I can't think of another way to post this video outside of facebook.
Let's hope this works.
Enjoy, Kev.
10.19.2010
7.25.2010
Does anyone read this anymore?
I forgot I had this.
Hmm...to keep up with it or not? I do not know.
My babbling has been kept to 140 characters or less lately.
Super fast recap - photography things are starting to go a place or two.
I need a website. I need help. I don't have a ton to put towards it. Ugh.
First, I should buck up for my very own domain name. Ideas?
Then, before people keep thinking what I shoot is really that great, I really do need to upgrade my camera body. It's a chunk of change but if I'm liking it like I am...and people want me to get to shooting around them...I should really invest in it. Not only that but it'll provide me with a second camera. Mmm...
Randomly - one of my buddy's, Ben, just showed me a sweet, sweet video. It's something this company/person does for weddings. And when they're as good as this one they're really cool to watch. Sweet. http://bruedesign.com/thecaptureblog2/?p=180
Check it out.
Video's not something I want to dabble in. I've my hands full with pictures at this point.
Other pointless to others news - I need to brand myself at some point. Working on contracts.
I took my camera in for its first cleaning. It was a dirty, dirty camera. The 35mm was dirty too. it kept giving the weirdest glares in non-sunny situations. A few bucks and a day from now I'll have it back and ready to rock.
Speaking of shooting (because it's all I really talk about to myself or to Kim...sorry Kim) I had some friends ask me to shoot their wedding on a 7 day cruise. And as awesome as that would have been, 7 days on a boat by myself would have been an interesting experience. I had other reasons for turning it down but that was a big one. I did refer them to people who I know could destroy that cruise with awesomeness and shoot their wedding better than I ever could. You know who are. Keep a look out.
I also had someone I knew/know tell me they were quoted a mere $450 to shoot their wedding. Err...how? All the more power to them but that sounds too good to be true, ya know? No matter.
How about the best site to use to sell things? People on FB expressed interest in buying pictures of some of the things I shot (which surprised me) and I don't have the first clue. There's smugmug.com - anything else? exposuremanager.com?
Yeah, that's it. That's all I've got. I'm constantly bottled up with photographer questions, thoughts and doings. Poor Kim is the outlet for it all. Sorry, babe! I need to make photography friends out here because I don't want to bore the hell out of my pals here about it. Yup. the end.
Hmm...to keep up with it or not? I do not know.
My babbling has been kept to 140 characters or less lately.
Super fast recap - photography things are starting to go a place or two.
I need a website. I need help. I don't have a ton to put towards it. Ugh.
First, I should buck up for my very own domain name. Ideas?
Then, before people keep thinking what I shoot is really that great, I really do need to upgrade my camera body. It's a chunk of change but if I'm liking it like I am...and people want me to get to shooting around them...I should really invest in it. Not only that but it'll provide me with a second camera. Mmm...
Randomly - one of my buddy's, Ben, just showed me a sweet, sweet video. It's something this company/person does for weddings. And when they're as good as this one they're really cool to watch. Sweet. http://bruedesign.com/thecaptureblog2/?p=180
Check it out.
Video's not something I want to dabble in. I've my hands full with pictures at this point.
Other pointless to others news - I need to brand myself at some point. Working on contracts.
I took my camera in for its first cleaning. It was a dirty, dirty camera. The 35mm was dirty too. it kept giving the weirdest glares in non-sunny situations. A few bucks and a day from now I'll have it back and ready to rock.
Speaking of shooting (because it's all I really talk about to myself or to Kim...sorry Kim) I had some friends ask me to shoot their wedding on a 7 day cruise. And as awesome as that would have been, 7 days on a boat by myself would have been an interesting experience. I had other reasons for turning it down but that was a big one. I did refer them to people who I know could destroy that cruise with awesomeness and shoot their wedding better than I ever could. You know who are. Keep a look out.
I also had someone I knew/know tell me they were quoted a mere $450 to shoot their wedding. Err...how? All the more power to them but that sounds too good to be true, ya know? No matter.
How about the best site to use to sell things? People on FB expressed interest in buying pictures of some of the things I shot (which surprised me) and I don't have the first clue. There's smugmug.com - anything else? exposuremanager.com?
