General Wedding Chit Chat Thread... (Part 3)

[bcap]

Lees how was your wedding yesterday?

[kja]

I know, I've been bad about simply chatting. Too much stuff going on with some orders and a little bit of shooting and trying to do my real job and get ready to go in two weeks!

I hear you on the business end of things - when I come back from the US we're hitting that hard. I'm so blessed to have my friend here out there really pushing and talking things up and making connections! She's invaluable!

[LeesaB]

Hi Leesa Bee!

Lees how was your wedding yesterday?

Hey you two....I've been reading the fun you had...UGH, oh well...next time for sure, YOU are planning a next time, right?

My wedding, was so nice, the couple was great... a small bit of drama..the sister of the bride was at states in Columbus...right before she finished her fun, she broke her leg, she crawled across the finish line (BTW, looking for anyone who has pictures of this event, for the family), she spent her sisters wedding 5 hours away in a hospital having a metal rod put in her leg. BUT, the family was a bunch of champs, pulled together and it was a beautiful wedding, one of the best we have done. I'm just now uploading and keywording.

Thanks for asking!

You guys were all missed!

[bcap]

Well, Lees, where are they?

*Bryan plans to reach 7 grand tonight*

[LeesaB]

Well, Lees, where are they?

*Bryan plans to reach 7 grand tonight*

well...uhhh..watching the game...trying to upload, etc.

7 grand? what is that? job wise?

[bcap]

well...uhhh..watching the game...trying to upload, etc.

7 grand? what is that? job wise?

Posts!

[LeesaB]

OOooo your on a roll are you?

I see your running about 3 threads..I think you'll do it easily

[sblais]

Me, well increasing a bit my post count :p

[bcap]

Me, well increasing a bit my post count :p

Good afternoon sir :)

[JJacula]

Evening guys.

[bcap]

Evening guys.

ULLO!

UGH, midterm on Tuesday. Don't want to study!

[PixelChick78]

Hey Bryan! How was NY?

Just photoshoppin' away while i watch DH

[JJacula]

ULLO!

UGH, midterm on Tuesday. Don't want to study!

So don't. LOL

[SuzyView]

Bryan, you better be studying tonight. :) get off the forum already. :)

[k_blais]

It must be hard to go study now! Best of luck on your midterm!

[bcap]

Hey Bryan! How was NY?

Just photoshoppin' away while i watch DH

Amazing! Had SUCH a great time!

Great location, great models, great company, great beer. Really nothing to complain about, honestly!

I haven't seen your TTD shots yet Denise! Get 'em up!

So don't. LOL

Damnit, you're convincing! lol

Bryan, you better be studying tonight. :) get off the forum already. :)

Tomorrow ... :rolleyes:

[bcap]

It must be hard to go study now! Best of luck on your midterm!

I have ZERO motivation! LOL

Thanks Karine! Do you want to come down and take the midterm for me? ;)

[k_blais]

What's the subject??? I can do it for you, but I guarantee no results ;)

[PixelChick78]

I haven't seen your TTD shots yet Denise! Get 'em up!


I am working on them now...want to get some up tonight...there are too many to chose from!

[JJacula]

Is the midterm multiple choice? I could ace that for you. LOL

[sblais]

Good afternoon sir :)

With what we did during the meet, you better call me sir, milady! :p

[PixelChick78]

With what we did during the meet, you better call me sir, milady! :p

Ok I don't wanna know!:confused:

[bcap]

What's the subject??? I can do it for you, but I guarantee no results ;)

Macroeconomics .. :)

I am working on them now...want to get some up tonight...there are too many to chose from!

I know! But jeesh, I'm giving you a deadline of ... 10:30!

Is the midterm multiple choice? I could ace that for you. LOL

No ... HMPH

With what we did during the meet, you better call me sir, milady! :p

Haha, damn, you're right. But, I don't think it was made official who was the bride and who was the groom ... was it?

Ok I don't wanna know!:confused:

Some things are better left for pictures to explain. LOL

[PixelChick78]

10:30? ummm....maybe, maybe 11:30!

