Yesssreeee its True!!
I was asked early in January this year if i’d be interested to do a shoot for Australian Penthouse, only close friends and family was told – as i didnt want to count my chickens, so to speak. :)
But yesterday i went to the newsagent and scanned the titles to see if the feature was in.. (the shoot was in late Jan), and each month, theres been nuthing, so i dont buy a copy. But this time it was!! twas near 15bux, it cost, but i had to have a copy!
Now as usual people’s mind has wandered to the typical path and think ive taken my gear off, but NO.. tis MY PHOTOS are in Australian Penthouse, NooOoo, no i didnt take photos of naked women :P
In the 2007 May’s issue of Australian Penthouse, with Dita Von Teese on the cover, you will find a 5 page feature article called Over The Rainbow and all the photos in that feature was taken by me at this year’s Rainbow Serpent Festival :) :) :) The article was written by Rak Razam, who gave me this most unbelievable opportunity!! Thank You Rak HuGs!
Janet Leadbeater, about 1 year ago
congrats!
LostBoy1, about 1 year ago
webgrrl has arrived!
ArtAfresh, about 1 year ago
Isn’t that wonderful for you. Hearty congratulations!!!
John Conway, about 1 year ago
congrats :-) always nice to be published.
Johno
webgrrl, about 1 year ago
yes.. and PAID! :D
Jienn Heibloem, about 1 year ago
bigg hugs…...... byin sumthin yummy…..breakin into the hot cuppas…sittin wiff the gal to peruse the published piccies…..and lovin her stories about them and the fab excitement of it all, being published and whatnot !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hmmmmmmm the tatse of some success ….....
xxx me :)
webgrrl, about 1 year ago
thank YOU Jienn ; and everyone else ((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))
im pretty stoked, and still like WoW, thats my name, my photos, ive sort of made it big..into mainstream even! Tis nice feeling, like a little pat on the back from universe to keep believin in my possibilities thru what i LoVe Doing
Its a reassurance to say, its CooL to be 40something, mum of four and still follow dreams of living off ones creative born gifts & mission..
Its proof to my kids, to see my belief of self coming to some fruitation and acknowledgment…
Mr Razam says he may have more work for me in the next few months grinz
what i do with the money? I could do the adult thang and put into savings, and it probably go towards some bills (bills that will ALWAYS be there, each month no matter what)
Or
i could buy that Olympus camera that came out in Feb that i been reading about :)
or maybe the Graphic Tablet ive been wanting for like 3years, an A$ size one.. or i could get BoTH!!
bwahahaha
kookylane, about 1 year ago
fantastic Webgrrl!!! time to laminate those pages and put it up, frame it =D and give yourself a nice big pat on the back. thumbs up!!
kookylane, about 1 year ago
oh and yesss a graphic tablet is a really nice investment, can’t live without it now. They even got the new one where you draw directly on screen, drool….
theurbannexus, about 1 year ago
Congratulations webgrrl. I would also spend the dosh towards something you’ve really wanted, maybe camera related.
webgrrl, about 1 year ago
KooKy: you have any info on graphic tablet that i can read about (only if you have any things spesh)
TheuRBaNNexus : Yah..camera, but then i also already have my Olympus C750 (4yo) and a Fujifinepix S9500 (1yo) and i know only 10% of Photography only :(
Jodie Noonan, about 1 year ago
wow what a buzz – congrats to you …. I will be sure to check it out
Cliff Vestergaard, about 1 year ago
well done Webgrrl !
Elaine van Dyk, about 1 year ago
Webgrrl, you’ve done it!! Congratulations! I say go get the equipment – whatever it takes to help you in your creative ventures. Wonderful news, and I bet your family is soooooo proud to. Whooooooppppeeeeee!
Shanina Conway, about 1 year ago
Hey Webgrrl, hugs and congratulations!
It’s so exciting and with the promise of more work it’s a double bonus!
I’d get that graphics tablet , camera or whatever you need to help you to create your Art ;)
Well done Webgrrl!
andrew cowell, about 1 year ago
Wow what a wonderful and well deserved experience for you. I hope it opens many opportunities for you! :-))
Rayjun, about 1 year ago
Rosie glow all over congratulations and jubilation
kseriphyn
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about 1 year ago
Wow Webgrrl… You rock! Congrats.
Joe Mortelliti, about 1 year ago
great outcome
georgiegirl, about 1 year ago
I’ll read the comments in a minute, but when you do a shoot for any mag, you should get at least one free of the issue you are in. At least that’s what Country Bumpkin do… maybe they’re just generous there.
thickblackoutline
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about 1 year ago
Congratulations webgrrl! :) :) :)
georgiegirl, about 1 year ago
ok… read the intro properly now and all the comments!!!
/ Congratulations for the paid and published photographs!!! Spend it wisely (as if you had already paid the bills) and go get that camera and tablet… bills don’t create money and if you have already budgetted for them, it doesn’t matter. Sorry comes from a budget conscience part of me.
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Back to the free mag!!! I guess if you get paid lots then the free mag doesn’t even come into it! But I get paid and I get a mag and book of all that I help create. Don’t mind me… just wondering outloud. Our magazine and book print volume isn’t anything like Penthouse but then… they are craft mags and books. Keep me in a job too!
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ANYWAY!!!!! I think is just excellent that you have scored such exposure!!! (ha ha… funny… exposure). I think I had better get another coffee, the first one doesn’t seem to have sinked in yet. I’d delete all this but I know it’ll get a giggle and why stop that?
