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

[Niraj]

"Twenty years down the road, you'll wish you went with the photographer you loved. In time, you'll appreciate quality more than quanitity."


Actually I do like the way Amandas sentence ends... perhaps it can be further amplified to return to the title of the blog?

Not sure how, i'm still thinking.

[bcap]

Thanks Amanda. I have changed the last part now. I'm going to work on a stronger conclusion, I agree with you.

The thread here, no, I didn't start that. That is what inspired me in writing this though. I contacted Curtis and asked him if he didn't mind if I used the thread.

[Niraj]

Thanks Amanda. I have changed the last part now. I'm going to work on a stronger conclusion, I agree with you.

The thread here, no, I didn't start that. That is what inspired me in writing this though. I contacted Curtis and asked him if he didn't mind if I used the thread.

oh my gosh, so your story is fake???

[bcap]

oh my gosh, so your story is fake???

Well, it's true, but it's inspired.

[Niraj]

Well, it's true, but it's inspired.

oakely dokely :D i'll let you off this time ;)

[bcap]

oakely dokely :D i'll let you off this time ;)

LOL thanks ...

*phew*

I was getting scare there! ;)

[Niraj]

lol...omg, your signature... i just realised where Kristins comment to me earlier came from... "sell the sizzle, not the steak" :) awesome :) who's Lloyd?

[gheesom]

Lloyd is Picturecrazy

[bcap]

lol...omg, your signature... i just realised where Kristins comment to me earlier came from... "sell the sizzle, not the steak" :) awesome :) who's Lloyd?

Lloyod is "picturecrazy" on the forums. Amazing photographer and truly an inspiration in the business-side of photography.

I have taken a liking and adapted to his philosophy of selling the sizzle and not the steak - sell yourself, not your package/prices.

[arch1tect]

Lloyod is "picturecrazy" on the forums. Amazing photographer and truly an inspiration in the business-side of photography.

I have taken a liking and adapted to his philosophy of selling the sizzle and not the steak - sell yourself, not your package/prices.

I have a feeling you cry when people leave so you show them how much they mean to you.

[bcap]

I have a feeling you cry when people leave so you show them how much they mean to you.

LOL huh? Well I mean, you saw the "emotion" shot! lol

Hey Amanda - how is this for a conclusion:

Think of wedding photography as an investment in your life, and in the lives of those you love. It's one of the only investments you will make that will constantly remind you of the decision; the investment hangs on my grandmother's wall. Invest wisely.

[notapro]

LOL huh? Well I mean, you saw the "emotion" shot! lol

Hey Amanda - how is this for a conclusion:

Think of wedding photography as an investment in your life, and in the lives of those you love. It's one of the only investments you will make that will constantly remind you of the decision; the investment hangs on my grandmother's wall. Invest wisely.

Personally, I would change "the decision" to "your decision" and I would change the "investment hangs" to something else because it's not the investment--it's the return, KWIM? But to say "the return hangs on my grandmother's wall" just isn't very eloguent.

[gheesom]

maybe if you mention that the memories hang on the wall

[notapro]

couple other nitpicks:
beginning of a couple's lives together
beginning of a couple's life together

The significance of wedding photography is pretty obvious, but, is the importance..
The significance of wedding photography is pretty obvious, but is the importance..

Choose that photographer that you really want
How bout something more demonstrative. e.g. "choose the photographer whose photos you keep going back to look at one more time" except that sounds off

whistles, from a photographer
whistles from a photographer

Alternatively, If
Alternatively, if

And it doesn't happen in HTML, but when you submit it to a publication, make sure you have two spaces after periods. I'm sure Jenn could offer much more help since that's really her thing.


EDIT: And I really liked your line at the end about hanging on the grandmother's wall. I just wondered if there were a more accurate word choice, but keep it in! (that's a demand)

[bcap]

Thanks Amanda ... changes made :)

[bcap]

Hows this for a finisher? It's getting closer to where I want it to be:

Think of wedding photography as an investment in your life, and in the lives of those you love. It's one of the only investments you will make that will constantly remind you of your decision. This investment creates the one lasting treasure of your memories, reminding you of each and every little detail and moment. This investment, like the love you have for each other, is timeless, and, the return on investment will hang on your loved ones walls for years to come. Invest wisely.

[Niraj]

use double space for all publications... you can set this up in Word before you submit it.

Bryan: I'm still having mixed feelings about the conclusion to your blog... although the original is very good... i think it can be more powerful. (bare with me while i think about it) :)

[SuzyView]

Changes are good.

