![V’s Guide to Group Shoots #2: Preparing for the Group Shoot [ARTICLE]](https://www.darkestgoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Slave_Shelby_037.jpg)
V’s Guide to Group Shoots #2: Preparing for the Group Shoot [ARTICLE]
Yesterday we looked at the question: What is a Group Shoot? In today’s article, we look at how to find models or photographers to work with at a group shoot. (Tomorrow we’ll look at a list of best practices for the day of the Group Shoot.) Now on to V’s 12 Steps To Prepare for a Group Shoot!
![V’s Guide to Group Shoots #1: What are Group Shoots? [ARTICLE]](https://www.darkestgoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Rocky_And_Shelby_007.jpg)
V’s Guide to Group Shoots #1: What are Group Shoots? [ARTICLE]
Every year, numerous communities around the globe host group photo shoots designed to help models and photographers find each other. There are tons of benefits to everyone, since you can essentially go to just one location and work with five to six new photographers, models, or both. (Some folks do modeling half the day and photography half the day.) Sometimes these are hosted by colleges with large artist/photographer populations and sometimes they’re used by major ad and marketing agencies to spot new talent on both the photographic and modeling front. However, usually, they’re hosted by…
![The Chic Side of Geek: Best States in the U.S. To Fit In [ARTICLE]](https://www.darkestgoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/DarkFemWolverineCosplay.jpg)
The Chic Side of Geek: Best States in the U.S. To Fit In [ARTICLE]
To paraphrase the incomparable Wil Wheaton, being a nerd is to be absolutely passionate about something and not care if anyone makes fun of you for it because that thing you love is so important to you. Whether your passion is clothes, comics, makeup, Doctor Who, or Magic the Gathering, we impassioned souls are nerds by definition. Yeah, we may be better dressed and more stylish than some stereotypical nerds on TV or in film, but who amongst us couldn’t have an impassioned discussion with personalities like those we see reflected in the CBS’ show, The Big Bang Theory?
![Breaking The Law: Cory Doctorow, Deric Lostutter, and ‘Little Brother’ [ARTICLE]](https://www.darkestgoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/20140627-051235-18755252.jpg)
Breaking The Law: Cory Doctorow, Deric Lostutter, and ‘Little Brother’ [ARTICLE]
If you don’t know Cory Doctorow’s name, don’t feel bad. I didn’t a month ago, either. That was, until I read, “Ready Player One,” for our review here at DGM. In the dystopian novel, the author mentions TWO freedom fighters that are still fighting the good fight for users rights in the future: Wil Wheaton and Cory Doctorow. I’m hugely familiar with Wheaton and respect his opinions enough that I’ve tried out a number of games based on his…
![Vamp Bites: On The band, ‘nolongerhuman’ [MUSIC EDITORIAL]](https://www.darkestgoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/nolongerhuman-21.jpg)
Vamp Bites: On The band, ‘nolongerhuman’ [MUSIC EDITORIAL]
This band has not only hit the major targets to position itself in a person’s favorite band list- it sure is in my top 10, but has continued to create thought provoking lyrics, harsh beats and wicked music that has you begging for more! Though not an innovator to EBM/Industrial music, nolongerhuman has and is blowing the minds of many as well as their expectations; from raging shows that leave you pumped fool of energy and crazy screaming fans tugging at their hair.
![Amnesia Flesh Ball 2013: Cincinatti, OH [GATHERINGS]](https://www.darkestgoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/FleshBall_Thumb.jpg)
Amnesia Flesh Ball 2013: Cincinatti, OH [GATHERINGS]
Want to see some of the things you may have missed, to your sadness–or managed to attend, to your pleasure? Darkestgoth Photography was on the scene for the Amnesia Flesh Ball last Saturday outside Cincinatti, OH.
![Defend Thine Self: A Goth’s Guide to Self-Defense, Part 4 [ARTICLE]](https://www.darkestgoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Archery-Thumb.jpg)
Defend Thine Self: A Goth’s Guide to Self-Defense, Part 4 [ARTICLE]
As we continue our Goth’s guide to Self Defense, we move on from improvised weapons to specifically engineered weapons such as pepper sprays, T.A.S.E.R.s, and stun guns as well as more lethal weapons like sharp bladed objects (knives, swords, etc.).
![Goth Prom Louisville 2013: Beautiful And Fun [NEWS/EVENTS]](https://www.darkestgoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/GothProm_Thumb-240x240.jpg)
Goth Prom Louisville 2013: Beautiful And Fun [NEWS/EVENTS]
The Goth Prom 2013 was held at The Rudyard Kipling 422 Oak St in Louisville on Saturday May 25, 2013. The event was organized by Count Grozny and Rev Spook, who DJ’d the event, providing the awesome music we love that kept everyone dancing all night. Buddy Revell was the friendly host that kept the love flowing all evening, while Maria Barnard photographed beautiful prom pictures for the event.
![Tats & Pix: DGM covers Double the Events in Kentucky & Ohio [NEWS]](https://www.darkestgoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tatshow400.jpg)
Tats & Pix: DGM covers Double the Events in Kentucky & Ohio [NEWS]
This upcoming weekend, there will be plenty to take in for the Gothic minded adventurer in the Kentucky & Ohio areas. If you need to get some ink done, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday May 17-19th will boast the 2nd Annual Louisville Tattoo Arts Convention at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY. Sunday, May 19th, Gothic models, photographers, makeup artists, and hair dressers will descend on the Cincinatti, OH suburb of Convington, KY for the Haunted Group Shoot II, coordinated by Rocky Doll II and Mortified Zombabe. Coverage by DGM’s Laila Black will occ….
![MegaCon 2013: The Experience [ARTICLE]](https://www.darkestgoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Megathumb.jpg)
MegaCon 2013: The Experience [ARTICLE]
Annual conventions, monthly festivals or the occasional museum or art gallery; Florida seems to have it all. But where can all us beautiful dark clad or aberrant yet fun people go to enjoy more of this? Try MEGACON (short for Mega Convention)!! This annual, multi-genre convention, filled with over 45,000-50,000 con-goers occurs between late February to early March and is held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.
![As Clay Sharpens Iron: An Intro to Knife Sharpening [TUTORIAL]](https://www.darkestgoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sharp_cov.jpg)
As Clay Sharpens Iron: An Intro to Knife Sharpening [TUTORIAL]
.I learned at a young age how and why you need a good edge on your knife, sword, and axe. Today, I see all kinds of gadgets to sharpen a knife. Whether or not you the customer need it or not, the knife-sharpening manufacturers claim very easy and simple ways to sharpen a knife. All my life I wanted to know how to not only sharpen my weapons but to find that connection to the past ….to the very weapon smiths of old! If today our current civilization came crashing down and there was no power, heat, or running water… what would happen? Who would survive?
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