explicit photos - where to develop/print?

[Hecate]

Hi everyone,

yes, it is one of those recenlty rather rare Hecate sightings ... so bear with me if I have missed the answer to my question but the search didn't spew up anything.

I have been dabbling my toes into photography lately, which, combined with my other... errr... interests did eventually lead to some rather explicit shots.

Now the question: the pictures do not show intercourse as such - but you can see some rather distinct parts of the male anatomy being used and abused. As such this is not a problem (I have been told - so this is second hand information) ... as long as there is no bondage involved at the same time - which in this particular case - you guessed it - is very much the case (and as is obvious, the last thing I want is any legal issues).

Would any of you kind folks know labs, potentially online as my photos are digital shots, who are willing to print that kind of stuff? And preferrably in Europe because of postage!

I could do it at home for smaller sizes but picture quality is not the same and the prints fade much quicker than the professional lab quality I am told (and the "victim of the treatment" was rather enthusiastic about the option of having some memorabilia that lasts a bit longer than the actual aftermath).

Thanks for any links and thoughts guys and gals
Hecate

 

[Tele2047]

Depending on how much you want to spend, you can buy certain printers which will print on photo paper at photo quality from a digital image, so you can do it yourself.

 

[m wisdom]

The photos I have taken and couldn't send to a normal developer, I have printed myself at work (5000€ laser printer ). But that only gives good quality, not excellent.

To be on the safe side I would have to agree with Tele2047 and recommend you to buy your own printer. Or send it to me if you can settle for only good quality

 

[Hecate]

Thanks m wisdom, if I can't sort anything else I might take you up on that offer ;-) but be aware those are not for the "faint at heart"

Unfortunately, Tele2047, buying my own good printer is not (yet anyway) an option and I intend to spend more time "creating the object" than taking pictures of My "art"

Hecate

 

[Marquis]

Walgreens has machines where you can print from a memory source and you never deal with an employee until you pay, and he doesnt get to see your pictures.

Not sure if you have that option.

 

[Netzach]

don't laws vary widely country to country?

Surely there's a place in continental Europe where this kind of image is not illegal?

 

[Hecate]

Marquis, thanks, I have to check that option ... the thought didn't occur to me as I live a bit "in the woods" so to speak but will check next time I am in town

Netzach, I DO think it must be legal somewhere in Europe, but so far my contacts in the UK were concerned (mainly about the "abuse + bondage = rape issue), but maybe in the Netherlands or such - so I was hoping for my fellow European Kinksters to chime in with a solution

 

[m wisdom]

Thanks m wisdom, if I can't sort anything else I might take you up on that offer ;-) but be aware those are not for the "faint at heart"

...

Hecate

LOL. No problem, I'm a certified kink friendly person.

 

[Netzach]

Marquis, thanks, I have to check that option ... the thought didn't occur to me as I live a bit "in the woods" so to speak but will check next time I am in town

Netzach, I DO think it must be legal somewhere in Europe, but so far my contacts in the UK were concerned (mainly about the "abuse + bondage = rape issue), but maybe in the Netherlands or such - so I was hoping for my fellow European Kinksters to chime in with a solution

I'm watching curiously for same. I'm in the US.

 

[m wisdom]

I'm pretty sure it's legal in Sweden. But can't help you with any place to print

A quick search gave me one place that might do it here. But nothing on their website about digital photos.

 

[rosco rathbone]

I've taken a lot of super-hardcore gnarly pix with those disposable cams and I just take them to the Indonesian-run corner photo mart and let them do it. They've never even batted an eyelash.

 

[Ms_Lilith]

A lot of freelance photographers/desktop publishers will oblige you.

At my office our desktop publisher (her official title) is also a freelance photographer. She has been given permission to use the office equipment for her own, and other freelance publishing job, so long as such jobs aren't in competition with what my office does.

She's willing to publish other people's photos, for a fee.


Maybe try finding someone like that?

 

[Netzach]

I've taken a lot of super-hardcore gnarly pix with those disposable cams and I just take them to the Indonesian-run corner photo mart and let them do it. They've never even batted an eyelash.

Dude, not everyplace is NYC. Sucks, but true.

 

[Harrowborg]

I'm not to sure where you are but certainly where I am in london they have kodak photo printing machines in shops where you insert/plug/put your cd in/bluetooth your image etc to the machine and it prints the photos off there and then, lab quality prints and no interaction from shop assistants. granted someone might come up behind you to use the machine but you can always stand in the way and stop this. i've got loads of holiday pictures printed this way . dunno if this helps but contact me if you want more details?

