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I swear...
I spent the better part of the last 24 hours finding stolen images of mine on Flickr and Tumblr. I usually leave a comment (if I can) saying that the image is stolen, where it was taken from (MyFetishDiary.com), and sometimes informing the thief that they're a shady loser. After that bit of work, I email the website and report the copyright infringement.
Well, this one dude on Flickr who has a bunch of my shots up deleted my comment from each photo and sent me the following message:
I DON'T KNOW HOW BIG THAT STICK IS UP YOUR ASS, BUT I NEVER BLOCKED OR BLURRED ANYTHING OUT OF ANY PIC. I SEE YOU HAVE MANY OF THE SAME. DO YOU HATE JUST MEN? OR HATE ALL PEOPLE??? WHY DON'T YOU COME OUT FROM THAT MASK CHRISTINE, AND BE AN ADULT. HAVE YOU EVER KISSED A MAN....A WOMAN?
LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ummm... Huh? Wow. Big man. And the caps are all his. Here's my response:
Well, the fact of the matter is that you are using my images without permission. In fact, the photo of Ancilla Tilia that you have set as your avatar is one I shot.
This image http://www.flickr.com/photos/42226515@N04/3894046701/ has the fetishbyanna.com url blurred out in the lower right corner. It was taken from an exclusive gallery shot for the site. Though I didn't shoot it (or claim to have), I do know Anna and know the story behind the photo.
I work very hard to produce my photographs. It is my source of income. When people take the photos and post them without my permission, without giving me credit, and without linking to my site, it impacts my ability to make a living.
Every one of my images is labeled with copyright information. That's because I own the copyright. Therefore, if you wish to use the images, you have to obtain my permission.
Call me names if you like, but it does not change the fact that your photo stream is based on the hard work of others. I'm glad you like the images enough to post them, but perhaps you will consider in the future that if photographers like myself cannot make a living doing this work because people are distributing our photographs without permission, then the people who enjoy the photos are the ones who lose out because we won't be able to continue to do the work.
Let's see what happens when his stream gets reviewed. I hope they shitcan his ass.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! He blocked me so I can't reply!! The coward.
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GUESS WHO GOT SHITCANNED? Received an email from the powers that be, and they don't seem to think that stealing images is right either.
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Whew!! At long last, I can share with you the details of my new book. This one, like my first, "Pervy Girls", is beautifully published by Goliath Books and will be available worldwide through Goliath's website, Amazon.com, or (autographed copies) ChristineKessler.com. It will also be available at local booksellers.
"Nylon Girls" is due to hit stores in the EU around October 15, 2009, and US shops in January 2010. I'm hoping to get my first shipment to sell by December at the latest. I'll announce it here.
This book revolves around hosiery and the gorgeous girls wearing it. Though "nylon" is in the title, the book features pantyhose, stockings, knee-highs, latex stockings, garter belts, and high heels. You've seen some of the images here as I've shot them, but there will certainly be a lot of exciting new photographs for you to enjoy too.
The beautiful Mosh graces the cover. We shot at Kirk Alley's house.
The models:
Alex
Amina Munster
Ancilla Tilia
Angela Ryan
Angelit
Apnea
Athena Fatale
Mz Berlin
Courtney Cruz
Darenzia
Emily Marilyn
Erica Campbell
Hollywood Geisha
Jade Indica
Jade Vixen
Jewell Marceau
Kayla Jane
Lucretia Stone
Mandy Murders
Mischa
Miss Conduct
Mosh
Nicolla
Ruby Luster
Ryan Keely
Satine Phoenix
Shelby
Shera
Stoya
Ulorin Vex
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I'm happy to finally give you the confirmed information for my two upcoming solo shows in San Francisco. (Both are organized by Femina Potens Edge.)
1- Madame S, Now through December 1st.
Reception is October 9th from 7-9pm.
385 8th Street, SF, CA
2- Center for Sex and Culture,
December 12 (reception 7-9pm) through January.
