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

[Kathy H]

Yes, ooo she is ready to go, problem, her husband has a pretty good job, 18 bucks an hour, she works for my son at home. BUT he has said if he can get in GM at a good GM price, he will go! SO I have my goal.

Put him to work at Costco, my daughter says there is one close to where you are moving, in St. Peters I think. Costco pays well and the benefits and retirement are excellent.

[LeesaB]

he has a good paying job with benefits, but it's slowly going down hill,

he works for a company called Kraftmaid, they make top of the line cabinets etc.

Ok, heard from my husband, he made it there in 9 hours taking it easy so he knows it can be done in 8 for sure. yeah!

town is very nice, all the schools are supposed to be great. So, I guess I will see what my sons says when he gets there

[thekid24]

easier and funnier (is that a word?)
if not we'll make it one.:D

[LeesaB]

if not we'll make it one.:D

perfect! :-)

[thekid24]

perfect! :-)
here's a new one...

perfection-esque

[LeesaB]

here's a new one...

perfection-esque

we could make our own POTN language!

[thekid24]

we could make our own POTN language!
NO nO No no! lets not go that far lady.lol

settle down:p

[LeesaB]

NO nO No no! lets not go that far lady.lol

settle down:p

Takes deep breath.......

[Chris Dana]

we could make our own POTN language!

Please no. I have a hard enough time with the English language as it is. I don't need another language to confuse myself with.

[Kathy H]

My first shameless plug of the month
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=513609

:D:D

[JimAskew]

ok as promised, my little darling


http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l212/stephmpow/IMG_8585.jpg




Stephanie,

She looks just like you...only a minature version :)

[JimAskew]

Awwww. That is so sad! Great picture though. I am going to make a point of stopping in our cemetery today and see if I can find some angels.

Kathy,

Here is one more sad one...this young lady was 24 years old and died in 1918. I wonder if it was from the worldwide flu epidemic? I have never seen a grave stone like this before.

[Stephie]

Stephanie,

She looks just like you...only a minature version :)

Thanks Jim, she just started that. Most of her life she's looked like her daddy.

Mom says she's a blonde haired, blue eyed me. Only her hair is starting to turn brown I think.

Oppisite though with the baby. She looked more like me at first, now she looks like my husband more.

[LeesaB]

Please no. I have a hard enough time with the English language as it is. I don't need another language to confuse myself with.

LOL

okay okay

Did eveyone see my latest pics on my pbase of Mindy and chad?


www.pbase.com/leesabee

[LeesaB]

Okay my son has landed...he is now with my husband in St.Louis.

it's looking pretty good.

I need to start to market there and find a bridal show

[LeesaB]

Thought I would share

textures...

I found these while searching for a few things and thought I would offer them for you guys.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonandhayley/sets/72157604217855407/

[thekid24]

OOoooh we using textures now?lol.

[SuzyView]

Stephanie, how did you keep the bow on her head? She's adorable.

[Chris Dana]

OOoooh we using textures now?lol.

Some of us are. Some of us are using "texture" in the form of "high ISO noise."


This is also because some of us have no clue how to use textures. One of these days "some of us" will learn how to use Photoshop properly.

[Stephie]

Stephanie, how did you keep the bow on her head? She's adorable.


I did the pony tail first and then snaped the bow above the band. She 'likes bows' right now...but not always. I think she forgot about it.

[thekid24]

Some of us are. Some of us are using "texture" in the form of "high ISO noise."


This is also because some of us have no clue how to use textures. One of these days "some of us" will learn how to use Photoshop properly.
Oh man textures are so fun. You must step outstide the POTN box...trust me...its fun out here:D

Free from restriction:p

[Stephie]

leesa, i just checked out your pbase, and i love your photos.I wish i had sharper family
'everyday' pics.

[kja]

Howdy, All! What have I missed??

[Stephie]

hey kristin.

[kja]

How's things, Stephanie? Looks like your cutie girl is keeping you busy.

[Stephie]

How's things, Stephanie? Looks like your cutie girl is keeping you busy.


pretty much. Things should slow down in the going department this week.

Tomorrow I have to get alot of 'work done' though. Don't plan on going anywhere.

[kja]

That's my day today - so I can play for the rest of the week, hopefully!! More diving :D

[LeesaB]

OOoooh we using textures now?lol.