[k_blais]

Eeeks! Macroeconomics. I think you would fare better on your midterm without studying than I would if I do it... Numbers and economics are really not my expertise.

[kja]

Wow, just scanned the NY thread - I'm so jealous! I'll likely never get that kind of opportunity. I can't imagine how useful it would be as well as FUN!!!

[sblais]

I'm sure there are some aussies that will want to meet up, kudja! Just send the idea their way, it's really worth it!

Alright... I'm busted! my bed is calling my name... his voice sounds like Bryan's... :eek:

[PixelChick78]

Alright... I'm busted! my bed is calling my name... his voice sounds like Bryan's... :eek:


Ok I am glad I didn't go, I didn't know it was that kind of meeting...!

[kja]

I'm sure there are some aussies that will want to meet up, kudja! Just send the idea their way, it's really worth it!


It's a nice idea, but I'm about 1200kms from the nearest real population ;)

If it happens, it will likely be an add-on to one of my US trips - I just need to keep an eye open and plan my times!

[bcap]

I'm sure there are some aussies that will want to meet up, kudja! Just send the idea their way, it's really worth it!

Alright... I'm busted! my bed is calling my name... his voice sounds like Bryan's... :eek:

Haha, oh no, you didn't!

[Toogy]

Hey everyone!! Just arrived in Pittsburgh!! Wow what a LONG drive!!! Seems like I have SO much to catch up on!

[bcap]

Hey everyone!! Just arrived in Pittsburgh!! Wow what a LONG drive!!! Seems like I have SO much to catch up on!

I'm following you ....... what thread you going to next? The photo one?

[Cujo_34]

Just stopping in briefly (work in the morn). I didn't get to go have fun in NY but we did have a late Halloween party and went as the DITB guys from SNL -- I posted the video earlier.

And as requested here's a picture (only one of both of us on my camera -- unfortunately someone popped their head in the background).

http://www.betterthancrabs.com/images/03nov07_diob.JPG

[LeesaB]

CUJO

that is better then the video...OMGOSH..did people catch on fast...

OOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo how funny

[Cujo_34]

CUJO

that is better then the video...OMGOSH..did people catch on fast...

OOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooo how funny

HAHA. I was going to PM you the link just in case you didn't see it here. Surprisingly the majority of people caught on fast then about 3 to 4 hours into the party somebody put the song/video on the laptop and one guy yelled out "Oh my God, the SNL guys! I get it now! For awhile I just thought you guys were Christmas! That's the greatest costume ever"

[LeesaB]

I've never seen that skit before and I do watch SNL when I can.

Great picture..PP that "angel" out of there...darken the background and use that for a wedding pic, LOL

[Cujo_34]

... or Christmas card, either could work.

Heading to bed now though. I should be around tomorrow however.

G'nite all.

[LeesaB]

Night Cujo,

I'm heading there shortly

Need to get working on this PP, I spent my night catching up on ER, Office and watching the end to the Browns game...Steelers BETTER WIN tomorrow!

[tim]

Alright... I'm busted! my bed is calling my name... his voice sounds like Bryan's... :eek:

Ok, spill, what really happened?! :p

[gheesom]

I don't think we should know what really went on, what happened in NY stays in NY, right? ;)

[Niraj]

I don't think we should know what really went on, what happened in NY stays in NY, right? ;)

you make it sound like it was a secret stag party, lol...

i saw some of the pics in the Albany Pics topic, and gotta say Bryan, they were really good... that's without mentioning how much fun it looks like you guys had.

Gareth... we're gonna have to organise an England meet at some point... don't know how many will come, but worth a try :)

[gheesom]

yeah but we wanna try and get a few from over the pond on board if they can.

[Niraj]

air tickets, aren't cheap these days, but i'm certainly up for it if they are :) ... i think Warren (Wazza) is over in the UK at the moment...

[tim]

Yep Wazza's living near London, though right now he's heading to Scotland (thank you facebook).

[Niraj]

lol... what's Facebook got to do with anything?