[bcap]

use double space for all publications... you can set this up in Word before you submit it.

Bryan: I'm still having mixed feelings about the conclusion to your blog... although the original is very good... i think it can be more powerful. (bare with me while i think about it) :)

I just updated it (included the conclusion in the previous post here too), what do you think of it now?

[Niraj]

oh no, i'm not too sure about that lengthy conclusion... i preferred the shorter sentence finale.

[Niraj]

you've served the steak, with more steak... a shorter sentence was my sizzle :D

[bcap]

Thanks guys, updated it again.

[arch1tect]

I'm starving now. :(

[gheesom]

well go eat someone

[Niraj]

strictly speaking i'm not sure if you can follow a comma with an 'and'.

I'm sure someone here will be able to proof-read it for you and correct any grammatical errors :)

[arch1tect]

well go eat someone

Good call!

[Niraj]

oh dear... one week on, and we've come full cycle... a reminder that Archie truely is a cannibal. lol

[Niraj]

OFFTOPIC: woohoooo, i've just had my second wedding enquiry this one is for March 2008 :D :D :D

[notapro]

I'm starving now. :(

ME TOO! I can't wait for lunch. I hope hubby has something ready when I get home.


strictly speaking i'm not sure if you can follow a comma with an 'and'.

I'm sure someone here will be able to proof-read it for you and correct any grammatical errors :)

you can follow a comma with an 'and'

[notapro]

OFFTOPIC: woohoooo, i've just had my second wedding enquiry this one is for March 2008 :D :D :D

Congrats! That's terrific. So how do you follow up on inquiries? Try to set up a time right away?

[Niraj]

you can follow a comma with an 'and'

fair enough :) can you follow an 'and' with a comma? he did that too, lol

[arch1tect]

Congrats! That's terrific. So how do you follow up on inquiries? Try to set up a time right away?
I get their address and some tranquilizer darts. I then stakeout their house.

[Niraj]

Congrats! That's terrific. So how do you follow up on inquiries? Try to set up a time right away?

Well the first enquiry i had last week was for my first ever church wedding. I emailed her back, and said that I would call to arrange a date to meet.

The one i've received today, i haven't emailed back, but its for a hindu wedding. They will be celebrating Diwali (as am i) so will probably try and meet with them next week also :)

I generally follow up an enquiry with an email first, then a call to arrange a meet. That's as far as i've got so far. My first official year "in business" will be 2008. :D so excited !!! WOOOHOOOO :D

[Niraj]

I get their address and some tranquilizer darts. I then stakeout their house.

lol... erm... lol...

[Niraj]

oh wow cool one of the mods has changed my username :D yay!!!

[notapro]

fair enough :) can you follow an 'and' with a comma? he did that too, lol

well, if the comma is then followed by an interjection, it would be okay. Maybe kinda clumsy, but okay ;)



I get their address and some tranquilizer darts. I then stakeout their house.

then you eat them?


Well the first enquiry i had last week was for my first ever church wedding. I emailed her back, and said that I would call to arrange a date to meet.

The one i've received today, i haven't emailed back, but its for a hindu wedding. They will be celebrating Diwali (as am i) so will probably try and meet with them next week also :)

I generally follow up an enquiry with an email first, then a call to arrange a meet. That's as far as i've got so far. My first official year "in business" will be 2008. :D so excited !!! WOOOHOOOO :D

That is exciting. I can't wait to be ready to start booking weddings. I'm hoping to be ready to start 2nd shooting for the 2008 busy season then start on my own for 2009.

[Niraj]

That is exciting. I can't wait to be ready to start booking weddings. I'm hoping to be ready to start 2nd shooting for the 2008 busy season then start on my own for 2009.

:) wow Amanda, I thought you already were shooting?

[notapro]

:) wow Amanda, I thought you already were shooting?

Portraits, a couple little events, I did one wedding unpaid for a friend, but I only just started in business last month really. I'm trying to get the basic stuff down before I take on the big-pressure stuff. But ultimately I'd like to be doing weddings and portraits.

[Niraj]

Portraits, a couple little events, I did one wedding unpaid for a friend, but I only just started in business last month really. I'm trying to get the basic stuff down before I take on the big-pressure stuff. But ultimately I'd like to be doing weddings and portraits.

This is so cool, i'm finding more and more of you guys are in exactly the same boat as me :D

[notapro]

This is so cool, i'm finding more and more of you guys are in exactly the same boat as me :D

There are a quite few relative noobies on here I think. It is great to have people in the same boat. Also great to have the very talented pros who post here--awesome to learn from.

