07.12.09
Dinosaurs in Durham
The North Carolina Museum of Life and Science was kind enough to invite me and a number of other local bloggers out to preview their new Dinosaur Trail as it nears completion. There are still some rough edges to be worked out before their July 25 public opening, but as this young fellow will attest the kids there all loved what they could see so far.
Coffee Shop Candid
People who don’t know me very well often seem surprised when I pull a camera out and take peoples’ photographs in public without asking permission first. But this is often the only way to get that moment of magic that you see, because it cannot be forced or posed.
If I had asked this woman to allow me to take her photograph, she would have mugged for the camera and I would have had nothing but a cheesy snapshot to show for it.
As a rule when it comes to public photography, ask for forgiveness, not permission.
06.25.09
Lilu Jael
Model: Lilu Jael
Makeup & Hair: Denise Hutter
Last night I had a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with two very esteemed local professionals, Lilu Jael and Denise Hutter. Both were so wonderful to work with. And Lilu is so down to earth & fun. I’d love to work with either or both of them again.
06.22.09
find me on Facebook
If you’re on Facebook and a fan of my photography work, I’d appreciate if you could take a moment and check out my Magnus Hedemark fan page on Facebook and consider joining it. I post some other photos there that you won’t find here, and announce public appearances for things like upcoming art shows and gallery exhibits there.
06.20.09
they didn’t rob me, kill me, rape me, or say anything unkind to me
let the power of the herb open up your mind, originally uploaded by viridari.
Conventional wisdom can kiss my ass.
06.17.09
Facebook and its double secret probation
So I got this super ambiguous email from Facebook telling me I was screwing up but not telling me exactly how I was screwing up.
Hi, Our systems indicate that you've been misusing certain features on the site. This email serves as a warning. Misuse of Facebook's features or violating Facebook's terms of use may result in your account being disabled. Thanks in advance for your understanding and cooperation. Please refer to http://www.facebook.com/help.php?page=421 for further information. The Facebook Team
When I tried to reply to a wall post a few minutes later, a rude window popped up pretty much telling me to STFU and chill.
You are blocked from making wall posts due to continued overuse of this feature
Your failure to comply with an earlier warning has resulted in this block.Please note that this block is temporary and can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Facebook cannot lift this block for any reason. Please be patient and refrain from using this feature for a few days.
Continued misuse of Facebook’s features may result in your account being permanently disabled.
Which of the following links describes what you were trying to do? Clicking on a link will take you to more information on how to use Facebook’s features.
Using Applications
Planning an Event
Sharing your Facebook Group/Event link
Promoting a business, product or service
Chatting with friends
Wow. Once again note the ambiguity. How much is too much? When exactly may I return? And why wasn’t I adequately warned of what exactly I was doing wrong before I was blocked?
I may only return long enough to say goodbye to my friends and invite them to join me at another site.
06.14.09
My Economic Stimulus Plan
This is so simple that even a Congressman can understand it, but would probably vote on it without reading it anyway just as a matter of principle.
I drop my art prices to ramen noodle territory, you buy it and hang it on your wall, I eat ramen and feel strong enough to make more art. How could this be wrong?
Anyway, for an undetermined yet shortish amount of time I’ve dropped prices on my prints to an insanely thin margin. I just want to get some of my work out there. My first art show is coming up soon, though, and I expect prices to go back up when that happens.
06.09.09
Another Abstract
Model: Courtney Denise
This is another piece from the same session as my last blog post that I thought you might enjoy.
06.07.09
Abstracts
, originally uploaded by viridari.
Model: Courtney Denise
I’ve been trying out something new (to me) and find it to be quite enjoyable. Nude abstracts celebrate the subtleties of the nude form just as traditional fine art nudes celebrate the whole of the nude form. Have you ever really stopped and noticed “oh that bit right there has a lovely curve to it”? So this session was more of a celebration of those subtle parts that made the model as a whole beautiful.