LOL, we are reading about them....trying them, ummm not yet! LOL

[LeesaB]

leesa, i just checked out your pbase, and i love your photos.I wish i had sharper family
'everyday' pics.

Thanks Steph, What lens do you use? When I went to glass, my whole life changed. really. 2.8 amazing lenses.

[LeesaB]

I just got back, my son and I watched "the mist" ok, the ending will mess with you. STUPID movie LOL

then I try to get online and my connection was down so I'm sure THE MIST was out to get me LOL

[LeesaB]

Some of us are. Some of us are using "texture" in the form of "high ISO noise."


This is also because some of us have no clue how to use textures. One of these days "some of us" will learn how to use Photoshop properly.

ya gotta love an honest man, Chris I still have that picture I said I would play with, I will I will, I promise, maybe even tomorrow.

I'm redoing my website a bit. yeah!

[thekid24]

LOL, we are reading about them....trying them, ummm not yet! LOL
the kind of textures I use?

There are no rules, just know the basics of blending modes. The possiblities are endless.:cool:

[LeesaB]

the kind of textures I use?

There are no rules, just know the basics of blending modes. The possiblities are endless.:cool:

yeah and when I learn how to do that, I'll take you out to dinner! K

[Stephie]

Thanks Steph, What lens do you use? When I went to glass, my whole life changed. really. 2.8 amazing lenses.


Well I just got my tamron 17-50 2.8
and i have a tamron 28-75 2.8
and the nifty
and kit lens

[kja]

Hear, hear on the glass, Lisa! I love my fast glass - it's so much fun to play with and the images are just WOW usually.

So glad I did a huge shopping spree last October :D

[LeesaB]

I've seen a photographer shoot an entire wedding with his kit lens AND do an amazing job, me, it would be a total disaster.

I had those tamrons and my second still shoots with one. I just rented her the 24-70 2.8L canon lens because she is having major issues with her focus, and other things, IF she can't shoot with the 24-70 then it's her, but I'm betting it's the lens, I had the same issues.

I hate to tell you there is a difference, but for me, there was/is a huge difference.

I've still got a long LONG way to go.

[thekid24]

yeah and when I learn how to do that, I'll take you out to dinner! K
pick up a photoshop book...turn to the blending mode section...read up on it...DONE.:p

[LeesaB]

Jared, you know me better then that, don't you?

[thekid24]

Jared, you know me better then that, don't you?
that your kinda spastic? yes.lol

still doesnt explain how you cant flip through a book to one section...even if you have to skip a whole bunch to get to it:p

[LeesaB]

that your kinda spastic? yes.lol

still doesnt explain how you cant flip through a book to one section...even if you have to skip a whole bunch to get to it:p

You can just read it to me, OK.

OK< I will seriously give it a try. I have a photoshop book around here somewhere and I will find it and read it and see if I understand it after

[kja]

Hehehe - I vote for you to learn how and then give the rest of a shortened version, Lisa! My photoshop books are languishing on the shelf at the moment. I really must take some time to learn more.

[LeesaB]

I think Jared is a pro, and I think he should take some time out and do a step by step for us.

anyone?

[LeesaB]

well, I'm over my fear of the "the mist" now. LOL

I'm going to bed. Night everyone Seet dreams

[kja]

yes, I vote for Jared!

[thekid24]

ok deal
:D

[thekid24]

go to my profile.....then go to my posts ive made....look for any of the Before & After titles...click there and youll see.;)

[thekid24]

oh what the party has died down now? sheesh:p

[kja]

Ever have one of those days that goes from great to mediocre to down the toilet? Well, that has been my day.

Who was talking about tequila? I could sure use a few shots right now...

Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

[LeesaB]

go to my profile.....then go to my posts ive made....look for any of the Before & After titles...click there and youll see.;)

oh what the party has died down now? sheesh:p

way to kill the thread Jared. :D;)

[LeesaB]

Ever have one of those days that goes from great to mediocre to down the toilet? Well, that has been my day.

Who was talking about tequila? I could sure use a few shots right now...

Hopefully tomorrow will be better!

Yep about a week ago, and I'm still trying to climb out of it LOL

[LeesaB]

Good morning anyone? WAKE UP!