So what's your entry route for wedding photographer? Seems like everyone's got a different idea of "the right way"

[LeesaB]

I get their address and some tranquilizer darts. I then stakeout their house.

OK..THAT is funny! hhahha

[LeesaB]

Got a call a few ago..doing a TKD (martial arts) school next week...WOW, short notice, really made me get my butt in gear...This is awesome

[bcap]

Niraj, congrats on the booking man!

I booked my first official wedding a few weeks back too, it's exciting isn't it! Great to see things are taking off for yeah!

[arch1tect]

Lunch is over.

[Niraj]

Niraj, congrats on the booking man!

I booked my first official wedding a few weeks back too, it's exciting isn't it! Great to see things are taking off for yeah!

Thanks Bryan but these are still just enquiries, not booking (fingers crossed they turn into bookings) :) oh please don't tell me you're a newbie too!!! :eek:

You all seem so clued up, compared to me! :(

[Niraj]

Got a call a few ago..doing a TKD (martial arts) school next week...WOW, short notice, really made me get my butt in gear...This is awesome

Nice one Leesa :D more money in the cookie jar for christmas :D ;)

[arch1tect]

My burps are beyond toxic right now.

[Niraj]

There are a quite few relative noobies on here I think. It is great to have people in the same boat. Also great to have the very talented pros who post here--awesome to learn from.

So what's your entry route for wedding photographer? Seems like everyone's got a different idea of "the right way"

100% agreed, i said the same thing a few pages earlier when you guys were still fast asleep, lol.

So my entry route? Well i started out as a hobbiest... then did a few motorsport events. I spent nearly 60% of my surf time, reading reviews and tips and tricks about photography, which was my first indication of how much i loved photography. I then went about getting a list of gear I wanted. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford it all at once, so in the past 6 months, i've been collecting bits and bobs... (there's still plenty i'm after 24-105L IS for example ;) ) Then anyway, earlier this year, i shot a friends engagement, reception and wedding. Shadowed and second shot for a professional wedding photographer, and assisted professionals at a reception party. More recently I shot a birthday party & volunteered my time for a charity event organised by a local committee (hindu's have lots of religious events) and that helped boost my confidence, as well as get my name on the market.

Which brings me up to today :) sorry for boring the rest of you :)

[Niraj]

My burps are beyond toxic right now.

hehe :lol: our very own Barney Gumble, lol

[JJacula]

And it doesn't happen in HTML, but when you submit it to a publication, make sure you have two spaces after periods. I'm sure Jenn could offer much more help since that's really her thing.

No, don't do that, I HATE that ... newspapers don't do two spaces. Magazines might. I hated having to go through articles to take out the extra space! Or rather, ordering my minions to do it for me.

I'll have another look at the article on your blog ... I saw the rough draft last night!

[JJacula]

They were framed wedding photographs from my mother and my aunt's wedding.

Should be mother's and aunt's weddings ... otherwise it sounds like they were marrying each other.

These prints have been there for twenty years now.

Those prints

I can tell you've been working on it ... this version is much more polished than the last version I saw.

[notapro]

No, don't do that, I HATE that ... newspapers don't do two spaces. Magazines might. I hated having to go through articles to take out the extra space! Or rather, ordering my minions to do it for me.

I'll have another look at the article on your blog ... I saw the rough draft last night!


Ah... well we PR people really don't understand journalism... ;)

[JJacula]

No one does. Least of all journalists. LOL

[notapro]

No one does. Least of all journalists. LOL

I had planned to do journalism or advertising, and I applied to PR as a backup. Then I went to the PR seminar and I got sucked in by their "this is a bit of everything and it's got more heart than advertising, and it's more dynamic than journalism" speech. I enjoy PR, but I think I would have liked advertising better. Maybe journalism, too... meh, my life is full of bad choices.

[bcap]

Thanks Jen for the critique (again), it's a work in progress!

[LeesaB]

How do you guys keep all your contacts...and Michael...SHhhhhhhhhhh I know I know...treo phone..blah blah blah....

[Niraj]

How do you guys keep all your contacts...and Michael...SHhhhhhhhhhh I know I know...treo phone..blah blah blah....