[tim]

That's how I know where Wazza is... facebook status updates.

Hey does anyone else take white balance readings from peoples eyes? It works pretty well!

[Niraj]

That's how I know where Wazza is... facebook status updates.

Hey does anyone else take white balance readings from peoples eyes? It works pretty well!

I'll be Facebooking him tonight then :)

Nope, how do you check WB using eyes? Care to share? :D

[gheesom]

So how is everyone today?

[bcap]

Good morning!

I'm doing well Gareth, have to study today. Boo hoo ...

[arch1tect]

Good morning all.

Good Luck with your test Bryan.
I think I'm skipping class tonight if I can't shake this cold I'm coming down with.

[Niraj]

Good morning!

I'm doing well Gareth, have to study today. Boo hoo ...

Good luck with the finals Bryan... Hope you've studied hard!

Good morning all.

Good Luck with your test Bryan.
I think I'm skipping class tonight if I can't shake this cold I'm coming down with.

Oh man, the bug got you too? I took a week off work 2 weeks ago, and right when i'm supposed to be enjoying myself, I get hit by the Flu!!! Bloody awful mate, i know how you might be feeling... hope you get well soon.

[bcap]

Good morning all.

Good Luck with your test Bryan.
I think I'm skipping class tonight if I can't shake this cold I'm coming down with.

Thanks Mikey.

I think I'm coming down with the same thing. Just drink lots of Orange Juice!

[gheesom]

I've had it as well....Lemsip...helps!!!
Booze helps you sleep it off ;)
Enjoy your test Bryan

[Niraj]

Redoxan Effervescent Vit C tablets does wonders!!... oh and then there is always Acanacia (spelling?)

[sblais]

Redoxan Effervescent Vit C tablets does wonders!!... oh and then there is always Acanacia (spelling?)

echinacea

[sblais]

Good success with your midterm tomorrow, Bryan!

[arch1tect]

I work for a pharma company, so I'll just walk up to our medical department and get something good.

[arch1tect]

Thanks Mikey.

I think I'm coming down with the same thing. Just drink lots of Orange Juice!
Halls Defense are the best cough drops to help fight off a cold.

[LeesaB]

Morning everyone

Vitamin C and yep..echinacea...for the win!

Good luck on the exams Bryan.

[arch1tect]

I've had it as well....Lemsip...helps!!!
Booze helps you sleep it off ;)
Enjoy your test Bryan
No more beer!!!!

[Kathy H]

Good morning people!

[bcap]

Morning Kathy!

Hey, anyone who is up for it, I'd love to get your thoughts here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=402570

[morlia]

That's how I know where Wazza is... facebook status updates.

Hey does anyone else take white balance readings from peoples eyes? It works pretty well!

I try that occasionally...Do you find it works better with kids than adults? That's what I found.

[gheesom]

Hi folks, not wedding related, but those in the UK may be interested in a bit of a non wedding meet.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=402633
its a big cat sanctuary.

[JJacula]

I think we need a Canadian POTN meet. In, say, Vermilion, Alberta. I can hook us up with the fire training school - can you imagine brides and FIRE? And fire fighters? Could be hot in more ways than one!

[gheesom]

I think we need a Canadian POTN meet. In, say, Vermilion, Alberta. I can hook us up with the fire training school - can you imagine brides and FIRE? And fire fighters? Could be hot in more ways than one!
Should you be posting this in the GN section then ;)

[gheesom]

oooh Fireworks are starting

[JJacula]

Should you be posting this in the GN section then ;)

LOL! I'm not sure I could convince the guys to take their gear off ... but I bet I could get some brides INTO the gear!

[arch1tect]

LOL! I'm not sure I could convince the guys to take their gear off ... but I bet I could get some brides INTO the gear!
The only guys are the photogs. ;p

[sapearl]

Hey there friends, just found this thread announcing 20% off on all cameras at Dell. I don't know how that compares with B&H current pricing, but that would translate to $660 off on a 5D for a new price of $2,639.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4257276#post4257276

Thought you might find it interesting. - Stu

[morlia]

I think we need a Canadian POTN meet. In, say, Vermilion, Alberta. I can hook us up with the fire training school - can you imagine brides and FIRE? And fire fighters? Could be hot in more ways than one!

