Looking for a photo

I'm looking for a silhouette photo of someone gardening. It will be used to promote a volunteer program which encourages residents without gardens who would like to garden to help look after the garden of someone who is unable to cope with their garden anymore. Potential gardeners are supported, given advice and training if needed.Because of a limited budget I cannot afford to pay for the use of the photo but can certainly credit the owner, ie photo courtesy of [your website address]. The posters, A4 will be distributed mainly in the Hackney area if used, so if you work in this area it could be free advertising in return.The person gardening should not be identifiable. Also to protect the organisation I will need an email saying that you are the copyright owner and give permission for your photo to be used for the poster.As a matter of courtesy I will let you see the poster first so that you are happy with how it is used.Alternatively if anyone is aware of copyright free photo which matches the criteria I would love hear from you.Anyone interested?

Hi Robin,

I have emailed the poster so you can see for yourself.

I want to replace the current photo at the top, to one which is far more gardening centred.

The reason for silhouetted photo is so that someone is seen gardening, but without picking up on traits that would encourage one section of the community. IE the reader can replace the gardener with themself in their mind. I know a lot of gardeners like to take photos for their portfolio or website. The type of photo I had in mind is where the photographer has put the main light (sunlight) source behind the subject.

A black and white image would do just as well, though prefer the quality of a photo for colour range and texture, but haven't had the time to create one. The main issue would be the size as it will need to replace the same area as the one currently on the poster.

Either way, if you are able to help I would very grateful.

George.

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Robin Horton May 10, 2009 at 4:01pm

Hi George,
I may be able to help you. By silhouetted photo, I assume you mean an object (tree or flower or such?) within a white or transparent background, that is, not within box? Might an illustration work as well or better?
Robin Horton
www.urbangardensweb.com
robin@urbangardensweb.com
www.robinhortondesign.com
dgeorgea May 10, 2009 at 6:01pm

Hi Robin,

I have emailed the poster so you can see for yourself.

I want to replace the current photo at the top, to one which is far more gardening centred.

The reason for silhouetted photo is so that someone is seen gardening, but without picking up on traits that would encourage one section of the community. IE the reader can replace the gardener with themself in their mind. I know a lot of gardeners like to take photos for their portfolio or website. The type of photo I had in mind is where the photographer has put the main light (sunlight) source behind the subject.

A black and white image would do just as well, though prefer the quality of a photo for colour range and texture, but haven't had the time to create one. The main issue would be the size as it will need to replace the same area as the one currently on the poster.

Either way, if you are able to help I would very grateful.

George.
Silvana Raffaghello May 11, 2009 at 2:00pm

hello I wondered if you receive it .. anyway if yes hope is usefull for your purpose ...
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dgeorgea May 11, 2009 at 6:30pm

I want to thank Robin and Sylvana.

Sadly when I was encouraged to design a poster they neglected to mention they have their own department, which ensures consistancy with their corporate image.

Though it has certainly given me a lot to think about when designing posters for my own organisation.

Thanks.