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Shotlink- Roger Fojas Photography

2006-09-19T22:45:04Z

SO I created a new photography webspace on MySpace... which I feel will be more commerically active than this one on Tribe because 1) MySpace reaches a larger mass commercial audience (as opposed to the wonderful intimate family community of Tribe) and 2) the webspace has more interactive features in which I can show work and add articles)

so check out some of my new work on MySpace--- http://www.myspace.com/fojasphotography

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Headshots

2006-05-26T23:36:30Z

Whenever I try to promote my photography I tend to lean toward the arty creative side of photography.. whether it be a stylistic product or fashion shoot, an artistic nude, a creative portrait, or the theatrical images of dance and theater... but I tend to forget to promote the more subtle forms of photography.... like the standards of a basic headshot.

Although the idea of a headshot may seem easy to shoot, there are actual challenges of capturing the 'perfect' image that often makes it harder to accomplish than the ultra creative ones. People who are looking to get their headshot taken want many things... not all of them want the same thing.. but all of them want a 'perfect' representation to show who they are. You can't just shoot a highly styled glamour shoot. Though many want thier headshots to look that way, it isn't the appropriate look to go for to represent themselves (unless the headshot was specifically for a fashion shoot 'look') It's more the reality that they want... whether it be in the subleties in a smile or a spark in the eyes.. Something real... or fun... or deep... or pure.

As a photographer who shoots headshots, I have to be aware of these things. If I meet with a potential headshot client I can't just sum up who they are without at least getting to know more about them and what they'd like to represent in themselves. I have to find out what they would like to see in themselves (or maybe what their agents want to see) and then I have to organically find ways to capture those moments in them during the actual shoot.

My advice to someone looking to get their headshots taken: research, review and appreciate past work that you've seen from the photographer you're looking into (be it in meeting up with them with a portfolio of thier work, through pictures viewed online, or otherwise) ... but that's not all... One must feel comfortable with the photographer that they are working with too. If the comfort level isn't there, it usually shows up in the resulting images. This research is important for them to do. Get to know the works of various photographers and find which one best suits your needs.. that's the best way to start your search.

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Shot Link - Lucent Dossier Vaudeville Cirque

2006-04-07T23:22:27Z

Not only have I photographed this performance troupe extensively... I am an active performer/choreographer with the troupe as well.... Lucent Dossier just put up their amazing new website filled with great photos (not just my own... Pixie Vision productions has some amazing images in there as well)... There's no specific credit for each shot used but if you're interested, I can tell you which is mine...

here's the link:

www.lucentdossier.com

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Shot Link- Lotus Flower

2006-03-30T18:23:14Z

Here's a link to the website of Southern CA belly dancer "Lotus Flower" ... The image she uses of her reclining in the red outfit was used for her promotional postcard as a belly dancer and teacher. It was also seen in the LA based magazine Yogi Times...

http://www.lotusflowerdance.com/index.html

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Shot Link- Nadine Zahr

2006-03-30T17:52:56Z

To promote the work I've done and the talented friends and clients I've worked with... I've decided to create shot link threads in here... which is basically a link to websites that features work I've done out there....

I'll start off with an amazingly talented singer songwriter by the name of Nadine Zahr (www.Nadinezahr.com)... She's got a great new album out (Underneath the Everyday) ... and if you'de like to hear what she sounds like you can check her out on myspace (www.myspace.com/nadinezahr)

if you click this following link you can see the images I've taken for her:

http://www.nadinezahr.com/photos.php (if you click on Roger Fojas.. you'll see the ones I've done)

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catchin up

2006-03-17T10:47:11Z

I admit that there has been nothing going on here lately.. though recently I've been getting requests to join.. so maybe theres a spark of interest resurging in here...

just curious... is anyone reading the stuff in this tribe? When I was most active with SHOT, I couldn't tell if anyone was interested in it... if people are, I will try and re-activate the idea of SHOT... which is for photographers, writers, artists to be netwrking by showcasing cool images and interesting stories and articles that will help in promoting any involved (and for any member -readers to be open to discussing the articles if they'd like right after reading the post..simply by replying).. the bigger the membership.. the more chances for a loyal readership thus decent networking within the tribe community....

ANy thoughts? suggestions?
(even if you reply just to say... I read this message and I think its interesting... it would help to know who reads and where this can be taken)

Thanks so much..
Roger

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Burningman 2005

2005-09-21T00:04:02Z

The Burningman photos I have taken been added to the photo album... I will include a Burningman article in the near future... but enjoy the photos beforehand!!

-Roger

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Thought For Food

2005-02-22T06:50:22Z

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Thought For Food
by Roger Fojas

When LA designer Donald Bonasia 1st got a taste to create it went straight for his mouth. His desire was to design an object that was multi-cultural and functional. "I was looking for something that was similar within the cultures and the only thing I had come up with was food. We all eat. All of mankind must eat to survive. In the world there are chopsticks, forks, and knives, and hands... so I thought of how I can somehow combine them." Inspired with his idea that... "You can eat in every language.", he created utensils where a fork and knife combination are featured on one end and on the other, a set of chopsticks. With this fusion, Forkchops were born.

Forkchops have since crossed the cultures of the design world. They appeared in French & Germen 'Elle' as well as a Jan issue of 'In Style'. They're a chosen item in the Taschen book "1000 Extra-ordinary Objects" and are featured in the London Design Museum's 10th exhibition for the Conrad Foundation Collection of selected 'ingeneous objects' from around the world. World reknwon French designer Phillipe Starck has been quoted to say that "Forkchops are the cultural path to harmony." They have also gotten a few celebrity fans along the way. Jennifer Lopez owns her set as does Angela Basset, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Goldie Hawn, and Drew Barrymore. Even the cast of 'Friends' all ate together with them on an early episode.

For somebody without prior design experience, Bonasia's creations seem to have picked up quite well. "I hope to be som einspiration to someone who's thinking of doing something. DOn't just look for green lights and all approval and support... If you really have the desire... just go out there and do it. The minute you start it's begun and it's easier to go once you start it. DOn't let anything get in your way... Anything is possible."

for more on forkchops see them online at www.forkchops.com
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article by Roger Fojas
1st printed in Tentaciones Magazine
Photo of Donald Bonasia SHOT by Roger Fojas / www.rogerfojas.com

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