 

[Private_Label]

Untapped Business opportunity?

Hmmm... is this an opportunity for some enterprising young enterprenuer (ha, wonder if spell check will catch that...) to open a legit Photo business and do some under the table through word of mouth at munches.

Or you can learn to develop your own film and photos. I took a one semester B&W class at a local Community College. We developed film but we chose our own photos to turn into assignments - at least you would know how to do it yourself if need be in the privacy of your own bathroom if you had to.

 

[catalina_francisco]

We have finally bought a hp printer/scanner that gives excellent quality on the prints if I take the time to make sure I have everything just the way I want and most important thing I have discovered is printing from the original print size, not a resized version. For some reason, even though the quality is good, if done from a resized digital pic the quality does not come out near as good. I previously used Kodak machines in stores (just standard shots ) and the qulaity and colour looked good until I did the same pic at home myself and compared them.....ummmm, no comparison, the shop machine prints were definately lower quality. Paper used also seems to play a part so I am playing around with that also these days. Like m wisdom, if you want to try it I can do a sample one up to A4 size for you and see if you like the results Hecate.

I imagine The Netherlands would have places which would be willing to do it, but I also am always cautious of commercial establishments incase they decide the print is good and keep a copy of the picture on disk for themselves. My suggestion to try and minimise that risk for anywhere in Europe, would be perhaps to scout some professional labs or photographic studios to see if they are willing to develop them for you. They are usually more open to printing that which is seen as photography as opposed to going by the letter of the law when for private use. Sounds like you have taken some great shots.

Catalina

 

[m wisdom]

Good points Catalina.

The paper is important, I have tried both standard paper and expensive "photo" paper when I have printed at work. The photo paper is definitely better, so it's well spent money.

One importent reason that I don't send some photos away for printing is because the model would kill me if they ever got out on the internet. Just not worth the risk.

 

[fsmepls]

Walgreens has machines where you can print from a memory source and you never deal with an employee until you pay, and he doesnt get to see your pictures.

Not sure if you have that option.

Good idea......was going to say the same thing and I'll add that I like to go late at night so I don't have some dork standing behind me looking over my shoulder waiting to use the machine.

fs

 

[M's girl]

Netzach, I DO think it must be legal somewhere in Europe, but so far my contacts in the UK were concerned (mainly about the "abuse + bondage = rape issue), but maybe in the Netherlands or such - so I was hoping for my fellow European Kinksters to chime in with a solution

The Netherlands.... hmmm maybe... but if you want to be sure no one else sees them and want professional quality ánd don't mind doing them yourself...? In Amsterdam there used to be this place called "The Image Factory" where you could rent a cabin with professional DTP equipment per hour. I'm almost certain there are such places in the UK as well...

 

[Etoile]

Whatever you do, don't drop your film off at the local one-hour photo! We did that with my tattoo pictures at Target. When we went back to the counter to pick them up, the lady slid them across the counter surreptitiously and whispered "I'm not supposed to give these back to you...just don't bring pictures like that here again." We had completely forgotten that I was naked in the pictures! So there was full-frontal female nudity, and full rear nudity, but nothing explicit. And yet she said she was supposed to turn them over to the police!

So, yeah. Don't develop your dirty pictures at the drugstore or local one-hour photo! http://www.amanita.net/images/smilies/finger-lips.gif

 

[m wisdom]

After asking around on a Swedish board, it seams like it's legal to develop almost all kinds off photos in Sweden, as long as they are for private use. Even if the action you have photographed is illegal. It's however not legal to develop them for the purpose off spreading.

 

[Hecate]

Thanks for all the replys - I shall see what I can come up with

If nothing else at least I know that the CBT thread might be receptive of some of my artwork ;-)

Hecate

 

[graceanne]

Good points Catalina.

The paper is important, I have tried both standard paper and expensive "photo" paper when I have printed at work. The photo paper is definitely better, so it's well spent money.

One importent reason that I don't send some photos away for printing is because the model would kill me if they ever got out on the internet. Just not worth the risk.

Would she take pictures of your murder and post them on the net?

 

[m wisdom]

Would she take pictures of your murder and post them on the net?

LOL

An eye for an eye, a photo for a photo

 

[ToreHund]

I suppose you'd better start with telling which country you live in, and someone could give you local advice.
I'd be quite careful i England, that's for sure.

But for instance, while hardcore pornography would be illegal to sell in shops in Norway, you would not be at risk of having the same pictures developed for your own enjoyment. It's neither illegal to bring it with you across the border. Even animal porn.... (as long as it's for personal use and not quantities that are intended for import)