Into the forest you go; To lose yourself, And find yourself.

a.g.case

The Ink Tree Series. 2018

Bay of Fundy

Photography by Jorgen Klausen

From wrapture 2by jorgen klausen

Looking back at this image, I like it more then I once did. I'd like to work with more fabrics

Creed Atelier

Bienvenue and welcome to the new creative blog, Creed Atelier. Our mission is to share original work and promote people in the creative community, with a focus on emerging artists, to help build awareness and followers in a creatìve, supportive environment. As a sister blog to Writers Creed, Creed Atelier will go beyond the written word to promote artists working in different factions of the creative community: visual artists, photographers, sculptures, lyricists, musicians, and spoken word performers. We want to support artists and share their original work so as to reach a wider audience. We welcome all submissions and ask only that a few guidelines are followed so that everyone here at Creed Atelier can have a motivating and positive experience. Art is supposed to be provocative, it is supposed to make you think, and with that in mind we ask only that: •All work submitted is done so by the original artist; we cannot accept submissions from third parties. •With respect to creative design and theme, we ask that all submissions respect to gender, race, culture, and class. We are a place of free expression as long as that expression is not derogatory towards other individuals. • We encourage submissions from seasoned creators and new creators alike; don’t be afraid to show off your hard work and ability. Let us share and explore all forms of Art! We will have featured artists and prompts; feel free to ask questions or drop us a note! Know an artist you would like us to promote? Send us their URL so we can reach out to them! With that said, help us reach out to the Creative Community! If you or someone you know has work that you would like to share please follow, submit, and share Creed Atelier! We are just getting started, and we can’t wait to see your work! Keep posted for more updates as we continue to branch out and expand our space.

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PSA TO PHOTOGRAPHERS: Sexually violating models needs to stop now.

There have been an alarming number of posts lately of photographers sexually harassing or worse, sexually assaulting models.

This is not right.

When a person agrees to work with you, you need to WORK with them. The end. Period. And just to make sure you are 100% clear, “work” does NOT equal “try to stick weiner inside”.

This isn’t fucking tinder or okcupid.

You are supposed to be creatives, artists, not sex offenders. Keep your fucking hands to yourself and keep your dick in your pants. Do NOT use your position of control to cop a feel, send a dick pic, slut-shame, try to “get some”, or anything. You are at work, so fucking work.

Need to move something on them? Get consent. It’s not that hard, watch, I’ll show you…

Scenario 1 Me: Can I move your hair back? Her: No, I got this. Me: Awesome!

Scenario 2 Me: Can I move your hair back? Her: Sure Me: *moves hair back, then steps back to prepare to take the photo* Me: Awesome!

See? Not so hard, is it…

What? You think a model is giving you sparkle eyes beyond just “working the camera”? Tough shit. Do NOT act on that most likely misguided feeling. You are on the job. Do you just grope people at your day job? What the fuck is wrong with you?

Seriously. Enough. This needs to stop now.

Yep, this isn’t just a GWC thing either. I’ve heard about plenty of established photographers being entirely inappropriate and it’s fucking disgusting. Photographers that have liked this post.

Tired of hearing about people that are supposed to be my peers that think they are the exception all of a sudden.

Reposting because this is a thing that needs to end.

Stop acting like little kids that don’t know any better. Your grown ass people!! Let remember why the reason we create art in the first place! Don’t be a douché!

Entirely inappropriate, no question, no buts…these women work hard, place their trust in us, and expect professionalism- just as we do. Take your Penthouse fantasy and put a staple in it…

This needs to stop.  I was at a workshop recently and the model seemed distracted and upset.  Afterward, she told me one of the other photographers was staring at her over my shoulder while we were shooting.  Be professional and respectful!

I'm going to repost this because I think it's important. I've been very fortunate to work with some wonderful photographers and artists, and every one of them has conducted themselves with grace; but I know a number of other life models who have had terrible experiences with not only photographers who are new to the business but seasoned professionals who were well respected in the community. For any models just getting into life modeling or those that are well into their careers, I only ever sign model releases once the shoot is over. Never sign before the shoot ends. Once you sign you are giving them the right to all of the images of you to do with as they will, but if you are in a compromised position and feel violated or pressured into images you didn't intend to be a part of, you make sure that the model release form is signed at the end of the shoot. If a photographer refuses to shoot before a release form is signed, you walk away right then and there. The photographer may own the images, but you have the right to refuse signing if you are not comfortable with what has gone on in a shoot. Please protect yourself, your body and the images you will become a part of.

Lots of Love,

A.G.