Yeah, that's it. That's all I've got. I'm constantly bottled up with photographer questions, thoughts and doings. Poor Kim is the outlet for it all. Sorry, babe! I need to make photography friends out here because I don't want to bore the hell out of my pals here about it. Yup. the end.
6.14.2010
Congrats to Aaron
3:26:34
The man finished his very first triathalon. That's one more tri than you'll see me do.I can't swim
I ride in a car and not on a bike
I like to run.
Congrats to Aaron for accomplishing such a wild feat. Good work!
Under Construction
Things are a changing around these parts. New focuses, new toys, new jobs - the works.
I haven't given the blog any love for some time. Work picks up, it slows down. I go on picture-taking binges. I get new ideas. I want to relax. I want to sleep. I want to drink. Most of the time blogging isn't first or 5th on my mind. It's probably because I don't have a lot to say that's really that interesting.
For anyone who reads these ramblings, you know that I've taken a liking to photography. With my limited knowledge, I could easily ramble on about it for countless minutes. I don't have a lot of photography pals but I'll chat to anyone who'll let me (thanks, Kim!). Josh is off in Portland and probably tires of some of my remedial questions to some of the simpler things. It's all in practice. And my cousin has 2 little ones. That - and her and my approaches to photography seem pretty opposite of each other. Not a bad thing but different.
On any note - I think if the blog focuses around light personal things and a lot more on photography I'd be able to stay updated more often. I've all sorts of questions that I don't need answers to but sometimes like to have vetted out into blog world.
But in terms of other changes - I may use the blog more in the future but for now it's under construction. I'll either keep with this one or start a new one with a photography focus.
I've since moved all of my recent photography (sort of the evolution of my "skills") to flickr. I bucked up and went "pro." Having access to stats gets me all excited because I'm nerdy like that. Seeing my photos get looked at 500+ times in 1 day might not be too wild but it made me happy. As long as those bastards don't go stealing anything. Grr! :)
I also upped for a new computer with much faster RAM. Went from 2 to 6. It's expandable up to 16. Mmm...16. Baby steps.
Lightroom 3's Beta stopped. It's time to start using LR3.
As for equipment - I had the opportunity to use a D80. Older and a little slower but it had the internal motor to allow me to use some of the passed down lenses. It was cool to do.
I found out one of my lenses is broken (the motor is) but that's ok. I had another with the same focal length and better glass. And a long-range lens that needs a much steadier hand.
I was able to get out and shoot with it (see the Twin Lakes walk around or the Minis for examples)
I will still rely heavily on the 35mm. It does great things.
As for camera body - well, like Josh and Kim have pointed out - FX is where I could look to go next. It's a 2k+ investment I don't have the money for yet.
I need to determine how serious I am with it all.
Do I want to start shooting more often?
Do I want to shoot for other people and get paid to do it?
I've always liked shooting because it's a whole "by my rules" mentality. But if someone else likes my rules and wants to pay me for my rules then let's do it, right? I just need to have a Sally Field moment or something.
I was booked for my first "event" last week. Surreal.
An afternoon with a bride's wedding party and then an engagement shoot. That'll be fun but isn't until later this year.
I was also asked to help shoot a wedding. The "main" shooter is relying on me (if I can do it). It's small. Not big. Well, actually, I don't know the details. Daunting.
And with my cousin - she's getting more bookings and looking for help.
So, I think the opportunities are there. It doesn't interfere with my "real" job, which is good. It's keeping me busy, which I like. It's a hobby I can show for when the day's done.
I like it.
That's what matters when it's all said and done. I like it.
So, I think I'll keep doing it.
But on any note --
With a new computer, new equipment, motivation, some support, a new place for the photos and a work-in-progress website (mostly as a portfolio site, I think) - I'm chugging along for my almost-year-long hobby.
What's mildly amusing is - despite the new things I have or the toys I am learning to work with - the list of wants never seems to dwindle. There are always upgrades or new things I could deal with having. Like what? Well, I'm glad you asked. For example - there are always new lenses I'd love to have; especially ones that will work well my current camera body (maybe this one or this one perhaps?) New camera body. Better flash (like this one or this one). Sturdy (tall enough) tripod. Better camera strap. A battery charger that doesn't scare me. I think the list goes on and on.
Once some form of a site is up I'll let people know.
I'm trying to determine what my niche is or if I want or need to have one.
