Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Photospot: Be a Model!

   
Photospot on SL Unearthed is a semi-regular feature that highlights a Second Life spot that is a cool place at which to take portrait photos inworld. Not an entire sim, not even a complete parcel, but just a single specific location - a spot - with portrait opportunity.


If you've ever wanted to be the center of attention as a glamorous model surrounded by hot lights and the clicking of cameras, now's your chance. Today's Photospot is taking you to a studio photoshoot setup inside the Sn@tch clothing store, and you get to be the star!

SLU Photospot: studio model

There is a landing point in effect, but let the beacon lead your way. It isn't very far, although there are plenty of distractions along the way as you need to walk past many of Ivey Deschanel's punky/goth creations. Try to take advantage of the Photospot now, and shop later. The studio photoshoot area appears to be "store decoration" so it might be changed out as the season changes; one never knows.

SLU Photospot: in the lights

Windlight doesn't offer a lot of options that worked here, possibly due to being inside the building (which is very dark) or the contrast against the model area (which is in fullbright). Haze didn't suit the scene, and I was avoiding color extremes, preferring to add color in post. There are no nearby windows, so I didn't have any luck trying to get shadows. Not that the studio would want shadows, heh. But you might want them enabled for yourself, to be able to make use of Depth for some of your shots.

To keep the flavor of the scene, just be sure your framing includes the camera, the light umbrellas or the edges of the backdrop. See? The camera adores you. Work it, baby, work it.

SLU Photospot: working it


Style notes: My model is wearing a Yasum skin, hair from EMO-tions, Baby Monkey heels and the dress is from Kastle Rock Couture. The poses, well-suited for a modeling photoshoot, were from a group gift by agapee (Gabriel).
  


Flickr members: you're invited to join the SL Unearthed Photospot group and add your pictures taken at Photospot locations to the group pool.
   
Take note that very little in SL stays the same for very long. After even a short while, Photospot locations may be gone or changed in a significant way that renders their SLurls ineffective as originally intended, so be sure to grab these opportunities as they come!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Photospot: Medieval Kismet

   
Photospot on SL Unearthed is a semi-regular feature that highlights a Second Life spot that is a cool place at which to take portrait photos inworld. Not an entire sim, not even a complete parcel, but just a single specific location - a spot - with portrait opportunity.



Sometimes you just need a place that takes you back in time to the days of old when knights were bold, when chivalry was standard fare. Today's Photospot will take you there. The term "kismet" refers to one's fate or destiny, and today your destiny is in the Kismet sim, home of the Kismet housing/furnishings store.

SLU Photospot: Kismet4

The Kismet shop covers the space of five sims, with the mainstore showroom located on one, and much or all of the goods spread out among the others. Everything is photogenic. I expect you'll find yourself wandering around quite a bit. You might not even get any photos taken since nearly everything here is for sale, which may be a bit distracting since it all looks stunning. But, try to focus - pun intended. *wink*

SLU Photospot: Kismet1

Today's Photospot SLurl lands you in a kind of intersection of the walkway. To one direction, the arched entry to a courtyard. To another, a stone belltower with elegant detailing. Pointing other directions, there are aesthetically pleasing pathways, vegetation, period buildings. While there are a couple visible shop signs you might not want in your shots, the surroundings are full and rich enough to engage yourself with interesting backgrounds in all the directions.

SLU Photospot: Kismet2

The area is especially evocative at this time of year while it is sporting a blanket of snow. Several trees appear to have caught twinkling stars among their branches. There are some great effects to be had with a little tweaking of Windlight and Depth settings. What a great place to flaunt this amazing medieval warrior outfit from Mystic Hope, paired with the Egoisme skin. Your inventory probably has something suited to this ambiance, so put it on and see what pictorial fate you can discover in Kismet.

SLU Photospot: Kismet3

  

Flickr members: you're invited to join the SL Unearthed Photospot group and add your pictures taken at Photospot locations to the group pool.
   
Take note that very little in SL stays the same for very long. After even a short while, Photospot locations may be gone or changed in a significant way that renders their SLurls ineffective as originally intended, so be sure to grab these opportunities as they come!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Soho Sale Sample & InVerse

You never know what you'll miss until its gone - my laptop got a little sick and is spending some time at the repair shop and I certainly miss my time curled in front of it!

Soho Sale Sample & InVerse

It certainly makes checking out the amazing fashion sales and showcases all the more difficult on an older machine, but thankfully I was able to slip over to the Soho Sale Sample in New York to check out the deals!

Soho Sale Sample & InVerse

What drew me to this sale was the skin from :: Modish ::  - less than 200L and the detail, as always, is amazing! While I was there though, I snagged a lovely mesh dress from Corvus! There's lots to choose from though, so go check it out! Everything appears to be discounted for 69L$ or 149L$ (or thereabouts).

Soho Sale Sample & InVerse

The location today is a new modern skybox from InVerse - and its on sale this weekend for 99L$! Grab it quick!

