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LosihoTTT Rank: Senior Member

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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:39 am Post subject: Elusive |
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Ok. I know certain people are going to have a go at me for being negative / harping on about colours / textures / light / etc.
But I'm going to say it.
There are some beautiful poses and facial expressions in this set, but there's something strange about the pics, imo. The colours and textures look unatural (dare I say - airbrushed ?)
No offence Alley, but as you said, I got no intention of blowing air up anyone's ass. |
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AlleyBaggett Official Model

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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:32 am Post subject: |
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Here we go.....
Okay, we are currently trying different techniques, tips and things. We are also shooting things differently lately....meaning.....using different lighting, photographer and etc. We use the exact same camera as Harvey's.....so that has not changed.
Hmmmmm.....
Well, I REALLY like this set!!! Hopefully you will think the same...deep down inside.
XOXO
ALLEY
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xaldub Rank: Rookie
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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Hmm, haven't posted here for ages But, anyway here is my take.
I don't think the photos look overly airbrushed ( on my calibrated monitor ), rather I think it's the sofa that may be causing issues. It seems to have a pattern in it, that's causing the camera to show an interference pattern ( moire ). Reds are maybe boosted a smidge high too.
But ....it's Alley, and getting bolder - and that's never a bad thing. An all round great photoset in my opinion. Just burn the sofa tho'  |
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AlleyBaggett Official Model

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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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Okay.....good to know your thoughts.
Thanks for sharing!!
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nebraska Rank: Senior Member

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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Alley
First let me start out by saying, that you look absolutly stunning and so very sexy and beautiful in this set. I also want to add that I thought your look in the AM FIX set was off the chart. I have been looking over your last 6 sets or so. I haven't posted because , well you know me. I have an opinion, my downfall is too critical an eye. But as far as your work. Your posing makeup hair outfits right on the money. If I ever had the chance to shoot you the way you looked in the AM SET even with a tank top and 501's on with no nudity whatsoever. I could have hung some shots at a gallery. That's how smoking hot you looked with your facial expressions hair makeup, etc. in that AM SET. WOW. You just looked drop dead stunning and gorgious. Absolutly beautiful Alley. What I would have paid just to shoot your face with that look.....So as far as your personal side of your recent work. I think you have done an absolutly incredible job. Big props to you and you can tell that you put everything of yourself into it. You are a total professional. With beauty that is unattainable to match with 95% of the rest of the women in the world.
Now I haven't posted alot lately. One reason I have been very busy and on the road alot the last 4 months shooting. The other reason is I didn't want you to be pissed off at me again. But now that other people are opening the door. I will just say a little bit. I think the overall quality of the photo's the last 6 sets is very poorly shot. I don't know who the photographer is and I never, like to say negative things about a fellow photographer. But, this person has not only alot to learn about lighting but also has to learn to know what thier camera is capible of. I mean I don't know the professional status of this photographers work. If he or she is claiming to be a high end pro. Than you are getting fooled and ripped off. Now, if this is a photographer that doesn't have a lot of experiance and is at a mid-amature status and is charging you as such. Then they are doing a decent job. Like I said I don't know the status of their experiance or ability.
But just having a camera the same as Harvey's doesn't mean the person shooting has absolutly any idea on how to use it or what it is really capible of. I don't know if they are using Nikon or Canon or what model. I shoot with Nikon D300's and Nikon D3x and when I shoot the Indy races I shoot with a Canon 5D. So I know what camera's are capable of if you know how to process and work with different settings, and ISO speeds and saturations and on and on and on. So just having the same camera means nothing unless you know that camera better than your wife's tit's and what you can create with re setting and programming the camera.
LosihoTTT and Xaldub are absolutly right on the money with the saturation and unnatural colors and textres. And Xalbub you have a very good eye on the sofa and the interference of pattern. I got that instantly. Also you are right on with too much boost with the reds and they are way to high. You have a great eye Xaldub are you a photographer by any chance?? If not maybe a graphic designer? If nether you might want to consider either field. Good eye my friend.
Anyway, I don't mean to harp or be critical. It is just for years you have been posting absolutly high quality photo's on you site. Harvey is an absolutly great, and I mean great photographer. What makes Harvey so great in my opinon is his sense and understanding of lighting and the control of color saturation and he knows his camera and what it is capible of as well as he knows his girlfriends tit's. I only saw about maybe 10% of the shoots he shoot that I thought he missed the mark a little with lighting. But that shows you haw great and consistant he is. I mean 90% of the time Harvey was dead on out of thousands and thousands of published pictures.
Let's face it the absolute # 1 rule in photography is lighting and know what your camera is capible of. It doesn't really matter if you are shooting with a high end camera or a mid range model. The quality of the lens is very, very important. The camera is just a box to record the image. The quality of the lens for clarity and sharpness and to be able to bring about true color's is the eye for the image. And lighting is absolutly critical to bringing the quality all togeather. Harvey has that. Comparing Harvey's work and images to those of the last 6 sets. It is the difference of an absolut pro and one who has alot of work to do and alot to learn. I am only saying that because. People who go throgh all your past sets and see Harveys work, this new work doesn't even compare iyou can really see the difference in quality of images.
So, I am sorry to piss you off yet again Alley. Like I said I don't know the status of professional training or experience this photographer has. It is just the quality is just lacking. That's the problem when you have been working for so long with one of the best in Harvey. If you are going to be working with other photographers that's fine and you should. But the problem is it is really noticable in the image quality if the new photographer if they are not up to Hrveys level.
But as far as your work Alley. Absolutly stunning and dead on. Like I said I could sell that AM SET look in Gallery's for $450 a pop. Absolutly incredibly stuuning, and beautifal face.
I could go on alot on how to improve the images, or I could tell you alot on how to get a fix on learning and controling your lighting. But I won't say anymore, and what to look for and controling your color saturations and so on. But if you want me to tell you more just ask. I could probibly help a little on the right direction in which to go.
Again Alley you are stunning and beautiful. Do't be to pissed off at me.
Blessings
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AlleyBaggett Official Model

