more pictures at the bottom of the page :) !
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.
|