The Look:

Dress: Corvus : Victorian Low Cut Dress (@Soho Sale Sample)
Eyes: IKON Eternal Eyes - Mesa (XL) (January Group Gift - now full price. )
Skin: ::Modish:: Miana-Novel [Crema] CL (@Soho Sale Sample)
Hair: Magika [02] Habit (New Release)
Boots: A&Y Deuz Boots Metallic - Black
Image 3 Pose: //elephante poses// Ruby
Location: InVerse Manhattan full furnished mesh skybox (Marketplace sale)

Thursday, January 10, 2013

A Forest for Hot Stuff

This has to be my favorite group gift this month and every time I wear it I get positive comments on it - its fun and really well made as we've come to expect from :.::Hot Stuff::.:! If you haven't checked out their store yet, or joined their awesome group, you really need to - it is VERY worth it!

Traipsing through the Forest

While looking for an interesting place to shoot some pictures, I found this amazing forest at Crimarizon that I could (and will) spend days discovering what's available here - but really, come see for yourself!

The look

Full Outfit:.::Hot Stuff::.: Carolina Green Group Gift for January - incl.jeans, sweater & boots
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Sybille Mesh Hair - (BOOBS) - Rouge
Skin: :Curio: Gala - Summer Skin - Petal Frex [Light] Summer-Wild Strawberry 2
Pose: Bounce This Poses - Girl Pack 6-2
Location: Crimarizon

Monday, January 7, 2013

Wishing away Winter

I'm wishing it was bikini weather - so I threw one on, but got chilly around the house - mmm coffee, sweater and hat!

Snowbound Wishes

Quickie post today - Head over to The Dressing Room - Fusion for some awesome deals by amazing designers! And stay warm! :)

Snowbound Wishes

The Look: 

Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Sybille Mesh Hair - (BOOBS) - Dark flame
Sweater: (TokiD) summer nights cardigan (oh deer) @ TDR Fusion
Skin: al vulo- Aisha* Candy blonde brow porcelain, doll lashes tattoo & mesh Lashes @ TDR Fusion
Bikini: *BOOM* Ellio Bikini chevron (electric blue) with Lolas Tango appliers @ TDR Fusion
Eyes: IKON Eternal Eyes - Mesa (ML) (January group gift)
Hat: FreakyDesign - Panda winter hat @ The Black Market (previously blogged)
Boots: TDR Fusion Opening Boots Black @ TDR Fusion
Pose: estetica: New Bag Plus size pose from  Voluptuous Pose pack

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Photospot: Virtual Decay

   
Photospot on SL Unearthed is a semi-regular feature that highlights a Second Life spot that is a cool place at which to take portrait photos inworld. Not an entire sim, not even a complete parcel, but just a single specific location - a spot - with portrait opportunity.


The Second Life Destination Guide has a large number of categories to help you narrow down a particular point of interest. The categories seem to cover everything from Education to Fantasy, from Cosmic to Duran Duran. Oddly enough, there's no category for general City/Urban, but if there were, today's Photospot in the Virtual Decay sim would be one of the top selections.

Photospot_VirtualDecay1

The theme here is urban decay in a virtual city, exactly as the name suggests. This is the home of the Virtual Decay mainstore, specializing in urban grunge. You'll find the store easily enough with a look around, although it cleverly blends into the surroundings. (Hint: Check the old warehouse by the hotel.) There are other stores scattered around here, too. Some are thriving on the other side of the neglected exteriors. Many of them are old, worn and abandoned, urban photo opportunities waiting to happen.

Photospot_VirtualDecay2

The SLurl I'm offering sets you down on a roadway. This spot provides excellent views in all directions. Just when you think you've seen it all, take a little turn and you'll spy something new. And, if you tire of the road, have a little wander. Anywhere you go, there are more richly textured visuals to appreciate. You'll get some excellent portraits here indeed.

Photospot_VirtualDecay3


Flickr members: you're invited to join the SL Unearthed Photospot group and add your pictures taken at Photospot locations to the group pool.
   
Take note that very little in SL stays the same for very long. After even a short while, Photospot locations may be gone or changed in a significant way that renders their SLurls ineffective as originally intended, so be sure to grab these opportunities as they come!

A Cheeky Goodbye to the Holidays

I've taken a bit of an extended vacation over the holiday season, but now its time to get back to it! Luckily, there's never been a better time!

Cheeky put out a fabulous group gift yesterday - I went down and grabbed it and I was so pleased at the shapelyness that the mesh gives - its gorgeous!

New Year

I joined the subscribo a while ago for Elephant Poses and was excited when they announced that they were participating in the Black Market vendor event this month! They have a bunch of great poses, and the pose today is from a 40L$ pose pack!

What are you waiting for? Go check them out!


The Look: 
Outfit - .:cheeky:. Aria Outfit! Mesh GG January
Skin: Curio - Gala Skins - Petal Frex [Light] Summer-Wild Strawberry 2 (OMG They're open again!)
Shoes: *Felicity* Irina Stilettos - Gray
Hair: /Wasabi Pills/ Dragon Mesh Hair - FEM - Rouge
Photo Location: Cheeky Mainstore
Pose: //elephante poses// - Glosoli #5 (entire pack on for 40L$ at the Black Market)