[JimAskew]

Good morning anyone? WAKE UP!

Good Morning :)

Shhh....lurking from work :rolleyes:

[Tommy]

Good Morning :)

Shhh....lurking from work :rolleyes:

Morning Jim! Morning Lisa!

And Jim... I'm lurking from work too... so I won't tell if you don't tell... ;)

[LeesaB]

I won't tell, I enjoy the company.

[thekid24]

way to kill the thread Jared. :D;)
I know. I guess some people didnt want me to teach textures:confused:

[LeesaB]

wow where is everyone. I am back from the gym, I have to run and have something transfered over then I will be back

I want you to teach us, not just show us! :-)

[Chris Dana]

Sorry, in really bad mood today. Best for everyone if I stay away from people, the internet, and small woodland creatures....

[LeesaB]

Sorry, in really bad mood today. Best for everyone if I stay away from people, the internet, and small woodland creatures....

Yikes Chris, I really hope everything turns around for you, We're here when you need to vent. :D

[thekid24]

wow where is everyone. I am back from the gym, I have to run and have something transfered over then I will be back

I want you to teach us, not just show us! :-)
I will indeed try
:eek:

[LeesaB]

I will indeed try
:eek:

then we will learn very well and be taught by someone who is proven he knows what he is doing!

[thekid24]

then we will learn very well and be taught by someone who is proven he knows what he is doing!
i am:confused:

[Chris Dana]

Yikes Chris, I really hope everything turns around for you, We're here when you need to vent. :D

It'll work it's way out eventually. Just stuff that doesn't need to be aired out on a public forum.

Anyway, someone needs to be teaching us how to do textures. The only problem I saw with the textures that were posted earlier is that I don't think they could legally be used on images from wedding photogs as they'll be making money off them.

[LeesaB]

It'll work it's way out eventually. Just stuff that doesn't need to be aired out on a public forum.

Anyway, someone needs to be teaching us how to do textures. The only problem I saw with the textures that were posted earlier is that I don't think they could legally be used on images from wedding photogs as they'll be making money off them.

Chris, those were offered on a public forum for people to use, so I think they can be....
She listed then on a site I belong to that gives away textures, templates and such,

[LeesaB]

i am:confused:

YEP! You IS!

[thekid24]

if theyre done right...how can someone pinpoint whos texture it belongs to?

:D food for thought.

[Chris Dana]

Chris, those were offered on a public forum for people to use, so I think they can be....
She listed then on a site I belong to that gives away textures, templates and such,

I guess I interpreted the Creative Commons license differently.

From the site:
"Full size images with creative commons (non commercial usage) licenses."

Would "non commercial usage" mean that you can't make money off any use of the textures?

[LeesaB]

I guess I interpreted the Creative Commons license differently.

From the site:
"Full size images with creative commons (non commercial usage) licenses."

Would "non commercial usage" mean that you can't make money off any use of the textures?

How strange, because it was offered on that site,I'll make sure the site owner knows that then and can clarify it or make them take it back.

Hmm...you are grumpy huh LOL

[Chris Dana]

Hmm...you are grumpy huh LOL

Yup. Rehearsal tonight is going to be fun. Last week, I had to deal with people forgetting to check if they had music when the conductor announced the rehearsal order (but why would anyone want to put their music in order to save time). Which then led to me almost killing a bassist for just making hand gestures at me to signify that he didn't have the piece.

One might even say I'm taking on one part of Tom's signature (and it ain't old or tolerated).

[LeesaB]

Yup. Rehearsal tonight is going to be fun. Last week, I had to deal with people forgetting to check if they had music when the conductor announced the rehearsal order (but why would anyone want to put their music in order to save time). Which then led to me almost killing a bassist for just making hand gestures at me to signify that he didn't have the piece.

One might even say I'm taking on one part of Tom's signature (and it ain't old or tolerated).

You'll be fine....Things will look better in the morning! Always do.

This too shall pass!

[Chris Dana]

You'll be fine....Things will look better in the morning! Always do.

This too shall pass!

I'm sure it will. In the meantime, I'll just be under my desk plotting the destruction of the universe.

[LeesaB]

I'm sure it will. In the meantime, I'll just be under my desk plotting the destruction of the universe.