I dont anymore, I just stick to wearing spectacles :)

~~~~~~~~

:rolleyes:sorry i just jumped in, not knowing what the convo is about, lol... sorry

[notapro]

100% agreed, i said the same thing a few pages earlier when you guys were still fast asleep, lol.

So my entry route? Well i started out as a hobbiest... then did a few motorsport events. I spent nearly 60% of my surf time, reading reviews and tips and tricks about photography, which was my first indication of how much i loved photography. I then went about getting a list of gear I wanted. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford it all at once, so in the past 6 months, i've been collecting bits and bobs... (there's still plenty i'm after 24-105L IS for example ;) ) Then anyway, earlier this year, i shot a friends engagement, reception and wedding. Shadowed and second shot for a professional wedding photographer, and assisted professionals at a reception party. More recently I shot a birthday party & volunteered my time for a charity event organised by a local committee (hindu's have lots of religious events) and that helped boost my confidence, as well as get my name on the market.

Which brings me up to today :) sorry for boring the rest of you :)

Cool... sounds like a good route. As far as accumulating the gear on a wish list, all I can say is I hear ya. I'm more or less outfitted for portraits, could use a few more things, but have the necessitites. I'm not buying any more until I've recouped more of it or we find money to pay our income tax on the side of the road somewhere.

[notapro]

How do you guys keep all your contacts...and Michael...SHhhhhhhhhhh I know I know...treo phone..blah blah blah....

I probably have no answer anyway, but what do you mean by keep them?

[JJacula]

I had planned to do journalism or advertising, and I applied to PR as a backup. Then I went to the PR seminar and I got sucked in by their "this is a bit of everything and it's got more heart than advertising, and it's more dynamic than journalism" speech. I enjoy PR, but I think I would have liked advertising better. Maybe journalism, too... meh, my life is full of bad choices.

Heh, tell me about it. LOL But then, I mostly majored in drinking, sleeping in and skipping class. With a minor in college boys.

[notapro]

Heh, tell me about it. LOL But then, I mostly majored in drinking, sleeping in and skipping class. With a minor in college boys.

Skip the college boys (long-distance boyfriend was bad choice #1) and that was university for me. Then I transferred to college (bad choice #2) and I was pregnant by my second month so partying was pretty much out of the question and I had to get my **** together fast.

[JJacula]

Skip the college boys (long-distance boyfriend was bad choice #1) and that was university for me. Then I transferred to college (bad choice #2) and I was pregnant by my second month so partying was pretty much out of the question and I had to get my **** together fast.

You win. The worst thing I got in college was a couple of engagement rings and alcohol poisoning. LOL

[notapro]

You win. The worst thing I got in college was a couple of engagement rings and alcohol poisoning. LOL

It wasn't the college that got me knocked up. It was moving in with the long-distance boyfriend and not being very responsible in various ways. It sucked finishing college with a baby, but it worked out okay. I kinda think I won in the end too... well... except that the guy is still hanging around. ;)

[JJacula]

It wasn't the college that got me knocked up. It was moving in with the long-distance boyfriend and not being very responsible in various ways. It sucked finishing college with a baby, but it worked out okay. I kinda think I won in the end too... well... except that the guy is still hanging around. ;)

You're probably a lot stronger for it! I was way too self-absorbed in college to take care of anyone other than myself.

My (second) college fiance is still hanging around and keeps claiming I signed something called a marriage certificate. Think I can claim temporary insanity?

[bcap]

WOO HOO!

I just heard back from the editor - I got the cover for the local bridal magazine!!!!

[Niraj]

It wasn't the college that got me knocked up. It was moving in with the long-distance boyfriend and not being very responsible in various ways. It sucked finishing college with a baby, but it worked out okay. I kinda think I won in the end too... well... except that the guy is still hanging around. ;)

I assume the bloke who is still hanging around, is the one with all the guitars... more recently known as "husband" ?? lol ;)

[Niraj]

WOO HOO!

I just heard back from the editor - I got the cover for the local bridal magazine!!!!