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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not pissed off at you Nebraska.
I appreciate your thoughts...although I guess everyone's opinion and outlook on things is different. I absolutely love most of the past few sets!
The only reason why I brought up the fact that currently we are using the same camera as Harveys to shoot the images is because someone had previously thought that it was a lesser quality camera.
Anyway....the new photographer is my webmaster.....which is why as you might have noticed the more riskier poses. He makes it easier to shoot that way
My goal is to shoot everything myself and not have to hire any outside photographer(except Harvey-of course) for the shots. A lot of times Harvey is unavailable due to the fact that he lives in the East Coast. When he's unavailable I'd rather shoot with other people who have been working on my site alongside with me through all these years and someone who has seen how I pose.....and how I like to do things. This is why I've asked my webmaster to do the shots for me. Yes, he has a lot to learn......he's a BIG talent and has a great eye for all things ART but still needs to learn a bit more of photography. All in all.....I STILL believe though....that he did a really good job. I know he will get better and better with each set. I am currently trying to slowly phase Harvey out....since he's in the East Coast, traveling less and going back to a 9 to 5 job. I think he will still be shooting but ALOT ALOT less.....which makes it a lot harder for me to hook up with him.
Again....my thoughts on glamour modeling and what is a really good looking shot to the EYE (I say this because I am not a photographer-looking at settings/numbers and etc- I am rather....a regular person who enjoys hot pictures) is totally different than those who have complained about the past few sets. When I look at pictures....I look at the overall picture and what does it do for me. I look to see if there is a connection with the models eyes....and me. That is what ultimately MOVES ME!!!!!! That connection.....is what I personally LOVE....when I look at any models picture. Of course the lighting, outfit and everything else....matters and makes the image look nice and all but ultimately for me....like I said....it's all about the CONNECTION WITH THE MODELS EYES and ME. Is she able to capture me by the look in her eyes? That is what I always look for in the pictures shot for my site. Sometimes there are some WOW pictures that I see....where the model isn't even looking into the camera.....but what makes them be WOW even though they aren't looking into the camera is....the strong poses. If the poses can say sexy, romantic things without the pose being a XXX pose....then that makes it a WOW picture. Poses that talk....is what I look for when I select and shoot for my site....regardless who shoots the shots. What turns me on.....when I shoot and review my images???? Profiles of the neck, curves of the shoulders and lips, hands by face/mouth, strong eyes, hands on my body, showing nudity in a subtle sexy way, showing nudity in a in your face fantasy girl way, twisting and turning my body in many different unique ways, grabbing my tits really hard-because that speaks volumes and damn that feels SO good when I do that , Oh yeah....looking deep into the camera knowing and feeling that I have complete control over the lens. THAT TURNS ME ON!
XOXO
p.s. (oh yeah....there was no "airbrushing" done to this set what so ever)
Sorry some of you might think this set sucks.....but to me.....this set just makes me want to suck and that's not a bad thing AT ALL!
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mooart Rank: Rookie

Joined: 22 Oct 2006 Posts: 99
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Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 11:16 pm Post subject: |
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Well, I think the model in this set is super HOT! There are several sexy shots, but photo 19015 does it for me, you look so very tasty in this shot Alley! I don't smoke, but if I did, it would be time for a cigarette now!
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xaldub Rank: Rookie
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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 3:20 am Post subject: |
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Alley, you are absolutely right ... this photoshoot was very good. Or to be more precise, you and the posing were superb. From a technical perspective the photography had some flaws, but the average viewer wouldn't notice ( or give a damn ). It definitely does not suck ... or anywhere near it. I think some of us ( me included ) are too critical, and should just be thankful for the opportunity to share in you. I'm sure none of us intend to upset you.
It makes perfect sense financially and time wise to grab a more local photographer, and with time he/she will become more attuned to the way you operate, and with their equipment.
In answer to Nebraska - yup I do photography. Wish I was half as good as Harvey ! ( I'd happily fly from Europe to do a photoshoot with Alley )
And finally, a belated Happy Birthday to you Alley You're still, and always will be the best  |
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j3a Rank: Super Veteran

