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Interview with Iisha : online model for all your modeling and anatomy reference needs

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Q. "How did you come up with the idea for Fashionably-Tight.com?"

Modelling was something I used to dream about. People said I had a heart-warming and genuine smile. When I looked into the idea of modelling, I was told I was too short and that my skin wasn't perfect, which would require a lot of "touch-up work." I have a birthmark on my arm and shoulder and a little on my face.  Yes, I was teased a little in school, but my mother always told me I was unique. Hearing from a modelling agency that my uniqueness was a flaw, broke my heart.

Don't get me started on the cost of making and submitting a portfolio.

A few months ago, I became interested in photo manipulation for personal enjoyment. I discovered digital art on the Internet and became fascinated by it. I started taking photos of myself to manipulate. The first ones I did, I colored my skin to look perfect. Later, I stopped coloring it and decided that it is a part of me and nobody has to look at my art but me. A friend of mine convinced me that I should not be so shy about my birthmark. He added "nobody's perfect," and that the modelling agencies strive too vigorously for perfection, and what people make up for looks, they usually lack in personality.

Watching an interview on television with Tyra Banks really inspired me most of all. She is so kind, considerate, and intelligent. Most noteable of all, her skin is far from perfect without makeup. She is my rolemodel.

Recently, I was taking a couple new photos to manipulate and the idea occurred to me, if I made simple photos for myself, maybe other people would like to use my pictures too? They could change them if they wanted. Maybe they just needed a person to pose as a reference. Sure, I won't be on any magazine covers, but I might actually be able to help other artists instead. That would be even better.

So, in a simple way, this site is my dream. I model because I truly enjoy it, and I offer my service very inexpensively, allowing all my subscribing friends, no matter how rich or how poor, no matter for personal or commercial use, to make special requests for their work.

 


Q. "What about membership and the services you offer?"

As I mentioned previously, I offer my service very inexpensively... just $5.00 per month by credit card and $7.00 per month by check. It is a little more for check payment because it takes longer to process and validate it. I just thought it would be fair to have more than one payment option available. It's still less than the cost of a movie ticket.

With regard to the service, specifically, I take requests from my subscribing friends to shoot poses and clothing for their specific needs. If I do not have the clothing or props they require, they can send it to me. I will pose for up to 5 photos per request. Subscribers can make as many requests as they want, but I honor requests one at a time, one per subscriber, in the order the requests are received. It is possible for a subscriber to have more than one request fulfilled right away if there are not too many other requests for that month.

I have added recurring, or also known as, repeat billing for this reason only. Subscribers will be able to make more than one request and access their special request gallery without having to go through the hassle of resubscribing every time... This is another reason why I keep the membership fee so low. I want people to feel they are being treated fair. What I don't like about most member sites is that they are so expensive. You have to make a part-time job out of visiting these paysites just so you don't feel robbed by the end of the month. A subscriber to my site will get three to six months of service compared to the cost of one month at most other sites.

If there is a subscribing member that wants "exclusive rights" to a gallery request, meaning he or she wants complete ownership, and not allow other members to have access to it, I charge a flat rate of $50 dollars for 10 copyright-free photographs in BMP or TIF format. They receive a CD-rom of the 10 photos to use any way they like, without copyright restrictions.

I also added a really great message board for people to meet and talk about art, photography, fashion, webmastering, and everything in between. It will be a nice place to share ideas and knowledge.

 


Q. "What about copyright restrictions?"

Subscribing members have to abide by a few simple rules when using pictures from my site.

1.) They cannot host, post, borrow, lend, or resell my original photos without express written consent, unless they purchased exclusive rights from me.

2.) Altering the size, file format, and/or changing the color of my photos is not a valid exception for commercial and noncommercial display, sale, and/or retransmission.

3.) Subscribers CAN use my images for a drawing reference and manipulate any of my photos for personal and commercial use, beyond my simple copyright restrictions. I will be VERY excited to see the results of their work and hope that my photos have helped them in their commercial and personal work. I welcome anyone to post their artwork on my site.

*** For further details on copyright, visit http://www.fashionably-tight.com/intro/terms.html

 


Q. "How long does it take for you to complete a photo gallery request?"

Currently, I work a full-time job, so I can get twenty different orders of up to 5 photos done on a weekend. This effort requires me to make a thumbnail gallery, a webpage or two, and upload the thumbnails and full size images to the server.

 


Q."That sounds like a lot of work. So what if you got 500 requests for personalized galleries?"

Woohoo!!! I do offer lots of images already on the site, and all subscribers will be able to view the requested galleries dedicated to other subscribers. But if they want something more specific, then I will do my best to accommodate as many people as possible. I will hire help if the number of requests continues to increase. If the number of requesting subscribers were to increase dramatically to a constant level, I would consider going to part-time work at my job. I think modelling would be a dream job. A girl can dream, right?

 


Q. "How does a subscriber request his or her personalized gallery?"

*scratches head, looking bewildered* Hmmmm... Just kidding! Lol. (Laughs out loud)

On the Services and Service Restrictions section of the Subscribe page, I explain that subscribers can submit requests by:

a.) Clear very concise written instructions. I will do my best, but I cannot guarantee that I will always interpret your idea correctly.   

b.) Send a small photo or photos of a person performing the desired pose in GIF or JPG format. Even model pics you found on free sites should be okay.  

c.) Use a 3-D modelling program, for example, Curious Labs "Poser", to create the desired pose(s) and send as small GIF or JPG files.   

d.) Send one or more small GIF or JPG files of an intelligible drawing. Stick people are okay, but, if necessary to your requirements, add a little camera icon and its position as a point of reference.

I made cute little camera gifs for people to add to their drawings. :o)

***For further details on Services and Service Restrictions, go to http://www.fashionably-tight.com/intro/services.html

 


Q. "Do you pose nude?"

Sorry, but no. This website is a very big step for me. Nudity is an even bigger step. I might pose nude in the future, but I am just not ready for that now. What I can do is pose partially nude, with my hands covering my "private places". I do have bras and panties that you can almost see through. I have lots of skimpy and tight clothes, such as skintight jeans, booty shorts, body suits, spandex, thongs, tiny g-strings, baby t-shirts and flattering bras.

 


Q. "You are in pretty good shape. What do you do to stay that way?"

I work out almost every day. I run 3 miles in the morning and lift weights in the evening. Fitness is the best stress reliever for me. So is ice cream! Lol (laughs out loud)

 


Q. "What are your goals for Fashionably-Tight.com?"

First priority, is to get a super fancy camera. I want to keep adding technical enhancements to the site to make it as great as possible for my subscribing friends. I am always open to suggestions. Also, I may even consider subdomains, called fashionably-Tight.com/yourname for other models that share similar goals and values. And last, but not least, start a webring of artists who feature some Fashionably-Tight inspired images along with their own work.