I would be totally in for that. Unfortunately I don't have anything to offer, but man could I learn alot!

[sblais]

I think we need a Canadian POTN meet. In, say, Vermilion, Alberta. I can hook us up with the fire training school - can you imagine brides and FIRE? And fire fighters? Could be hot in more ways than one!

This year's meet was in the East and in the US. It's only fair that next year's will be in the West and in Canada! ;)

[notapro]

This year's meet was in the East and in the US. It's only fair that next year's will be in the West and in Canada! ;)

I agree! I'm ashamed to say I've never seen anything in Canada but Ontario and Quebec City. I'd love an excuse to go out West.... er... if I'd be invited. Do you have to have actually been paid to shoot a wedding to go to the wedding photography meet? :oops:

[JJacula]

This year's meet was in the East and in the US. It's only fair that next year's will be in the West and in Canada! ;)

My thinking exactly!! Maybe a Jasper-Edmonton-Vermilion meet, would involve maybe a party bus for transport between locations?? Everybody loves a party bus.

[sapearl]

I made a mistake on that Dell sale price. The $2699 INLCUDES the 24-105 lens. Without the lens the price of the 5D body alone is around $1999. Now that's not too shabby :D.

Hey there friends, just found this thread announcing 20% off on all cameras at Dell. I don't know how that compares with B&H current pricing, but that would translate to $660 off on a 5D for a new price of $2,639.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=4257276#post4257276

Thought you might find it interesting. - Stu

[sblais]

I agree! I'm ashamed to say I've never seen anything in Canada but Ontario and Quebec City. I'd love an excuse to go out West.... er... if I'd be invited. Do you have to have actually been paid to shoot a wedding to go to the wedding photography meet? :oops:

Anyone with interest in wedding photography can attend! This is why the number of attendees was not limited for this meet :) So you'd be welcome to attend it ;)

My thinking exactly!! Maybe a Jasper-Edmonton-Vermilion meet, would involve maybe a party bus for transport between locations?? Everybody loves a party bus.

It also depends on the time we have available for the meet. But we definitively need more than one day of shooting!

[sapearl]

Speaking of POTN member meets, I recall one was being planned back in August by femme for this November, I believe in Albany. I've been out of the chat thread for a while and was curious how that one went, or if it's still planned?

[sblais]

I guess you missed this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=402253), Stu!

[sapearl]

Hi Sebastien - yeah, between both jobs I haven't been on as much as I'd like. Thanks for posting the link, I'll have to check it out.;)

I guess you missed this thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=402253), Stu!

[sblais]

Hi Sebastien - yeah, between both jobs I haven't been on as much as I'd like. Thanks for posting the link, I'll have to check it out.;)

No problem! I was just teasing ya!

[Niraj]

The Albany meet seems like the hottest topic at the moment!!! LOL

DAMN i am SOOO jealous!!! it looked like a real good laugh!

[SuzyView]

It definitely was. I wish we could have stayed for a few more days, actually. But 2 full days next time, for sure.

[sblais]

The Albany meet seems like the hottest topic at the moment!!! LOL

DAMN i am SOOO jealous!!! it looked like a real good laugh!


It is the crazy hot topic right now! more than 350 posts in less than a day! A lot of regular forum members attended the meet, and we all really enjoyed it! Hence our talking and talking and talking about it!

I guess chatting is fun, but having real human interaction and fun together can't be beaten!

[Niraj]

totally agree Seb... but you guys sure know how to talk (and talk, and talk), lol...!

Suzie, do you still shoot with the EOS 3 and did you take it to Albany with you? :)

[SuzyView]

Suzie, do you still shoot with the EOS 3 and did you take it to Albany with you? :)

Nope. Had limited space for gear as I was flying. Bought the Airport International just for this trip and so glad I did. It was full with everything I brought. All of us brought a lot of gear, but didn't have much time to use it. I ended up using my 5D, 20D, 24-70 and 70-200 and 85 with 2 flashes. That was all I could carry while we were walking around.