Ok, my kids watch a cartoon and I have NO IDEA the name but the "mad scientist" that is on it went flashing through my head when I read what you wrote LOL

[Stephie]

Hey do you guys use noisewear, or noise ninja? I have noiseware, and like to use it on grainy images,

Do you use it in your batch processing? Or only as needed? I think that's why all my images are looking softer. I don't think i have my noiseware settings right...sigh.

[Stephie]

Hey do you guys use noisewear, or noise ninja? I have noiseware, and like to use it on grainy images,

Do you use it in your batch processing? Or only as needed? I think that's why all my images are looking softer. I don't think i have my noiseware settings right...sigh.


And I think that limits my questions for the day. Sheesh. :rolleyes:

[Maureen Souza]

Hey do you guys use noisewear, or noise ninja? I have noiseware, and like to use it on grainy images,

Do you use it in your batch processing? Or only as needed? I think that's why all my images are looking softer. I don't think i have my noiseware settings right...sigh.
Steph, I use Kodak Digital Gem Professional. I find it to be much more skin friendly han Noisewear or Neat Image and it has sliders to adjust softeness, sharpness, clarity, etc. I think it cost about $99 when I purchased it 3 years ago.

[LeesaB]

Hey do you guys use noisewear, or noise ninja? I have noiseware, and like to use it on grainy images,

Do you use it in your batch processing? Or only as needed? I think that's why all my images are looking softer. I don't think i have my noiseware settings right...sigh.

I use Noise Ninja, but on a picture by picture basis. I never batch process with that or portraiture.

[JimAskew]

I use Noise Ninja, but on a picture by picture basis. I never batch process with that or portraiture.

I'm with Lisa, Noise Ninja on a picture by picture basis. I bought the "lite" version and it will not allow a batch run.

I also have a German product called DXO that allows me to batch process when necessary. I DXO for "free" when my brother bought it with a 4 install license. It is a very complex photo adjustment tool.

[LeesaB]

I'm with Lisa, Noise Ninja on a picture by picture basis. I bought the "lite" version and it will not allow a batch run.

I also have a German product called DXO that allows me to batch process when necessary. I DXO for "free" when my brother bought it with a 4 install license. It is a very complex photo adjustment tool.

I think that last program would scare me Jim! LOL

[Stephie]

I think that last program would scare me Jim! LOL

Yikes.


I know I ask so many questions. Sorry for that. I just want to ask some nice people...I'm just trying to start my business, and I'm trying to do well, sometimes I get a little discouraged. And It seems safe here.

THere isn't any nice wedding photog around here that is willing to help me out. They are all stuffy and such. I did meet one man at the wedding saturday that I helped decorated. I told him I was just starting and we chatted a bit. He seemed nice enough...I shot him an email today. Maybe he can give me some tips

[LeesaB]

Yikes.


I know I ask so many questions. Sorry for that. I just want to ask some nice people...I'm just trying to start my business, and I'm trying to do well, sometimes I get a little discouraged. And It seems safe here.

THere isn't any nice wedding photog around here that is willing to help me out. They are all stuffy and such. I did meet one man at the wedding saturday that I helped decorated. I told him I was just starting and we chatted a bit. He seemed nice enough...I shot him an email today. Maybe he can give me some tips

I'm not sure why you seem to be apologizing, I don't mind your questions, I don't think anyone else does either and I think people answer them when they can or are on. SO, don't sweat it. It's what the forums are about asking and learning and doing.

we don't always have all the answers and when we don't you can go to the topic in the forums and do a search and sometimes you can find an answer that way, I have done this before and generally it does help.

You mix a good bit of chat and questions so I don't think you are any different then any of us. So enjoy, relax and ask away.

[Maureen Souza]

Yikes.


I know I ask so many questions. Sorry for that. I just want to ask some nice people...I'm just trying to start my business, and I'm trying to do well, sometimes I get a little discouraged. And It seems safe here.

THere isn't any nice wedding photog around here that is willing to help me out. They are all stuffy and such. I did meet one man at the wedding saturday that I helped decorated. I told him I was just starting and we chatted a bit. He seemed nice enough...I shot him an email today. Maybe he can give me some tips
Ask away, Steph. I have no website or formal business but I get regular phone calls and shoot once or twice a month for clients. And that is enough for me because I already have a full-time job at the hospital.