Have fun spending your earnings… lets hope they call you again. Your photography is amazing so there’s no reason why they shouldn’t!!! Name in print!!! Brilliant work!! Congrats again!!!
georgiegirl, about 1 year ago
Razam or Kazzam? that cartoon genie…
Empress, about 1 year ago
That’s brilliant news!
And I know what’s it like to be paid for your creativity… brilliant +
aaria, about 1 year ago
“Congratulations!!!!!!!!” it is so rewarding to get paid to do what you love.
i am surprised that it made it into penthouse though, as i have been to a couple of bush doofs myself, lotsa fun! So to capture the even is awesome in itself, then to have your pics published and acknowledged is truly wonderful.
Go out and splurge on them toys. Everytime you use them you will remember this wonderful feeling of success.
You go grrrl!
Pilgrim
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about 1 year ago
Congratulations, very exciting. I will get a copy to have a look
kookylane, about 1 year ago
Hi webgrrl! All you need to know is in WACOM website.
cheerio
georgiegirl, about 1 year ago
Of course Pilgrim and the boys will get it just for your article!!!
MiMiDesigns, about 1 year ago
Well done Webgrrl – can we see the images without buying the magazine? (-:
webgrrl, about 1 year ago
hahaha.. so many ppl to respond back to…
georgiegirl : Yah, one would think id get a free copy (and maybe they will send one? but never mind, i bought one just to make sure i have one. Ihave my photos published in a Europe/Germany based Psytrance magazine called Mushroom Magazine (monthly) and World Trancers Guide (annually) and they always send me several copies each issue – but i dont get paid for it. BUT due to that im now nearly ‘world’ known due to the exposure (and plus the fact that my site Ozdoof is Australia’s largest and longest running Psy event photo sites) So sometimes the exposure is worth more than the $$ (considering the price of advertising in magazines these days)
aaria : i was surprised too – but good one Rak Razam, for getting his article sold (alongside with me to do the pics) to a ‘mainstream’ publication, and i suppose the dance/doof/electronica culture has a spot within a mens ‘lifestyle’ magazine. And i believe if it was any other photographer submitting to Penthouse, the community would be wary what sort of photos it would be hehehe : but i think ive earnt the respect of the psy community with my photos, and people know without doubt that ALL my photos are taken with respect and consideration, and each photo i put in 100% of LoVe into it.
Kookylane : I been checking out the tablets last nite on google, ebay and getting some understanding of the sizes available, the importance of pressure points, and just getting to know what/why is the difference between the models/brands. I will get there – but it looks like im looking around the 200-300$ mark at least.. Sizes : what size tablet is best, so i dont kick myself later for not buying the right one..
Pilgrim & others buying : Yes, this issue everyone can honestly say they are getting it for the ARTICLE!! LoL!! And its gonna look strange everywhere when newsagents see all these hippies buying Penthouse magazine
MiMiDesigns : i have many friends and associates asking to read the article, so im thinkin of gettin the scans and see if i can do something with it in PDF, booklike so people can read the article. Also i think i will roundup the photos that were published into a set or album in flickr—i will post link (I submitted 127 photos Rak chose them to accompany article , 22 were chosen) but some i think already in RB (like the girls in the aqua/blue seahorse costumes)
webgrrl, about 1 year ago
Missed a word :
MiMiDesigns : i have many friends and assosicates LiViNG OVERSEAS asking to read the artickle…
Craig Shillington, about 1 year ago
Well Done WG!! I haven’t read Penthouse for YEARS!!! LOL At your journal entry as to the type of photos btw ;) Ya dag!! I wonder if we can view that article online somewhere?
georgiegirl, about 1 year ago
I know Kookylane will tell you anyway… I have a 6×4 (usesable size of A5) and its not tiny but it’s useable. Its a Wacom Graphire4… but at TAFE we get to use Intuous3… much better, so precise, so responsive. The Graphire4 does what I need it to, and its on permanant lend from my Mum until she wants it back. Back to the school, they have 2 sizes… 6×4 (pc room) and the 12×8 in the mac room… I have to say, the 12×8 is lovely, but the 6×4 does exactly the same, just has a bigger area to draw with. Personally, I like the Intuous3 better, but you should have a fantastic time no matter what series and size you choose. Enjoy!!! ;D
webgrrl, about 1 year ago
Ok.. me gonna get the Intuous3 i think – now anyone know where the best price place to get? Anyone know about good places/price for Student Discount (tafe) – i will go and see what google can tell me :)
Graeme Hindmarsh, about 1 year ago
Congratulations webgrrl! Well done!!
Concerning the Wacom tablet, I got mine last one from www.educationsoftware.com.au – it was the cheapest price I could find for the 6×8 Intuous3 which is the perfect size for me.
AnnH, about 1 year ago
Congratulations webgrrl. Just came on this piece of news because I noticed you had put a lot of new work up today. Hope Pilgrim can explain Penthouse being around to his three curious girls.
webgrrl, about 1 year ago
OOooh YES i bought it.. an Intuous3 from educationsoftware (studentvip) LASTnite.. WooT wooT….... hope to have it this week!! OooOOOooH.. the thought is semi orgasmic!!
georgiegirl, about 1 year ago
Fantastic!!!! Hope you enjoy playing with it… I mean ‘using’ of course!! If you can do what you do with a mouse, imagine how much you can create with a graphic pen!!! Cool stuff… enjoy!!!