Saturday, August 30, 2008

catch up from the last 24 hrs

I want to meet more couples for Kyle and I to hang out with. People just as quirky as Kyle and I and able to handle Kyles not thinking before speaking flaw. Haha. It is hard when all of your friends are young and single and they don't have to answer to anyone but themselves. Not that Kyle has to answer to me but I more mean that i think of him in my equation before I make any decisions that could effect him and I believe that he does that same for me. We have had numerous "dates" with Hannah and Micheal but something stupid always prevents us from hanging out. For example, I got Pink eye and we couldn't hang out. What childless 24 year old gets Pink eye...

I was looking in the classifieds today for some pet ads because I'm always keeping an eye out for toy poodles and I saw an ad,

"Poodle: Toy male puppy exceptional intelligence & personality, White, AKC, vet checked REDUCED $385 and the number"

Well for one that is a great price. I really didn't want a white one but that is so cheap. I did show Kyle and I don't think he was that excited when he read it. It must not be the right timing. When it comes to any big decision I never know a good time line and am never on the same page haha. Someday I will get my puppy.

Photobooth update: We decided to try and make the frame out of a thin PVC pipe. Kyle said we will need to cut down the larger pieces using a compound saw and he will teach me how to use that tomorrow. But basically what is going down is that once they are cut they can be disassembled and assembled as needed. That way I can pack it up bring it in my car and go on from there.

I also got some new lighting technique books I am planning on building a wide ranged portfolio separate from what I already have. I want to dabble in food and product photography see how I like those. If I do anything cool I will make sure I post some samples so that you don't feel left out. Maybe I should move to a big city and do freelance work.

I don't know what I want to do when I grow up.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Photobooth Project


Ok I went shopping for my photobooth project. I found this ridiculous orange fabric and Kyle and I are going to construct the booth this weekend so it should be operational and I can use it on my friends to start out. Im really excited! I also made a really bad drawing to help understand my concept but just dont forget.... it is ROUGH very ROUGH

I have decided the lighting I want to use it it using direct flash like a traditional photobooth or make the light a more executed light with a photobooth feel. I think it will probably be more of the second one but depending on the environments it will be hard to capture perfect lighting. We will see how things pan out. I just need it to be constructed and I need to start playing with my new lights. That will help out a lot more. I think I am secretly afraid that I will not be able to use them and make a complete fool out of myself. But honestly who would I be fooling other than myself. I am a good photographer I am afraid of getting out there and proving it. I am hiding under someone else's name!!! Some of that is self inflicted while other parts of it is because all of the work I do produce lately dose not matter. I want to change that I want to be something special. For my self and for my family and all others who believe I am good enough to pursue my dreams.....

*Click Click*

As some of you may or may not know I am a photographer. At the moment I am a baby photographer for a high end studio. It is me and one other guy which is cool. But I eventually want to stray from that. I do not want to spend my life behind a desk realizing someone else's dream. I want my won dream. When I pinpoint exactly what that is and I can pursue it. As for now, I will push on in hopes that it will work out.

I am going to so a cheesy photobooth shoot with my friends. It should be fun if you want to join in let me know. It can be anytime and where. Just let me know if you are interested. I will post some of my favorites here. It will be an on going project.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Is Everyone Procreating!!?!

I am sick of every other day seeing new baby pictures, engagement wedding photos. Why is everyone making babies and getting married! I feel old.... and behind

I have a new Layout!

After two days of putting two minutes at a time I finally made the title page for my blog. I have just been so busy being dragged places and such. Tonight is the new episode of Project Runway. I hope no one good goes home tonight. I wish there was a way I could get my hands on some of the outfits they make. Even if they were not the "winner" of the challenges doesn't mean I wouldn't wear that outfit. They should make a project runway line that the regular consumer could buy. I think they would make a lot of money. What do you think?

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Shopping with the Mommy!


Yesterday I went shopping with mom and I found this hot chair that would look perfect in my hypothetical house. So I will put it away in my memory of things to duplicate when they are no longer available because I have waited my entire life to have a house.

I am in love with the print. I found it at TJ-Max. It has been there the last few times I have been there but it is only a matter of time before it is gone and all I have is this really badly colored image. I could have brought it into Photoshop but I took it with my Power shot digital elph and JPG's can be a pain to manipulate.

My Dream Dog


I am totally in love with this dog!! I have loved toy poodles ever since Kyle's scary ex had one that was cream and named Alana. Beautiful dog scary women. If I were to buy one it would be chocolate brown or a sandy coloring. I would name it Indie which could be a boy or girl name. However, it is no way a reference to Indiana Jones, as some have asked me that question. It is more an ode to the genre of music because I would hope Indie would mirror the characteristics of the music, playful and inspiring! I don't know when I will get my dog but It will probably happen before I ever have children... So Kyle should really get on that (Wink)

It is time!

Work weeks are the hardest things to start. They suck away all of your life! I just want an unconventional job, why cant I move into the city and be a freelancer. Or an Assistant to some great photographer. Oh...right...Yes I remember I went to RIT and I have to responsible and pay loans....

So I'm stuck in a job that will eventually give me a stroke.

Monday, August 25, 2008

Calaforniacation

I just finished the first season of Showtime's "Calaforniacation." It was a great show a definite classic. I do not recommend this series to anyone who cant stand swearing, nudity and vulgarity. It is the male Sex and the City except a women would likely watch it and not whine the whole time like their male counterparts. The Main character is even a writer played by David Duchovny (for all you numskulls out there he is the guy from X-files) To keep up with the Sex and The City comparison they share an actor Harry, (Evan Handler) although they have different jobs but the same face :) You see all the sexual action and there are actual story lines attached to it. So if you are looking for something good to immerse yourself in go find it, its on DVD.

First Ever

This is the beginning of a new era. I am trying out sharing my life with everyone... everyone who cares to find out more. The success of this blog really depends on how well I can keep on top of it. Or how well people respond to it. Here is my life. Enjoy it and pass it on!