quality and obviously not your typical stock photos that you'd find at Getty :D

Also, most serious forum users have ICQ listed as their main contact. Why is that? I remember ICQ being popular 10 years ago (not being a smart-ass) but I really didn't know it was still around. Just curious.

Thanks!

beckie · 01-28-2007, 08:56 PM

Welcome!

I get the hi res images from my clients and/or their photographers. I always ask for the highest resolution that they have in order to create the site.

ICQ - yeah, I know it was pretty popular 10 years ago. I still have my same number from years and years ago, while most people with smaller numbers bought it off ebay. It's something you have to get used to - in order to do business in this industry - you need icq.

Good luck!

NGDesign · 01-29-2007, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the welcome message and info Beckie! Very interesting about ICQ.

BillTaylor · 01-29-2007, 05:51 PM

You can always purchase rights to high-rez pictures (and even entire galleries...) from some online resellers such as www[dot]club-xstream[dot]com for a nominal fee. That's what I did for my main banners.

Phil LoadedCash · 01-29-2007, 09:00 PM

Yeah when I first starting visiting GFY I was like 'I didn't even know ICQ was still around'. I'm thinking about downloading it though, I got to reinstall Windows first though cause too much junk shit on here.

the-photographer · 01-30-2007, 02:23 PM

NGDesign, if you need hi res pics, you can find them on my website! We shoot everytime in RAW, so it is possible to sell pics in best quality!

who · 01-30-2007, 03:46 PM

Get them from the sponsor. And, ICQ is a webmaster's best friend.

HBK216 · 01-30-2007, 06:55 PM

I have to admit I was shocked that ICQ was still popular. I am used to AIM & a little MSN sprinkled in. Since joining GFY, I have gotten a new ICQ # since I can't remember my original one.

01-28-2007, 08:40 PM	#1
NGDesign Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 4	Hi-Res Images? And Why ICQ? I'm new to design for the adult industry, and I've been looking through the portfolios of some of the people here. I've noticed the main concept all the designs have in common are hi-res images of people built in to the design. Where do designers get these photos? They are very good quality and obviously not your typical stock photos that you'd find at Getty :D Also, most serious forum users have ICQ listed as their main contact. Why is that? I remember ICQ being popular 10 years ago (not being a smart-ass) but I really didn't know it was still around. Just curious. Thanks!

01-28-2007, 08:56 PM	#2
beckie Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 405	Welcome! I get the hi res images from my clients and/or their photographers. I always ask for the highest resolution that they have in order to create the site. ICQ - yeah, I know it was pretty popular 10 years ago. I still have my same number from years and years ago, while most people with smaller numbers bought it off ebay. It's something you have to get used to - in order to do business in this industry - you need icq. Good luck! __________________ Sun Designs xxx icq - 16100431

01-29-2007, 05:51 PM	#4
BillTaylor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 23	You can always purchase rights to high-rez pictures (and even entire galleries...) from some online resellers such as www[dot]club-xstream[dot]com for a nominal fee. That's what I did for my main banners. __________________ Nerdy Newbie www.ebony-princess.com

01-30-2007, 02:23 PM	#6
the-photographer Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 497	NGDesign, if you need hi res pics, you can find them on my website! We shoot everytime in RAW, so it is possible to sell pics in best quality! __________________ http://www.thowo-production.com and: http://www.myspace.com/thowo_production

01-29-2007, 05:22 PM	#3
NGDesign Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 4	Thanks for the welcome message and info Beckie! Very interesting about ICQ.

01-29-2007, 09:00 PM	#5
Phil LoadedCash LoadedCash AM Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Area Posts: 462	Yeah when I first starting visiting GFY I was like 'I didn't even know ICQ was still around'. I'm thinking about downloading it though, I got to reinstall Windows first though cause too much junk shit on here.

01-30-2007, 03:46 PM	#7
who So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ICQ #23642053 Posts: 19,593	Get them from the sponsor. And, ICQ is a webmaster's best friend.

01-30-2007, 06:55 PM	#8
HBK216 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 114	I have to admit I was shocked that ICQ was still popular. I am used to AIM & a little MSN sprinkled in. Since joining GFY, I have gotten a new ICQ # since I can't remember my original one.