:D :D i knew we'd have some more good knews, so i cracked open a can of beer in advance for ya ;) erm, i tell you what, i'll drink it for you too :)

[bcap]

:D :D i knew we'd have some more good knews, so i cracked open a can of beer in advance for ya ;) erm, i tell you what, i'll drink it for you too :)

Oh I would LOVE a beer right now!!!

I can taste the beauty!

[Niraj]

Oh I would LOVE a beer right now!!!

I can taste the beauty!

sorry mate, i was trying to help you! you've got studying to do! finals on friday!!! GET BACK TO IT ;)

[arch1tect]

Oh I would LOVE a beer right now!!!

I can taste the beauty!

Just pop the cork like I do. ;p

[Cujo_34]

WOO HOO!

I just heard back from the editor - I got the cover for the local bridal magazine!!!!

That's pretty sweet. Great news. What shot?

[Niraj]

I can taste the beauty!
Just pop the cork like I do. ;p

Can you two please keep the bedroom talk to PM's. :rolleyes:

hehehe :lol:

[sblais]

cool, congrats Bryan!

[gheesom]

hey y'all
congrats Bryan

[bcap]

The shot in my "Magazine Ad" thread of the bride against the wall with nice blue eyes, and the veil over her face.

[arch1tect]

I hit 1000 posts finally!

[arch1tect]

The shot in my "Magazine Ad" thread of the bride against the wall with nice blue eyes, and the veil over her face.
I would've like to see a bag over it instead.
OH BURNNNNNNNNN

[gheesom]

congrats Mike. Whats everyone upto?

[Niraj]

I would've like to see a bag over it instead.
OH BURNNNNNNNNN

archie dude :( that's not a nice thing to say! she was pretty! :confused:

[kja]

Morning, All!

Congrats, Bryan :)

What else did I miss - looks like you guys have been chatting away in here.

[bcap]

I would've like to see a bag over it instead.
OH BURNNNNNNNNN

LOL a$$hole!

[Niraj]

Morning Kristin :) you're already awake?!! it feels like you only went to sleep a few moments ago! wow today has really flown by

[bcap]

Morning, All!

Congrats, Bryan :)

Morning - thanks!


What else did I miss - looks like you guys have been chatting away in here.

Mike is pregnant. I suppose that is new news!

[gheesom]

I hear its yours Bryan.....

[Niraj]

I hear its yours Bryan.....

i heard that too :D

[arch1tect]

wtf...LOL

[gheesom]

I think you and kristen need to talk ;)

[LeesaB]

I probably have no answer anyway, but what do you mean by keep them?

Hmm...contacts as in..people who you shoot, or contact you to do weddings etc.

Do you keep a log of their names, addresses or whatever?

I was thinking of an electonic address book, or a just plain old rolodex?

What do you guys use?

[LeesaB]

I hear its yours Bryan.....


You know I KNEW they were a little close at the Albany meet,,,but come on....
:D

[Niraj]

Hmm...contacts as in..people who you shoot, or contact you to do weddings etc.

Do you keep a log of their names, addresses or whatever?

I was thinking of an electonic address book, or a just plain old rolodex?

What do you guys use?

ahhh... Microsoft Outlook Address book, which syncs to my SPV M3100... and a regular export to CSV about once every 3 months :)

[LeesaB]

ahhh... Microsoft Outlook Address book, which syncs to my SPV M3100... and a regular export to CSV about once every 3 months :)

english please....;)

[gheesom]

english please....;)
I was thinking the same thing :lol:
I got the Microsoft Outlook bit!

[Niraj]

lol... I use the inbuilt address book you get with Microsoft Outlook.

The information stored in here, sits on a server, which syncs to my mobile phone (SPV M3100) which i carry with me at ALL times, so I have instant access to phone numbers, email, addresses etc...

Then about 4 times a year, I use the File > Export function in Outlook and take a backup of all my contacts... which i can open in Excel or Print out etc... :)

[kja]

Morning Kristin :) you're already awake?!! it feels like you only went to sleep a few moments ago! wow today has really flown by
Not sure why I'm up at 4am, but I guess there's no excuse today not to have enough time to get stuff done, right?

Morning - thanks!
Mike is pregnant. I suppose that is new news!
Well, congratulations, you two! I knew the Albany meet was...interesting! :eek:

[LeesaB]

Hmm...Ok, gotcha, but I don't need a new phone. So, I think I need to go the PDA way, or a rolodex 8214. or just collect business cards LOL

[notapro]

You're probably a lot stronger for it! I was way too self-absorbed in college to take care of anyone other than myself.

My (second) college fiance is still hanging around and keeps claiming I signed something called a marriage certificate. Think I can claim temporary insanity?

What happened to the first one?



WOO HOO!

I just heard back from the editor - I got the cover for the local bridal magazine!!!!

Awesome! Congratulations!