[arch1tect]

It is the crazy hot topic right now! more than 350 posts in less than a day! A lot of regular forum members attended the meet, and we all really enjoyed it! Hence our talking and talking and talking about it!

I guess chatting is fun, but having real human interaction and fun together can't be beaten!
Especially the stupidity that is involved.

[SuzyView]

I thought you were napping, Mike.

[arch1tect]

I'm at work for another hour or so, then I'm going home and resting. I just waiting to hear back from my teacher to see if we are covering something I don't know.

[SuzyView]

Get rest, because traveling always makes me feel under the weather. I may go to bed by 9 tonight. Slept only about 6 hours last night. I'm not used to the time change yet.

[notapro]

stupid daylight savings... It's time to go home and practically dark already. :(

[SuzyView]

Yes, it's dark already and I thought it was 6:00, and it was only 5:00. But, it does get lighter earlier. Can't wait until Dec 22 so we can get more light again.

[kja]

I hate daylight savings too...I have no interest in daylight at 9pm. I want the daylight to start at a reasonable hour so I can hit the beach before work...now it's just getting light at 6am and that's ridiculously late for those of us that start at 0700/0730. What a waste of good sunlight to have it so late.

[dsc_1972]

Hya all.
I've just missed the golden hours - pretty soon it's 'get up when its dark' and 'leave work when its dark' ;(

[tim]

Nope, how do you check WB using eyes? Care to share? :D

Just grab the white balance dropper and select the whites of the eyes! Doesn't always work perfectly but it's not too bad.

[JJacula]

It also depends on the time we have available for the meet. But we definitively need more than one day of shooting!

Maybe just Jasper & Edmonton then ... only advantage to Vermilion would be my connections and the fire school ... Jasper & Edmonton would provide more picturesque scenery.

[sblais]

Maybe just Jasper & Edmonton then ... only advantage to Vermilion would be my connections and the fire school ... Jasper & Edmonton would provide more picturesque scenery.

Sometimes it's best if we have less! Then we really have to use our imagination! ;)

[JJacula]

Sometimes it's best if we have less! Then we really have to use our imagination! ;)

I'm being self-depracating ... Vermilion is actually very nice, with lots of opportunities for different backgrounds. You tell me what you want, I'll show it to you.

[sblais]

I'm being self-depracating

huh?

[JJacula]

Deprecating ... can't spell today.

dep·re·cate /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[dep-ri-keyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object), -cat·ed, -cat·ing. 1. to express earnest disapproval of.
2. to urge reasons against; protest against (a scheme, purpose, etc.).
3. to depreciate; belittle.
4. Archaic. to pray for deliverance from.


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[Origin: 1615–25; < L déprecātus prayed against, warded off (ptp. of déprecārī), equiv. to dé- de- + prec(ārī) to pray + -ātus -ate1]

—Related forms
dep·re·cat·ing·ly, adverb
dep·re·ca·tion, noun
dep·re·ca·tor, noun


—Synonyms 1. condemn, denounce, disparage. See decry.
—Usage note An early and still the most current sense of deprecate is “to express disapproval of.” In a sense development still occasionally criticized by a few, deprecate has come to be synonymous with the similar but etymologically unrelated word depreciate in the sense “belittle”: The author modestly deprecated the importance of his work. In compounds with self-, deprecate has almost totally replaced depreciate in modern usage: Her self-deprecating account of her career both amused and charmed the audience.

[LeesaB]

I have to interrupt all my lightrooming to say

GO STEELERS>>>
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Ok..resuming PP

[JJacula]

LOL Lisa!

[bcap]

LOL hi Lisa! You're crazy!

I'm back to studying ... *yawn* ... I hate school.

[sblais]

Go Leesa Bee!!

[kja]

They're doing great today!

Any images to show us yet?

[PixelChick78]

LOL hi Lisa! You're crazy!