1519 Mission Street, SF, CA
There will be different photographs at the CSC show. Just to keep things interesting. =)
I'll be at both receptions, so if you're able to, please come down for the parties! I'm also hoping to have copies of my new book for sale before it's even available in the US!
PRESS RELEASE FOR THE MADAME S SHOW:
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - Sept 15 - Dec 1, 2009 - FP EDGE and Madame S are proud to present the titillating artwork of photographer Christine Kessler. Kessler offers up some of her most visually stimulating pieces of erotic photography for you to enjoy at your favorite kink store. Don't pass up the opportunity to see pictures of beautiful models decked out in some of the most vibrant and sexy gear as she skillfully melds fashion, fine art, erotic and fetish imagery. Join us at Madame S for the opening reception on October 9 at 7pm.
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It's really amazing to me that as we're all moving on to digital, there are actually advances in low-fi photography. Maybe "advances" isn't the right word.
A few obsessive days of combing Flickr has opened my eyes to all sorts of fun possibilities. Microclics, all sorts of crazy xpro results, general Holga awesomeness, killer toy cameras, amazing pinhole work... It just goes on and on.
One of the processes that immediately caught my eye is called "Redscale". It's actually simple, though it can seem daunting. What you do is get a roll of regular color film (35mm was my choice) and in complete darkness, re-spool the film back into the canister with the emulsion facing out. Full instructions here, though I have to say that I didn't do it that way. I went into my closet, at night, lights off, towel pushed up against the base of it just in case, pulled all the film out, cut it, flipped it, taped it back to the remainder, and respooled it. I didn't see the point of having a second canister. I guess there's a risk of really scratching the shit out of the film if you're not careful. So I was careful. Keep in mind, though, that you're going to have to cut the leader or you won't be able to get it into your camera's film uptake slot. It's not as red as some of the samples I've seen online, but you never know what you'll get. Could be because of the film I used, could be the printing (read about my xpro nightmare with the same lab below). But, I have to say that I'm really pleased with the results anyways.
It's been fun shooting film, and shooting non-fetish, non-model, architecture and cityscape stuff. Very inspiring!
If you want full details, check out my Flickr stream. I listed film, exposure, camera info on all my low-fi shots there.
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Man, it's been a hell of a couple weeks. It's kind of hard to explain, even.
I flew across the country to shoot a wedding. It wasn't just the ceremony, though, it was nearly a week of dinners, events, parties. I saw a few old friends, but met so many more. These would be people who have seriously enriched my life and I dearly hope to see them again and again. And that's saying something. I'm a generally quiet person, not great at meeting new people, shy, etc. This was different, and it was hard to leave.
On to the wedding... Those that know me would tell you that I'm rather stoic. It's the big, scary Romanian in me. Though inside I'm a raging romantic, I'm not one who's easily moved to tears. Never at a wedding. Again, this was different. I actually cried during the rehearsal. It was like that all week. Love. Romance. Family and friends. It was kinda profound.
I was there to work, though, so work I did. Nearly 1500 photos and that's a lot. The pressure of that kind of one-in-a-lifetime event is nuts. You can't go back and reshoot the fucker. I have so much work left to do, like choosing, editing, and getting a book made.
The trip, itself, was a blast. I took along a dear friend to serve as my assistant and front man. We had free time here and there to wander the streets of Chicago, eat big messy sangwiches, and laugh and talk. Not as much time as I would have liked, though. The couple had what I called a rather "ambitious" schedule which meant that we had shooting planned that would fall through, so I was on call a lot of the time. I'm in no-way complaining, though. The down-time was much-needed.
While wandering, I stumbled across an old-school camera shop that was dusty and cramped. Major score = out of date film. I had taken along a Holga, a super sampler, and a super wide plastic camera, so film was definitely on my mind. Sadly, when I got back and dropped off some rolls for processing (at a pro lab, mind you), they processed my 120 Rollei Digibase CR200 (E6) as black and white instead of xpro. WTF? The truly amazing thing is that it worked and I have a b/w prints to show for it. So much for my xpro test, though.