I just like shooting whoever, whatever because I like it and others seem to as well.
I haven't given the blog any love for some time. Work picks up, it slows down. I go on picture-taking binges. I get new ideas. I want to relax. I want to sleep. I want to drink. Most of the time blogging isn't first or 5th on my mind. It's probably because I don't have a lot to say that's really that interesting.
For anyone who reads these ramblings, you know that I've taken a liking to photography. With my limited knowledge, I could easily ramble on about it for countless minutes. I don't have a lot of photography pals but I'll chat to anyone who'll let me (thanks, Kim!). Josh is off in Portland and probably tires of some of my remedial questions to some of the simpler things. It's all in practice. And my cousin has 2 little ones. That - and her and my approaches to photography seem pretty opposite of each other. Not a bad thing but different.
On any note - I think if the blog focuses around light personal things and a lot more on photography I'd be able to stay updated more often. I've all sorts of questions that I don't need answers to but sometimes like to have vetted out into blog world.
But in terms of other changes - I may use the blog more in the future but for now it's under construction. I'll either keep with this one or start a new one with a photography focus.
I've since moved all of my recent photography (sort of the evolution of my "skills") to flickr. I bucked up and went "pro." Having access to stats gets me all excited because I'm nerdy like that. Seeing my photos get looked at 500+ times in 1 day might not be too wild but it made me happy. As long as those bastards don't go stealing anything. Grr! :)
I also upped for a new computer with much faster RAM. Went from 2 to 6. It's expandable up to 16. Mmm...16. Baby steps.
Lightroom 3's Beta stopped. It's time to start using LR3.
As for equipment - I had the opportunity to use a D80. Older and a little slower but it had the internal motor to allow me to use some of the passed down lenses. It was cool to do.
I found out one of my lenses is broken (the motor is) but that's ok. I had another with the same focal length and better glass. And a long-range lens that needs a much steadier hand.
I was able to get out and shoot with it (see the Twin Lakes walk around or the Minis for examples)
I will still rely heavily on the 35mm. It does great things.
As for camera body - well, like Josh and Kim have pointed out - FX is where I could look to go next. It's a 2k+ investment I don't have the money for yet.
I need to determine how serious I am with it all.
Do I want to start shooting more often?
Do I want to shoot for other people and get paid to do it?
I've always liked shooting because it's a whole "by my rules" mentality. But if someone else likes my rules and wants to pay me for my rules then let's do it, right? I just need to have a Sally Field moment or something.
I was booked for my first "event" last week. Surreal.
An afternoon with a bride's wedding party and then an engagement shoot. That'll be fun but isn't until later this year.
I was also asked to help shoot a wedding. The "main" shooter is relying on me (if I can do it). It's small. Not big. Well, actually, I don't know the details. Daunting.
And with my cousin - she's getting more bookings and looking for help.
So, I think the opportunities are there. It doesn't interfere with my "real" job, which is good. It's keeping me busy, which I like. It's a hobby I can show for when the day's done.
I like it.
That's what matters when it's all said and done. I like it.
So, I think I'll keep doing it.
But on any note --
With a new computer, new equipment, motivation, some support, a new place for the photos and a work-in-progress website (mostly as a portfolio site, I think) - I'm chugging along for my almost-year-long hobby.
What's mildly amusing is - despite the new things I have or the toys I am learning to work with - the list of wants never seems to dwindle. There are always upgrades or new things I could deal with having. Like what? Well, I'm glad you asked. For example - there are always new lenses I'd love to have; especially ones that will work well my current camera body (maybe this one or this one perhaps?) New camera body. Better flash (like this one or this one). Sturdy (tall enough) tripod. Better camera strap. A battery charger that doesn't scare me. I think the list goes on and on.
Once some form of a site is up I'll let people know.
I'm trying to determine what my niche is or if I want or need to have one.
I just like shooting whoever, whatever because I like it and others seem to as well.
4.25.2010
Papa. Papa. Paparazzi
I've been such a paparazzi lately. Hopefully my pals don't mind. If they do, just let me know and I might listen but I might keep that razzi going strong because whatever we do there always tends to be all kinds of awesomeness worth getting captured on "film."