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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 5:46 am Post subject: |
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there's been a few clues, but i knew your webmaster was the new photographer
anyways, Alley i think you hit the nail on the head - and xaldub, you expressed my views perfectly. i mean, are we here for the couches in the background, or for Alley? I come to enjoy Alley's beauty and her sexy poses and looks. that's what does it for me.
i am trying to really get into photography, so i do look at the sets from a critical eye, but i see technical things that i do and don't like with each set. i just take those and try to learn from them. yeah, there have been a few times when i have said something critical about a photoset, but i hope that Alley got something constructive out of it.
i completely understand where nebraska and xaldub are coming from, because they are photographers - they know what they are talking about, and have a foot to stand on. i'm still learning about photography, which is why i rarely have anything critical to say... (not because i am just blowing smoke up your ass - as been stated before) and most everybody else doesn't even want to know about the technical stuff.
Alley, i have to agree with yourself and several others - you look absolutely breathtaking in the past few sets!!! like i said before, i come to your site to enjoy you - and YOU, as the SUBJECT of the photos, NEVER disappoint! |
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BillTheCat Rank: Casual
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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:53 am Post subject: |
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Alley, you have set such a high standard with your photos over the years that I think some fans have come to expect perfection with every shot, which of course is impossible. But even the photos that some critics consider the worst of your sets are better than 99 percent of the photos of other models. ... Btw, I love the edgy, provocative direction of your recent photo sets, especially Elusive.
Thanks for your continued pursuit of excellence.
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AlleyBaggett Official Model

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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for the support guys!
XOOX
ALLEY _________________ xoxoxo
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santiago Rank: Junior Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:50 am Post subject: |
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Your latest pictures are excellent.
Your willingness to try new things and push your boundaries is really, really, hot.
You are awesome Alley!!! |
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misfit4100 Rank: Junior Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Alley,
I am not a photographic technician so I cannot comment on the lighting or the tones very well. I am a man. I can really only comment on your body and the daring nature of your poses.
Last set i had replied that i felt like i had mistakenly bought partially obstructed view tickets and wished I could have front row, field side or behind the plate seats.
You definitely delivered. I love that these sets were crisp and clear. I loved the many laying poses. Retro couch or no retro couch... if the critics would like to give up their couch time with you, please.. put me down for all of your slots.
Shots 28-33 are off the charts. If you were playing baseball, you would have knocked the balls right out of the park with each shot. You would have cracked the bat in half and thrown it in the stands.
Money shot for me? #32. we'll let the critics have the night off. You look like you need a rub down.  |
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bernardo Rank: Casual

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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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Hope there is a video of this shoot |
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AlleyBaggett Official Model

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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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Bernardo...you must have thought it was a good set?
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LosihoTTT Rank: Senior Member

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Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:27 am Post subject: |
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I don't remember saying I thought this set sucks. I said in my first post that I love the poses and the facial shots. It was the quality of the pics I complained about.
I also asked some weeks ago who "RSE" is, but never got a reply - now at least I know it's the Webmaster. |
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tyger Rank: Veteran

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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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What really made Elusive for me was Alley's facial...shots. To me, Alley's face was the star of the shoot: hair, makeup, lipstick, etc. Alley displayed a lot of soft and seductive looks throughout the whole set. I couldn't even choose a particular pic to point out; they were all so good. Alley is sooo good at that. |
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tyger Rank: Veteran

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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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AlleyBaggett wrote: | this set just makes me want to suck and that's not a bad thing AT ALL!
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That's not a bad thing. That's a grrrrrrrreat thing!!! BOOOOOINNNNNGGGGGGG!!!  |
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AlleyBaggett Official Model

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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:25 am Post subject: |
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a11099mar Rank: Total Noob

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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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After reading some of these posts, i tried to think back, at all the pics, all the video's i've seen you in, i'm sorry to say, i have no idea what those different backgrounds looked like...aside from knowing you're inside or outside, on the beach, in a kitchen or in a livingroom....what i remember is how Beautiful your face is or how Incredibly Hot and Sexy your body looks with each different pose! Try if you might, but i don't believe it's possible for you to take an "Unattractive Pic" or "Look Bad" in a video!...that's my opinion, though! I know, you're the Hottest and the Sexiest...the Classiest Sex Goddess i've ever seen! Even a post you made July 21, to Nebraska. For instance, you said, "...grabbing my tits really hard..." and i'm reading, im picturing you doing this in my mind! Unbelievable, even in words, you "Blow-My-Mind"! I'm trying to keep this short...My Bad! Thank You, Alley!  |
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AlleyBaggett Official Model

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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Thank you VERY much for the nice compliments and post a11099mar!
Thank you for appreciating me!
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ALLEY!
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