By: Jon Roemer

Jon Roemer — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:35:48 +0000

I’ve gotten direct interview requests from students from around the world. At first I answered a couple after it was clear they were legit. I’d type my replies and send the email. Then I saw a report one did and she had cut and pasted all my writing. I had, in essence, written the report. So now, if someone asks I say they can call me and interview me over the phone – that way they have to do the work on their end.
Yesterday I got an odd email, could be sophisticated spam, but it basically said, “I like your fotos. Love, YOUR DEAREST FAN.” Hmmm… Could be real, could be a spoof, could be a kid just goofing around or it could be time to hide the kids pets?!

By: Mr. Personality

Mr. Personality — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:31:50 +0000

I love my little G10 camera. I carry it with me everywhere and had submitted and had accepted by {INSERT BIG STOCK AGENCY NAME}, several images I have shot with the camera. I actually prefer it over the Leica M8.
I get the same letters from High School students. They want every answer and it comes from a cryptic email address. I ignore them now.
What is worse, is the same type emails sent out by a one well known Los Angeles portrait shooter who is touting his latest appearance on a TV show or even worse, sending a link to subscribe to Direct TV.
P.S. – I like the shot Jon!

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By: Jon Roemer

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