I'm back to studying ... *yawn* ... I hate school.


Back from class! I love school! When you're taking photography it's fun! A
ton of work tho, huge assignment this week! Yikes!

How is everyone? recovering form the weekend?

[JJacula]

Blah ............

[kja]

Blah ............

My sentiments exactly, Jenn. What's up on your end?

[LeesaB]

LOL hi Lisa! You're crazy!

I'm back to studying ... *yawn* ... I hate school.

Go Leesa Bee!!

They're doing great today!

Any images to show us yet?


WOw.what a game! sorry, I have to keep telling you because I live in a house of Browns fans....they hate me right now, LOL

[JJacula]

My sentiments exactly, Jenn. What's up on your end?

Absolutely nothing. I've got nothing booked until the 17th, and I've had nothing since October 13th. I feel like I'm in a rut. I've got ads in two papers this week for Christmas photos, so hopefully I'll get something soon! I still haven't properly broken in my new lens!

Attempted taking self-family-portraits yesterday but that was disastrous due to crappy husband's crappy attitude. He has since decided (after 18 hours of me being very, very angry at him) that now he would really LIKE to do nice family pictures. I *may* have threatened to hire a male model to stand in for him.

He's such an arse.

[JJacula]

I shoulda signed up for NaNoWriMo this month ... then at least I'd be writing enough to keep me busy.

[Kathy H]

Hi Ladies!

Wow Jen, hubby irritating you a little? lol

[morlia]

Absolutely nothing. I've got nothing booked until the 17th, and I've had nothing since October 13th. I feel like I'm in a rut. I've got ads in two papers this week for Christmas photos, so hopefully I'll get something soon! I still haven't properly broken in my new lens!

Attempted taking self-family-portraits yesterday but that was disastrous due to crappy husband's crappy attitude. He has since decided (after 18 hours of me being very, very angry at him) that now he would really LIKE to do nice family pictures. I *may* have threatened to hire a male model to stand in for him.

He's such an arse.

I totally get that. Last year I attempted to do our own as well. My kids would not behave...it was ridiculous, there I was giving all of them crap, pressing the remote and then saying smile. It totally ruined what could have been a nice experience. The last time I got my hubby to smile when I was taking a shot, I did this to him...then he smiled!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/1571660009_524869321a_m.jpg

Good luck with the next attempt!

[JJacula]

Hi Ladies!

Wow Jen, hubby irritating you a little? lol

*Slightly* more than usual. I need work to distract me from killing him.

I totally get that. Last year I attempted to do our own as well. My kids would not behave...it was ridiculous, there I was giving all of them crap, pressing the remote and then saying smile. It totally ruined what could have been a nice experience. The last time I got my hubby to smile when I was taking a shot, I did this to him...then he smiled!

Good luck with the next attempt!

Yeah ... my folks are coming up on the weekend, I might just set up the shot and get grandma to press the shutter for us. Husband is always on his best behaviour for his mother in law!

[kja]

Happily my hubby is out of town for a few days - good timing coz I'm in a rotten mood today ;)

Sounds like a good plan to bring in reinforcements!

I hear you on not shooting enough - I'm in a lull before I head out next Wednesday and really wish I was flat out busy with shooting instead.

[JJacula]

Happily my hubby is out of town for a few days - good timing coz I'm in a rotten mood today ;)

Sounds like a good plan to bring in reinforcements!

I hear you on not shooting enough - I'm in a lull before I head out next Wednesday and really wish I was flat out busy with shooting instead.

LOL! Must be the moon or tides or something. Or possibly just annoying husbands.

[LeesaB]

Hey Jen, rough night, again,eh?

Give yourself some time...it takes time to build a business...each year, you grow a bit more, change a bit more, You won't have it all, probably never, because as you grow, you'll learn more, want to do more..

So..take a deep breath, dust yourself off...and get back in there...when your not busy doing photography, work on other areas...even your house, husband and kids, because it's all a part of what we/you do. Remember int he spring you have a studio to build...start making plans.