I assume the bloke who is still hanging around, is the one with all the guitars... more recently known as "husband" ?? lol ;)

yus.. that's him.



I hit 1000 posts finally!

Congratulations... you've wasted almost as much time here as the rest of us :lol:


Morning, All!

Congrats, Bryan :)

What else did I miss - looks like you guys have been chatting away in here.

Morning Kristin!


Hmm...contacts as in..people who you shoot, or contact you to do weddings etc.

Do you keep a log of their names, addresses or whatever?

I was thinking of an electonic address book, or a just plain old rolodex?

What do you guys use?

Ah... I refer to my earlier "pattern of concentric circles" search method, and also something I call "notes scribbled on envelopes" I could really use a system, too.

[Niraj]

4AM!!!! what does it look like outside? still dark?

you've got like 18 hours of "to do stuff" time :)

[kja]

Yeah, it's pretty dark outside LOL

[Niraj]

Hmm...Ok, gotcha, but I don't need a new phone. So, I think I need to go the PDA way, or a rolodex 8214. or just collect business cards LOL

not everyone has business cards, but you could always take a note of it on a PDA or such device.

But seeing as we spend almost half the day infront of a PC, why not just let it do the organising for you :)

[LeesaB]

ninjapooh, I forgot to congrat you! from ahh about 4 pages ago

well..the rolodex has one that you can upload software to do it...but you know, I could just do it on the pute and print it to paper when I need to, correct? and save about 100 bucks.

[Niraj]

totally... but you'd have more fun with a PDA or digital Rolodex :D

[Niraj]

ninjapooh, I forgot to congrat you! from ahh about 4 pages ago


Thank you :D

[JJacula]

I hit 1000 posts finally!

Postwhore!

Hmm...contacts as in..people who you shoot, or contact you to do weddings etc.

Do you keep a log of their names, addresses or whatever?

I was thinking of an electonic address book, or a just plain old rolodex?

What do you guys use?

I have an old-fashioned dayplanner thing with addresses in the back. I like having things written down where I don't have to fire up a machine to access them.

What happened to the first one?

Dumped him, broke his heart, crushed him. Don't know if he'll ever be the same, LOL.

WOO HOO!

I just heard back from the editor - I got the cover for the local bridal magazine!!!!

Yay Bryan! That's awesome!

[gheesom]

Jen, do you have to write all your contacts out each year?

[JJacula]

I write them in as I invoice them, so they're also in my billing system.

I send Christmas cards out to my clients each year, too.

[Niraj]

i'm off to watch Heroes (BBC2) i'll be back in just over an hour... :)

[arch1tect]

I LOOOOOVEEEE PBnJ.
Yum.

[LeesaB]

totally... but you'd have more fun with a PDA or digital Rolodex :D

Your sure about that?

i'm off to watch Heroes (BBC2) i'll be back in just over an hour... :)
Enjoy
I LOOOOOVEEEE PBnJ.
Yum.

ya do eh? what kind of jelly.

[arch1tect]

ya do eh? what kind of jelly.

Polaner Black Raspberry w/splenda.
YUM.

[picturecrazy]

Polaner Black Raspberry w/splenda.
YUM.



dude! didn't I tell you Splenda is the devil! ;)

That stuff is just nasty. It resembles pesticides more than sugar. Show the molecular structure to any educated organic chemist and ask them if they'd eat it. They'll likely look at it and then look at you as if you're stupid for suggesting eating anything that looked like that.


Use REAL sugar, just less of it. If not, then Zylitol and Stevia are well known, natural alternatives that have been used around the world for centuries.

I'm just lookin' out for ya buddy. :)

this goes to BRYAN too! Get off the Splenda!!!

[kja]

Lloyd, couldn't agree more...that stuff is nasty nasty!

[bcap]

dude! didn't I tell you Splenda is the devil! ;)

That stuff is just nasty. It resembles pesticides more than sugar. Show the molecular structure to any educated organic chemist and ask them if they'd eat it. They'll likely look at it and then look at you as if you're stupid for suggesting eating anything that looked like that.


Use REAL sugar, just less of it. If not, then Zylitol and Stevia are well known, natural alternatives that have been used around the world for centuries.

I'm just lookin' out for ya buddy. :)

this goes to BRYAN too! Get off the Splenda!!!

LOL when I started to put splenda in my coffee, Lloyd totally lost it! It was quite funny actually!

[arch1tect]

dude! didn't I tell you Splenda is the devil! ;)

That stuff is just nasty. It resembles pesticides more than sugar. Show the molecular structure to any educated organic chemist and ask them if they'd eat it. They'll likely look at it and then look at you as if you're stupid for suggesting eating anything that looked like that.


