Hello World

As I sit here and wait for a client to show up for a photo shoot I ponder about blog posts. I wonder why I start posts and then abandon them after I get three quarters of the way through creating them.

At first I thought it was because I really didn't have that much to say. But if you know me at all you probably think that is not the case. I always have too much to say about just about everything. Apologies to all, for that.

The second thing I thought of and what I believe the problem is is this.

I have self doubt.

The bag with all the gear. 

No matter if the subject I am writing about is something I am an expert in, or not I always think myself out of posting. There are many reasons for this. I will list just a few of the forts 200 I could think of:

1. I can't spell
2. I am no good at writing
3. I can't write fast enough for my train of thought

All in all I feel awkward about the things that I want to share because I feel awkward about my ability to properly use the English language. But no matter. I have lately felt compelled to share more and if I wish to do that I need to get past the things that are my excuses. So I will.

Hello world!

Thrifty!

Photo by karafinaI have a new project I am working on and I think that it will be fun for everyone. It is called Thrifty!

I am looking for people who are willing to have their photo taken in my studio. It does not matter if you think of yourself as a model or not. It is more important that you will have fun and enjoy having your picture taken.

Here are the details:

The "models" (you?) are to go to a thrift store and buy three outfits to be photographed in.

These are the "Thrifty" rules:

1. Only one trip to one thrift store is allowed. Once you decide to go in you must commit to that store. No looking around and then leaving and trying again later or a different store.
2. Spend no more than $30.00. Less if you can. I will reimburse you. I would like to keep the clothes as well but that is negotiable. 
3. Get three outfits. You can define these as your personality and the stores price/availability of items dictates but you must get three outfits that meet these criteria:
   1) Dressy 2) Casual 3) Sexy

Thats it! Sounds fun doesnt it? If you are interested or have any questions please post comments below.

Trying New Things

If you are anything like me you enjoy playing with new toys. And if you are really like me you really enjoy playing with new photography toys that you cant afford to buy.

There is a way to play with that $6,000 lens. Rent it! I have tried many different online rental places and I think that I have found the best. I have used them many times and I know from experience that they are 100% into making sure their customers are happy. 

The place is called BorrowLenses.com and right now is the time to try them out. Until the end of January I am allowed to offer a 10% discount on all of their rentals. No matter if you are a Cannon or Nikon user I think you will find what you are looking for.

If you are interested and would like to play with some new toys or if you just need to teporarily replace a broken or missing part, click on the banner below. Be sure to use promo code "2010" before checkout for 10% off their rental.