If your husband gives you a hard time, love him anyways...but, keep going.

When I first wanted to get into photography, I really REALLy went through a few things, in fact, I actually broke into it 3 years later then i actually wanted because of "things" in my way. I never let the things stop me, I just kept planning and waiting and then..I did it.

Just take a deep breath, step away if you have to...the downers don't help you or anyone. Do what you can with what you have. the doors will open. they will...and things will work out, they generally do.

Look at the steelers...(sorry, but really WOW)

[JJacula]

Hey Jen, rough night, again,eh?

Give yourself some time...it takes time to build a business...each year, you grow a bit more, change a bit more, You won't have it all, probably never, because as you grow, you'll learn more, want to do more..

So..take a deep breath, dust yourself off...and get back in there...when your not busy doing photography, work on other areas...even your house, husband and kids, because it's all a part of what we/you do. Remember int he spring you have a studio to build...start making plans.

If your husband gives you a hard time, love him anyways...but, keep going.

When I first wanted to get into photography, I really REALLy went through a few things, in fact, I actually broke into it 3 years later then i actually wanted because of "things" in my way. I never let the things stop me, I just kept planning and waiting and then..I did it.

Just take a deep breath, step away if you have to...the downers don't help you or anyone. Do what you can with what you have. the doors will open. they will...and things will work out, they generally do.

Look at the steelers...(sorry, but really WOW)

*breathes* Thanks Lisa! I needed that. I get impatient and want everything to happen NOW ... and I get frustrated when things slow down. I am a go-go-go gal and if I don't have a million things to do, I tend to not do anything at all. My house is a disaster at the moment and there's no excuse for it.

I am painting the baby's big girl room next week, and possibly laying the laminate in my office, so next week I will be happy and busy! And hopefully shooting like crazy, since I'll have babysitters for the week!

[LeesaB]

Jen, next week, you'll be on top of the world.

Get to cleaning girl...I'll be right behind you. I just shot my last wedding of the year...bitter sweet, but I have some classes I want to take and I have some things I want to change and do.

Your gonna make it...

I am going to bed happily tonight, as the Steelers will very soon be on top of the Browns....ahhhhhhh sweet victory for the lone steelers fan in the house! No one is even talking, it's so quiet here, LOL...gotta love it.

Night everyone...I'll be a chatting tomorrow for sure.

[JJacula]

Jen, next week, you'll be on top of the world.

Get to cleaning girl...I'll be right behind you. I just shot my last wedding of the year...bitter sweet, but I have some classes I want to take and I have some things I want to change and do.

Your gonna make it...

I am going to bed happily tonight, as the Steelers will very soon be on top of the Browns....ahhhhhhh sweet victory for the lone steelers fan in the house! No one is even talking, it's so quiet here, LOL...gotta love it.

Night everyone...I'll be a chatting tomorrow for sure.

We were watching the game, but now I'm watching Dancing with the Stars.

I have one wedding left this year, a maternity, at least one e-session, a January wedding ... things will pick up, just the here and now kinda sucks.

[tim]

Vermilion is actually very nice, with lots of opportunities for different backgrounds.

I thought it was a type of noodle?

[kja]

Good timing for that chat, Ladies! Thanks!

[JJacula]

I thought it was a type of noodle?

That's Vermicelli. Vermilion is a shade of red, actually.

[kja]

<chuckles>

[gheesom]

Hey folks, how is everyone today?

[Niraj]

not bad matey, how's yourself?! alot of the regulars are in the Albany thread... (or sleeping)... Canada should be online in a few hours :)

[gheesom]

yeah they're just lazy ;) I'm good cheers, did you watch any fireworks last night?

[kja]

HOwdy, guys...just walked in.

Checked my kid/infant thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=403019) and no one loves me...if you're bored, have a look - I appreciate all feedback :)

[gheesom]

I wasn't bored but I had a look anyway ;)

[Niraj]

yeah they're just lazy ;) I'm good cheers, did you watch any fireworks last night?

nope, didn't see many, but i did have a fantastic evening in Nando's!!! :) Nando's chicken is just awesome, lol.

