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!
6.14.2010
Congrats to Aaron
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.
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