Use REAL sugar, just less of it. If not, then Zylitol and Stevia are well known, natural alternatives that have been used around the world for centuries.

I'm just lookin' out for ya buddy. :)

this goes to BRYAN too! Get off the Splenda!!!

I've done plenty of research and just as there is with anything, there is good and band. I do not use much of it at all and I do use sugar but only natural raw sugars.

[arch1tect]

LOL when I started to put splenda in my coffee, Lloyd totally lost it! It was quite funny actually!
Almost like Tomato juice.

[notapro]

LOL when I started to put splenda in my coffee, Lloyd totally lost it! It was quite funny actually!

Be a man and drink it black. Milk and sugar are for wimps!

[notapro]

Almost like Tomato juice.


now that is nasty stuff.. healthy schmealthy... it's like drinking soup.





which I guess some people do.... but whatever, I think it's gross.

[tofuboy]

now that is nasty stuff.. healthy schmealthy... it's like drinking soup.





which I guess some people do.... but whatever, I think it's gross.

haha, when I donated blood a few weeks back, I tried tomato juice for the first time... and was quite disgusted with it. Then for some unknown reason I bought some while at the store. I've slowly grown to like it. I guess it's an acquired taste like beer :D

[Niraj]

just saw something on the news about tomato soup...

a tin of heinz tomato soup (bowlful) has 5 tablespoon of sugar!!! i didn't believe it at first, but apparently it really is true!!!

[notapro]

haha, when I donated blood a few weeks back, I tried tomato juice for the first time... and was quite disgusted with it. Then for some unknown reason I bought some while at the store. I've slowly grown to like it. I guess it's an acquired taste like beer :D

They gave you tomato juice at a blood drive? Nice imagery! I don't think I could have sat and watched a bag fill with my blood and then gone and drank a cup of tomato juice. But then maybe I just watch too much Angel.

[Niraj]

They gave you tomato juice at a blood drive? Nice imagery! I don't think I could have sat and watched a bag fill with my blood and then gone and drank a cup of tomato juice. But then maybe I just watch too much Angel.

LOL... i didn't even think of it like that! but i have now, and thats just gross, lol

[tofuboy]

They gave you tomato juice at a blood drive? Nice imagery! I don't think I could have sat and watched a bag fill with my blood and then gone and drank a cup of tomato juice. But then maybe I just watch too much Angel.


I first opted for the apple juice... but after almost passing out and laying back down for a few minutes and hearing everyone else going for the tomato juice, I figured I'd give it a whirl. Makes sense I guess, they take red fluid out of my body... I gotta put some red back in!

This little 5.5oz can of V8 = 1 serving of veggies. 30 calories, 6g sugar, 330mg sodium >.<, and a few other things.

[JJacula]

That's a lot of sodium. Ick. No wonder tomato juice is so nasty.

[Niraj]

I first opted for the apple juice... but after almost passing out and laying back down for a few minutes and hearing everyone else going for the tomato juice, I figured I'd give it a whirl. Makes sense I guess, they take red fluid out of my body... I gotta put some red back in!

This little 5.5oz can of V8 = 1 serving of veggies. 30 calories, 6g sugar, 330mg sodium >.<, and a few other things.

Hehehe, I went to the doctors to give a urine sample... but i couldn't pee, so they offered me some apple juice, lol ;)

[tofuboy]

yeah, maybe I should try the low sodium ones next time :o

[picturecrazy]

LOL when I started to put splenda in my coffee, Lloyd totally lost it! It was quite funny actually!

i hope this means you are off it now... :p

When your body parts start falling off, you'll wish you listened.... hahaha ;)

[Jamie Holladay]

Hi folks I ventured in here to let you about a post I just made. I hope you guys will take advantage and submit some photos. Here is the link to my post.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=403797

[sblais]

Wow, the rest of POTN doesn't hate us anymore!

[bcap]

Still wish we could have a wedding book though .. !

[Niraj]

Wow, the rest of POTN doesn't hate us anymore!

:rolleyes: i didn't realise this was the case??

Still wish we could have a wedding book though .. !

one day, perhaps :D

[picturecrazy]

Hi folks I ventured in here to let you about a post I just made. I hope you guys will take advantage and submit some photos. Here is the link to my post.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=403797

wow... is this because I whined like a little baby? haha. No, seriously, it's nice to have an actual invite. Honestly, the impression I got from the first one was that wedding photos were not really welcome.