So begins 8 weekends of something to keep me busy. Which means it's 8 weekends of opportunities to get my paparazzi on. This weekend's been chalked full of parties. Friday has Jess' "wine that reminds you of me" party (which I tuckered out on too early) and last night was the "Beer for Boobs" party which was a fundraiser for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer (which Kim's migraine tuckered her out too early). Oh well, both events were a lot of fun for the time we were there and they warranted some crazy fun pictures.
I may use the blog as a place to add and show pictures now rather than Flickr. They told me to upgrade for $25 for unlimited pictures/year. That's silly. And expensive. I'm not important enough to have a Pro account on Flickr. If anything, I'll add some memory to the google/blog account so I can post like a crazy fool. Facebook has a tendency to skew the photos in funky ways but it's the easiest way to share pics to the larger group of people.
On Friday night, a couple of Jess/Kevin's friends tried to talk me into moving towards the professional photographer route. I wanna laugh at the idea because I like what I take and I've liked the results but I don't feel that what comes out of my camera is what someone else would want to pay for. Plus, I know my skill set and abilities. There's some more stuff I'd like to do or use (such as some of the longer-range lenses I have) but need a camera body that'll help that (w/ the built in motor for those AF lenses). Not that I couldn't use them as is but I'm shaky with auto-focus let alone manual. Yeeeeikes.
But it was encouraging to hear people tell me they liked what I've shot. Like I've said before, I've always like taking pictures because I don't have a boss to tell me I'm not doing it right, fast enough or up to some company standard. I shoot and edit what I want to see and that's working out so far. Poor Kim, though - she's been the constant photo muse, but she makes a really good one, right? Right.
On any note - with more opportunities for taking pictures comes more stuff to blog or share online. I'd rather write about pictures than work because work causes anxiety and taking pictures doesn't and if they do - I can not work on them and not worry about getting in trouble, it's awesome.
Let's show some of the highlights from Jess' party --
(when you click on a picture it will become a lot clearer - sometimes they post fuzzy here too...)
And then there was the Beer for Boobs party. I was surprised that there were a lot of good pictures from this one. I wasn't feeling particularly social or photo intrusive. So, I sat back and watched things happened and caught some fun things. Such as...
So begins 8 weekends of something to keep me busy. Which means it's 8 weekends of opportunities to get my paparazzi on. This weekend's been chalked full of parties. Friday has Jess' "wine that reminds you of me" party (which I tuckered out on too early) and last night was the "Beer for Boobs" party which was a fundraiser for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer (which Kim's migraine tuckered her out too early). Oh well, both events were a lot of fun for the time we were there and they warranted some crazy fun pictures.
I may use the blog as a place to add and show pictures now rather than Flickr. They told me to upgrade for $25 for unlimited pictures/year. That's silly. And expensive. I'm not important enough to have a Pro account on Flickr. If anything, I'll add some memory to the google/blog account so I can post like a crazy fool. Facebook has a tendency to skew the photos in funky ways but it's the easiest way to share pics to the larger group of people.
On Friday night, a couple of Jess/Kevin's friends tried to talk me into moving towards the professional photographer route. I wanna laugh at the idea because I like what I take and I've liked the results but I don't feel that what comes out of my camera is what someone else would want to pay for. Plus, I know my skill set and abilities. There's some more stuff I'd like to do or use (such as some of the longer-range lenses I have) but need a camera body that'll help that (w/ the built in motor for those AF lenses). Not that I couldn't use them as is but I'm shaky with auto-focus let alone manual. Yeeeeikes.
But it was encouraging to hear people tell me they liked what I've shot. Like I've said before, I've always like taking pictures because I don't have a boss to tell me I'm not doing it right, fast enough or up to some company standard. I shoot and edit what I want to see and that's working out so far. Poor Kim, though - she's been the constant photo muse, but she makes a really good one, right? Right.
On any note - with more opportunities for taking pictures comes more stuff to blog or share online. I'd rather write about pictures than work because work causes anxiety and taking pictures doesn't and if they do - I can not work on them and not worry about getting in trouble, it's awesome.
Let's show some of the highlights from Jess' party --
(when you click on a picture it will become a lot clearer - sometimes they post fuzzy here too...)
And then there was the Beer for Boobs party. I was surprised that there were a lot of good pictures from this one. I wasn't feeling particularly social or photo intrusive. So, I sat back and watched things happened and caught some fun things. Such as...
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