Now, I'm home. Changed. Introspective. Took a few days to recover then buckled down. I've scanned a bit of the film stuff I've shot recently, and am really looking forward to shooting more. I've got another trip to the airport in a few days, then hopefully will be able to get properly back into a good work groove upon my return.
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Being film obsessed, let me just say that if you have old film (120, 35mm, or Polaroid) sitting around collecting dust, I'd be pleased as punch to take it off your hands. =) Think of yourself as a patron of the arts.
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The insanity continues! LOLA couple days after my birthday, BKP and I boarded a plane, landed in Utah, loitered for hours, boarded a second plane, and finally arrived in New Orleans. We cabbed it over to Ryan Keely's place and proceeded to bask in her ever present glory.
It was my first real vacation in some time, so I didn't even pack my point and shoot. We ate deliciousness, took a trip to Avery Island to visit the Tabasco factory, hit strip clubs, took a tour, and relaxed. We also got a sneak peak at Ryan's spread in Penthouse. You should go pick up this month's copy because Ryan is officially a Penthouse Pet!!
We flew back home and I've worked non-stop since we landed. I have a show hanging in San Francisco and my friend, Henry Lewis, is picking up the framed prints while I'm out of town. Yeah, that's right, I'm off again. Chicago this time to shoot a wedding. But don't let that slip because unless you've got a very persuasive bank account, I'm not interested. So, Kink joined me while I edited and printed 29 photographs, and I only finished framing them all last night. (I hate framing.)
Now it's 3:30am and I have a half hour til I leave for LAX. Just wanted to post quickly and let you all know I had a good excuse for my silence.
I'll also mention that I'm currently obsessing about film. I hauled out my Holgas and some other lo-fi cameras, and dug out all the old, expired film I had packed away. I moved it to a big vase, planted it on one of my bookcases, and now I've got it withing reach. All I have to do is grab a roll on my way out the door. If only processing weren't so expensive, I'd shoot every day.
I've packed four little cameras and a buttload of film for the trip and I can't wait to get shooting. I've got some b/w film, some chrome to xpro, and I'm giving redscale a whirl too. Lookout, Chicago, here I come!!
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What happens when you dress two of the hottest alt-models out there in matching animal-print zentai suits and give them a bed to frolic around in? Well, if you're a site member, you'll get to see first hand! I love Apnea and Kayla Jane, and am pleased as punch to have set up their first kinky lesbian encounter. This is part 2, and before I forget, let me just mention that they're rolling around in Perry Gallagher's bed. Awww yeah...
This gallery is members only! Remember, this photo and the whole uncensored set are up to 3x this size on the website!
For more girls getting their first taste of encasement and zentai fetish, visit MyFetishDiary.com!
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What happens when you dress two of the hottest alt-models out there in matching animal-print zentai suits and give them a bed to frolic around in? Well, if you're a site member, you'll get to see first hand! I love Apnea and Kayla Jane, and am pleased as punch to have set up their first kinky lesbian encounter.
This gallery is members only! Remember, this photo and the whole uncensored set are up to 3x this size on the website!
For more girls getting their first taste of encasement and zentai fetish, visit MyFetishDiary.com!
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Today, I bring you the second half of a super-hot gallery featuring the incomparable Amina Munster. Dressed in my most revealing latex mini-dress, you can enjoy every last inch, from her gorgeous face to her big breasts, generous ass, right down to her prosthetic leg. Amina got wayyyy dirtier than I had expected, and I'm passing on the pleasure to you!
This gallery is members only! Remember, this photo and the whole uncensored set are up to 3x this size on the website!
For more of the hottest babes in lubed-up latex, visit MyFetishDiary.com!
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