[picturecrazy]

:rolleyes: i didn't realise this was the case??



well, at one point maybe... but it looks like with encouragement from the mods we're turning that around. At least I hope.

[JJacula]

i hope this means you are off it now... :p

When your body parts start falling off, you'll wish you listened.... hahaha ;)

Dare I ask how you feel about diet coke?

[JJacula]

Wow, the rest of POTN doesn't hate us anymore!

I think their opinion is that WE hate THEM. They don't know what they're missing over here! Best group ever!

[picturecrazy]

Dare I ask how you feel about diet coke?

Aspartame is just as bad. Why anyone willingly eats things that were brewed up in a chemistry lab is beyond me. Sugar is not bad. Eating too much sugar is what's bad. Just share a can of real coke with someone rather than drinking an entire diet coke yourself.

[JJacula]

Aspartame is just as bad. Why anyone willingly eats things that were brewed up in a chemistry lab is beyond me. Sugar is not bad. Eating too much sugar is what's bad. Just share a can of real coke with someone rather than drinking an entire diet coke yourself.

Because they're delicious? Mwahahaha.

[arch1tect]

Aspartame is just as bad. Why anyone willingly eats things that were brewed up in a chemistry lab is beyond me. Sugar is not bad. Eating too much sugar is what's bad. Just share a can of real coke with someone rather than drinking an entire diet coke yourself.

Lloyd, I drink absurd amounts of beer and coffee...splenda isn't going to kill me. God will.

[JJacula]

Lloyd, I drink absurd amounts of beer and coffee...splenda isn't going to kill me. God will.

LMAO Michael!!

[arch1tect]

LMAO Michael!!

=]

it's the truth...splenda is the least of my worries.

[Niraj]

i hope this means you are off it now... :p

When your body parts start falling off, you'll wish you listened.... hahaha ;)
Dare I ask how you feel about diet coke?

Or RedBull?

[Niraj]

okay i think i'm up to speed... is Splenda your version of Canderel?

[arch1tect]

okay i think i'm up to speed... is Splenda your version of Canderel?

Sucralose....I don't know what it's called there.

[Niraj]

a "healthy" sweetener?

[arch1tect]

a "healthy" sweetener?
sugar alternative.

[Niraj]

yup :) that's what i thought ...eventually...

right everyone, i'm afraid it's that time of evening again :) 11pm... and i'm gonna have to start getting ready to catch some of those 'Zees'

[Jamie Holladay]

You're welcome for the invite! Now come to the Party!;)

[liza]

Aspartame is just as bad. Why anyone willingly eats things that were brewed up in a chemistry lab is beyond me. Sugar is not bad. Eating too much sugar is what's bad. Just share a can of real coke with someone rather than drinking an entire diet coke yourself.

I stopped drinking coke entirely and am now a Propel junkie!

How's everyone this evening?

[sblais]

Hey Liz! Long time no chat! I don't drink pop either... any kind of pop... but coffee, tea... mmmm! (with honey, not aspartame, sucralose, splenda and the like, Lloyd!)

[LeesaB]

Omgosh, a subject so near and dear to my heart...I'm a freak when it comes to eating well...

Splenda...it's chemically changed and Lloyd is correct, it's molecular structure is changed so the body does not recognize it as food,

Same with Hydrogenated Oils...so the body stores them till it knows what to do with them, or until you fast and they are finally thrown out..till then, they are cancer agents.

Diet pop is one of the worst things you can drink. It's proven, it causes the brain to basically get holes in it. It's the aspartame in it. It's awful

It's best to eat, as clean and green as you can. If you have to have sugar do a molasses or a brown natural sugar, it's better then the fake stuff, at least your body knows what to do with it.

Liza..check that propel...

High Fructose Corn Syrup (say that 5 times real fast) it again is not a natural ingredient and one of the causes of high sugar levels in children. It's a leading cause of diabeties.

All these things can be checked out on the web

Simply, if you want to loose weight...eat less, exercise more..there is no simple easy way, that is it. IF you want to eat big, exercise more.

and for God's sake,,do not take Alli, read the warnings first...if you want to wear adult diapers for ever..then get it.

OK..rant over..I had to HAD to say something...

Now I have a "meeting" to go to, LOL. I'll be back later.

[liza]

Hey, Leesa Bee!

I'm in the process of purchasing a studio. Looked at it last night, fell in love, and made an offer.

[LeesaB]

Hey Liza...GOOD FOR YOU!

I booked another martial arts school today... I could use a new backdrop and support...;) if you got anything left over, let me know! ha ha.. right now, I thank God for Duct Tape!