Plus we've got Diwali on Friday, so I'm sure there will be plenty of fireworks happening Friday & Saturday.

HOwdy, guys...just walked in.

Checked my kid/infant thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=403019) and no one loves me...if you're bored, have a look - I appreciate all feedback :)

Just checking it out now :)

[gheesom]

I went to watch, but I forgot my tripod....doh, so trying to lean on stuff with people knocking past you isn't very good.

[Niraj]

I went to watch, but I forgot my tripod....doh, so trying to lean on stuff with people knocking past you isn't very good.

bulb mode? or Tv with long shutter?

[gheesom]

Manual shutter between 2.5 and 30 seconds
the 30 second is reasonable, but it amazes me how inconsiderate peole are when people are taking pictures, I even went right away from everyone else and this one guys walks down whilst I'm in the middle of a shot and not only knocks the camera, proceeds to stand in front of me! grrrr

[Niraj]

oooh, thats unusual, i've not had that before... people normally trip over themselves to get out of my way...

q: how do you cancel out of a long shutter shot?

post a few pics up, it'll be nice to have a look :) i think i'll take a few shots this weekend if I go to a fireworks party :)

[SuzyView]

Good morning! No school today. I can do a dance, but I'm typing. :)

[Niraj]

haha, the finger dance on a keyboard :) just as good, not as exhausting lol

[gheesom]

oooh, thats unusual, i've not had that before... people normally trip over themselves to get out of my way...

q: how do you cancel out of a long shutter shot?

post a few pics up, it'll be nice to have a look :) i think i'll take a few shots this weekend if I go to a fireworks party :)
Welcome to my world ;)
well heres 2 pics one 4 second exposure, and one 15 second exposure, I wanted the sky to represent a colour of Bon Fire night. I must admit the council here put on a good display. I done close up last year, so I wanted to try a wide angle this year.

[Niraj]

i love it when the sky goes that warm red... even though we both know how cold it was last night!

The first shot is very good, looks like quite a large display they put on... i didnt recognise the bridge? But a quick google search revealed it to be the Runcorn-Widnes Road Bridge :)

[stathunter]

Good Morning from Michigan...........It just started to snow a few mins ago. :(

[gheesom]

Scott thats a good thing, snow is cool

[Niraj]

Good Morning from Michigan...........It just started to snow a few mins ago. :(

:D whoa!! how cold is it there?! we just went up to 8C here in London, which actually is a very warm day for us :)

[Niraj]

Scott thats a good thing, snow is cool

snow is wayyy cool :D i'm getting all excited, and it's not even snowing here, lol

[gheesom]

Cheers Niraj, yeah its a massive diplay a few tons of fireworks, lasts for about 30 mins.

[Niraj]

Cheers Niraj, yeah its a massive diplay a few tons of fireworks, lasts for about 30 mins.

30 minutes!!! Trent Park laid on a display last night, but that was only 20minutes... AllyPally normally have a really good show... i wonder how it all went :)

[gheesom]

ooh yay me, passed the 700 post mark :lol:

[LeesaB]

Congrats Gareth!

Hi everyone!

Guess how is avoiding the rest of her PP work...shoot, I even put laundry in...

OK OK OK...I'm going....shhessshh....

*pouts*

[gheesom]

Lol lisa, I love PPing shots....how many you got?

[stathunter]

Not a fan of snow myself. Yea I know I have lived with it for almost 40 years now.......and every winter I cuss and swear to move south.
It is 27 here--so the snow will not stick but it is v windy and cold!

[gheesom]

where are you scott?

edit: sorry didn't see it in your signature,

[LeesaB]

Lol lisa, I love PPing shots....how many you got?


Well, I have about 800 left of the wedding/reception, I'm going to pull a few 100 out to PP them, then get them ready to put up online.

We take a TON of shots, that too is changing next year! LOL learn as you go.

[Niraj]

800!!! what's your hit/miss ratio like?
Is that the total amount of shots you took, or the total amount of good hits?