Alex Sablan - Web Designer

This Image Is Not Free

2012-01-10T12:27:00.001-05:00

This Image Is Not Free, originally uploaded by Extra Medium.

A great photo and an even better polite rant about how much copyrights mean to a photographer.

Via Flickr:
So this was the first sunset I captured in 2012. It cost me $6,612 to take this photo.

$12 in gas to go from work to this spot and then home. The camera I took this with cost $2500. The lens was another $1600. The Singh Ray Reverse Neutral Density filter was $210. The Lee Wide-Angle Adapter and Foundation kit was another $200. The Slik Tripod was another $130. The shutter-release was another $60. When I got home, I uploaded it to a computer that cost me $1200, and then I used Lightroom 3 which I got for $200. I then exported it and tinkered with it in Photoshop which costs about $500.

12+2500+1600+210+200+130+60+1200+200+500= $6,612

So if you’re a magazine, website, corporation, sports team, or advertiser who wishes to use this photo, please don’t come and ask to use it for free, or in exchange for credit or "exposure". You found my photo so obviously I have "exposure". You have an advertising budget, and this is what it's for. You obviously don't expect your writers to work for free, or your secretary, or your boss. No one is going to publish it for free. Just because the picture is digital doesn't mean it was free to make.

As someone mentioned, THIS single photo didn't cost me $6,612, but if you wanted to create it, from scratch, that is what is involved. So I consider it the replacement value if it's stolen, or how much my lawyer will send you a bill for if it's found being used without my permission.

If you give your photo away for “credit” then the best possible scenario for you is someone will see your photo, contact you, and ask if they could borrow one of your photos…. for credit. Try this... next time you're at dinner, tell your waiter you'll tell all your friends how good the service was if he gives you dinner for free.

Christmas 2011

2011-12-29T13:27:00.001-05:00

Christmas 2011, a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Various photos from the 2011 Christmas Season.

Pick-up Stix

2011-10-06T01:37:00.000-04:00

Scott Kelby's WorldWide PhotoWalk 2011 - Fountain Square - Cincinnati, Ohio Group

2011-10-03T08:33:00.001-04:00

Scott Kelby's WorldWide PhotoWalk 2011 - Fountain Square - Cincinnati, Ohio Group , a set on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Photos by Alex Sablan taken during Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 1st, 2011. Our walk started at Fountain Sqaure. I wish I could tell you more but I was just following the group looking around for stuff to shoot. Not being from the Nati, I couldn't give you much info on what I shot or who for that matter. music by "Free Royalty Free Music by DanoSongs.com"

Places I would Rather Be

2011-08-30T13:14:00.001-04:00

Places I would Rather Be, a gallery on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Where here should be...like now.

62/365 - Dayton Skyline Panorama

2011-08-11T09:26:00.001-04:00

62/365 - Dayton Skyline Panorama, originally uploaded by a_sablan.

Via Flickr:
Taken During Light up Dayton on August 5, 2011

Project 365

2011-08-02T00:35:00.001-04:00

Project 365, a set on Flickr.

Working on a Project 365, a photo a day for a year. It's been a challenge so far but I am getting used to it.

CoxArboretum

2011-07-14T04:16:00.000-04:00

Ten things you can do to improve interestingness and increase chances of getting into Explore

2010-10-24T16:42:00.003-04:00

Ten things you can do to improve interestingness and increase chances of getting into Explore, originally uploaded by kevindooley.

Really nice post about how interestingness on Flickr.com works. If you are into lists and area a photographer you may find this interesting.

Redneck Yacht Club

2010-10-24T01:29:00.001-04:00

Redneck Yacht Club, originally uploaded by a_sablan.

We were driving from Pacific Beach to Aberdeen and I had to take this pic.

My New Photoblog

2010-09-03T11:26:00.000-04:00

I will be updating the blog every Sunday with a new Photo. Please register and join in the conversation.

Local Swing Band Gets an Upgrade

2010-03-16T15:35:00.000-04:00

I have completed my rebuild of onemoretimeswingband.com.

One More Time is a swing band based in Dayton, Ohio.

Excerpt from site:

"When you hire “One More Time”, we will work with you to the best of our ability to provide the music and atmosphere to fit the needs for your event. If it is a Christmas party or holiday dance, we have many great Christmas arrangements from old tunes to new ones. If you need to liven up a party with your favorite college fight song, we can do that at the drop of a hat. We will meet with you before your event to discuss details and eliminate any last minute surprises."

Brand New Build

2010-03-16T15:33:00.000-04:00

I have recently completed the site build for simple-harmony.com. The work was for the Simple Harmony Vocal Trio based out of Dayton, Ohio. They perform at many places in southwest Ohio. If you are looking for entertainment for you event I strongly encourage you to visit their site. Simple Harmony is Mary Knapke, Sherri Heidemann, and Tod Huston. They were referred to me by Jean Ann Smith from One More Time Swing Band also another performing group from Dayton, Ohio.

I am also currently working on another site for Mary Knapke for another group. It should be done soon.

New Site Built for BigBandBabe.com

2010-03-16T15:31:00.000-04:00

A one page information site for Mary Knapke, singer from Sidney, Ohio. She performs with many different groups and is available for hire for many events in Southwest Ohio. The site is BigBandBabe.com. She also performs with the Simple Harmony Vocal Trio.

Top 10 Favorite Web Designs

2010-03-16T13:54:00.001-04:00

A lasting first impression will go a long way to successfully grabbing a web user's interest. A lasting first impression is one that stimulates something inside of the user and makes them want to explore a site. On the internet, web designers try to excite one or both of the senses accessible, sight and sound.

Web designers can sometimes get caught in a rut and need to search out ideas to get the juices flowing again. Sometimes one may go out to just look at nature, or maybe an art museum to gain inspiration. Other times, its as easy as opening a web browser and looking for inspiration created by fellow web designers.

I have complied this list to show what I have found while in a recent creativity "rut." I hope this may get some of you out of your "ruts" as well.

RVLT.com

CoxAndCoxHome.com

TheRockinHorse.com.au

Venetian.com

ff0000.com

BlackEstate.co.nz

Fringe

Limkokwing.net

MarkBoultonDesign.com

SeductionMeals.com