Novemeber 7, 2009

So I've processed the pictures from the shoot at the Arboretum. It went pretty well. It was the middle of the day and the sun was a bitch. Plus everyone seemed to be wearing white, so a lot of the white got completely blown out due to the aperture that I was using. Because it was so crowded (and because it's what you do for portraits) I used a wide aperture which let in too much light. I need to dial it back next time. Plus, the kid would NOT cooperate in the family portraits. Wouldn't smile. Wouldn't keep still. It was an interesting experience. So this is a few candids that I snapped. His shoe was untied, so I thought it was a cute daddy/son thing. Also, I'm working on my logo. I kinda like this one.

Today's shot:


I'm out,

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October 31, 2009 - Wow, So It's Been A Month Huh?

So since I've fallen off the wagon a bit . . . time to get started again.

First thing's first. Mystery guy.

This is Aden. The guy that is the source of the makeup applications. He and I work together for the time being.

I actually ran into him today at the library while I was checking out books on how to start my own photography business.

I've done two official photo shoots. Both in the middle of a damn day under the unforgiving Texas sun. Just once I want a client to listen to me and get their picture taken in the morning like they should. Especially when its outside. The first client, Eureka, was a pain in the ass. This client today at the Arboretum wasn't bad. But the pictures were overexposed. So I was a little pissed. More pictures to come on that. They are on Facebook.

Peace out,

E

September 28, 2009

I'm reading this book called Ignore Everybody And 39 Other Keys To Creativity by Hugh MacLeod. Though it's not the most gripping thing I've ever read, he does make some very good points.

In tip #7, he states that "everyone is born creative; everyone is given a box of crayons in kindergarten. Then when you hit puberty they take the crayons away and replace them with dry, uninspiring books on algebra, history, etc. Being suddenly hit years later with the 'creative bug' is just a wee voice telling you, "I'd like my crayons back, please."

So I guess that's what I'm saying. I want my crayons back.

So in honor of that, today's shots:


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September 27, 2009

Alright, I'm not nearly as diligent with this as I should be. I know that. On Thursday, a 19 year old Jordanian terrorist tried to blow up the building across the street from me. The FBI foiled the attempt, but still, it's kind of freaky . . . and a little scary. Anyway, here's a picture of the building that I took not too long ago. Good thing it's still standing.

Today's shots:


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Sept 20, 2009

OK, so yeah, it's been a while. Been busy. Too busy. Went to the park and took some shots of a co-worker and her daughter. Haven't processed those yet . . . but I've got to post something, so here we go.

Today's shots:

September 1, 2009

So this past weekend, I had to work, but I really wanted to take pictures. So using my infinite wisdom, I brought the mountain to Mohammed and brought the camera to work (even though it violates possibly every clause of the confidentiality agreement). Whatever, I was taking pictures out the window and not of the room itself.

So on a break I went downstairs to take some shots out and around the building. I got yelled at by the security guard and possibly suspected of terrorism. Apparently, this makes me a terrorist. Albeit, obviously not a bright one, cause I'd like to think terrorists were more subtle . . . with cameras hidden in pens and other James Bond kinda stuff . . . not lugging around a Nikon with a 300mm lens on it, but I digress. My plan was to come back and get the same shot at night . . . but for fear of being arrested, I decided not to push my luck.

So yeah, that's it for now. Back to work . . . cause, well, I'm posting this from work.

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August 23, 2009

After a fair amount of self-loathing the last few days, and an outright breakdown on Thursday, I've decided to take another approach to life. I'm shedding the dead weight. I used to have one or two good friends, and now it seems like I have a handful of mediocre/useless friends. Friends that never put forth the effort. Friends that it's always about them . . . even when you call them and try to make it about you for a change. So I sat, moping around my apartment for a bit to see what changes I needed to make and I got a pretty idea of who needs to be in my life and who doesn't.


Today's shots:

Various mini stuffed animals I have (mostly Disney since I got them at the Disney store) and I decided that I'm in an Eeyore state of mind.



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