Recently out of a relationship and ready to jump in the dating pool again, I saw this most excellent ad on Craigslist offering to create professional quality photos for my dating profile. I decided to drop him a note!
"Give your online dating success a boost with some professionally done pictures!"
Hello,
I saw your ad and I'm very interested in learning more, as I am re-entering the dating scene after a three-year relationship that didn't end well. This is a very original idea you have!
Davidicus
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Hey there Dave,
I'm sorry for the relationship trouble, I know EXACTLY how it feels. It sucks!
A few clients of mine have had some pretty good success with professionally done pictures. Often times, they leave a much bigger impact than a normal snapshot.
Did you want to arrange a photoshoot? Rates are currently $60/hr for 6 manually retouched images (hand done, approx 1hr-2hrs work per image).
Have a great evening!
"Rates are $60/hr"
Hi Harold,
Thanks for your response! And, yes, the breakup was messy to the extreme! Oy!
I noticed you didn't quote price for buying pictures from you. I was hoping you'd have a portfolio of pictures already available. I know this sounds like an odd request (believe me), but if you already have pics of someone who LOOKS like me, that would be great.
The reason is this. After, the messy breakup I'm trying to keep a low profile while also move on with my life. So if I can find pics of someone who bears a close resemblance than I can both remain incognito and not be untruthful about my excellent looks.
Perhaps a description will help. I'm a Caucasian (but with dark features), 43 yrs old, with a goatee, brown eyes, dark curly hair. I'm quite fit and angular in the face. Would you have anything like that?
Again thanks!
David
My "before" shot
David,
I'm not sure if I have anyone who looks like you. I normally can't sell other people's pictures unless they sign off the rights to them.
It's photoshoots only. What I can do though is give you a photoshoot and use some fancy angles that would sort of hide who you are. People wouldn't be able to tell the difference!
I can always morph your face in a realistic way as well. I could make the cheeks narrower, forehead wider, anything you'd like. This is probably your best option, since you'll have pictures that closely resemble you, but still have a bit of a difference so your identity isn't given away.
Basically, I can give you a mask. Wanna give that a shot?
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Hi Harold,
The morphing idea is a tempting one, for sure. It's like a digital makeover. I'm curious how keen your Photoshopping abilities are. Would you be able to make me look like someone specific (if I were to give you guidance, I mean)? For example, I've always liked Jon Voight's classic look from the late 60s/early 70s. I have quite similar bone structure, so it wouldn't be a stretch. I'm thinking especially his look in "Midnight Cowboy." I've attached a pic of both myself and Mr. Voight for comparison.
If that's a bit of a stretch, I totally understand. I've been thinking maybe the most practical thing to do would be to have you do a photoshoot of me in my anthropomorphic garb. Since my goal is to meet a woman who has an appreciation for the furry lifestyle (and who likes to yiff, if you know what I mean!), it only makes sense that I just put it out there right from the get-go. This also solves the anonymity issue.
What do you think?
David
I want to be Joe Buck!
David,
I can definitely morph your face to look like the dude in the picture.
As for photoshop, I actually teach it myself, been at it for about 10 years now :). The pictures you see on my websites looked nothing like they do when they were finalized. I've actually morphed pretty much everyone's face to make them look more appealing. (Trust me, some of those models were butt ugly in person!)
It's not a stretch at all. Morphing is actually not as complex as it seems. If you can land the facial expressions right, I can probably clone you into anyone (except for maybe Adriana Lima or some other Victoria's Secret model, I'd rather not do that haha)
Morphing isn't part of the normal shooting package, but I can give you an hour shoot, 6 hand-edited pictures, and a morph for each picture for $80. It requires about 30-40 mins more computer time per image usually. I'd go for it!
He takes this...
...And turns it into this
But let me ask this. Would you be willing to do the photo shoot with me in my anthropomorphic costume? (I actually have several such costumes, but I'm thinking particularly of my "Wiley P. Hare" costume, which is often most popular with the furry ladies.) I'd pose in the costume, but with the head off and held by my side...like an astronaut posing with his helmet. You could then do the morphing work on my face to make me look like Jon Voight from "Midnight Cowboy."
I'm curious if you work in black and white photography. I believe light and shadow play might work very well with this.
Thanks!
David
My Fursona: Wiley P. Hare
Dave:
It's your shoot buddy, if you want to wear a costume (or costumes), then by all means go for it!
I'm all for it!
I love black and white pictures, ESPECIALLY when they're converted from color images. You have so much fine-tuning control over them, it unleashes my old-school creative side.
Better in black & white
Dear Harold:
It would just be the one costume. I had to burn my other costume (Marty Mouse) because it had a few blood stains on it. Well, more than a few. Though I have nothing to do with my ex-girlfriend's disappearance, I didn't want the police to find those stains and get the wrong idea. So I burned it.
I'm now thinking the Jon Voight look might be a little dated. Have you ever seen the movie "Westworld"? It's a Michael Crichton classic. It stars Yul Brynner as a robot gone terribly wrong. He chases down Richard Benjamin. It's pretty cool. Anyway, I'd love to look like Yul Brynner from that movie. If not him, then maybe Richard Benjamin. I dunno.
It was a messy break up. I'm sure she'll turn up.
David
It doesn't matter which one...
...as long as there's a cowboy hat
Dave:
Burned it?
That's pretty hardcore haha, but looks like you definitely had a reason to. Unfortunately, I've never seen the movie. I'll definitely look it up though and check it out, it would give me a better idea of what you want to look like as well haha.
Yes, I had to burn it
Dear Harold:
So let's set something up. What sort of schedule looks best for you? Normally, I'm free during the week. But when you're a person-of-interest in a missing person investigation, you'd be surprised at how much time it eats up. Still, I should be free next weekend. How far are you from the city?
It would be great if we could do the photoshoot outdoors. You know, a wilderness setting to mimic the sensibility of my Wiley P. Hare fursona. Just you and me out in the woods. Camera and subject. Nothing nude though. I don't do that.
Thanks,
David
Have you seen this woman?
David,
Missing person search?
I'm free during the week as well. I live out in long island so I'm about an hour from the city. Not too sure about a forest because that might risk some camera damage, but I'd be able to put you on a forest background using masks haha. Its probably a little better in smaller areas because then I have more control over the lightning.
He's concerned about the lighting
Dear Harold,
How does Saturday sound? A week from today? Afternoon is best.
How far are you from Connetquot River State Park? I've been there a few times recently, so I know there are some nice remote spots there where the soil isn't so rocky. Since rabbits live in warrens I thought it would be fun to photograph me digging one. I have a shovel and tarp in my trunk that would make great props. As for controlling lighting, the place I have in mind is pretty heavily wooded and remote, so you shouldn't have any natural light issues.
By the way, if anyone asks you about the whole costume burning thing, could you just play dumb? I shouldn't have told you that.
David
I'll bring my shovel and tarp
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