EDIT: I also just signed up as a volunteer for "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep" which is an org. that takes bereavement photos for new parents.

[LeesaB]

Hey Maureen, I also do NILMDTS. It's a great organization that is often mis understood. I'm glad to be a part of it!

[Maureen Souza]

Hey Maureen, I also do NILMDTS. It's a great organization that is often mis understood. I'm glad to be a part of it!
When I found out there were only 3 volunteers in this and 2 neighboring counties, I knew they needed some help. Being a nurse as well as a photographer, I felt like this fit into my life.

[Stephie]

I don't know if my heart could stand it.
I mean if it was a friend or family I could....

I'm glad that there are people like the two of you who can

[LeesaB]

I don't know if my heart could stand it.
I mean if it was a friend or family I could....

I'm glad that there are people like the two of you who can


You know, for me, when I get behind the camera "I'm working" I've told this story a few times but, almost 5 years ago, I had to bury a very close friend. The family asked me to photograph the event, he was not a rock or movie star but in his circle he was famous and the funeral was a true production. Another of our friends who served in Vietnam was a pall bearer and when they put Stan's casket in the back of the limo, he dropped to his knees and wept like a baby. Had I not been behind he camera I know I would have lost it, right then and there. I managed to maintain by just being in "working" mode.

Same thing happened when my daughter had Ami, they took her down for an emergency C section, I felt myself "loosing it" so I grabbed my camera and just started to shoot the Doctors going in, my SIL putting on a gown etc, until he came from the room with Baby Ami, I followed the whole thing and kept myself "together"

Plus I'm an ugly crier, it just is not a pretty sight.

[kja]

Morning, All!

Steph - I don't actually have any noise reduction software at the moment. I looked at Noise Ninja and downloaded their trial version, but haven't needed it since last year, so never bothered to buy any. I like to read questions like yours so I can keep up with what's out there should I need to buy something later LOL

lisa - how's the week going? Is hubby settling in?

Kudos to you two for volunteering in that way. I think it's a great organization and a really important part of the grieving process. I wish more people had access to it.

So today has started, and I'm crossing my fingers it's smoother than yesterday. Yikes! What an afternoon that was.

I've just put a special for prints up on my blog and sent out emails to past clients, so it will be interesting to see if a little discount incentive will nudge more sales this month. I'm leaving on holidays at the end of the month and didn't want to take on much actual shooting, just in case things went phooey and I was pushed for time, so this seemed like a good way to try to keep busy!

[LeesaB]

Hey Kristin,

yep he is there, 2nd day of work and things are going rather well. We need to find a home, but slowly things are happening. It's a BIG move. My oldest son is there now, seeing if he wants to move down with us.

Things just keep happening and I just keep riding the waves. :D

[Jon]

So, you guys going to turn the corner early enough tonight that I can give you your new thread and title, or you going to let Tom give you his usual "Here you go. I'm going to bed."?

[kja]

Sounds like you are coping well, Lisa. Riding the waves is a good approach to major changes, I find LOL

[LeesaB]

Time to do that thing again, is it! COOL....

[kja]

another new thread? Time flies!

[LeesaB]

Where is our fearless leader? he's abandoned us? Nah, he's probably off saving the souls of countless POTN posters...

I say let Tom have the honors of turning us over again!

[kja]

I just saw your post on going into the zone when you're working. I find I do this, too - I know what's going on around me, but I don't let it get to me. And I've been lucky not to have too much sadness or melancholy around me.

Except for the speech the groom's friend did to celebrate their dog that had died just before the wedding. The groom felt about his dog almost the way I felt about my beloved Diva and it took a lot of control to get back to the task at hand!

[LeesaB]

I guess I can seperate well, work and emotion. Not a pro at it, but ask my assitant, when I am working, I am working! I mean business and I intend to do well and get the shots I need. I do have to watch when I get too far into the zone, I don't want to offend bystanders.

[kja]

Luckily weddings are usually fun happy affairs so you can get some giggles in while you're working to keep grounded!

[LeesaB]

yes I am glad about that for sure.

I have another wedding this weekend, yeah! I love it when I am working, down time is hard for me, but this year downtime will mean exploring a new city! I'm sure my blog will be doing well.

[kja]

Great on the wedding this weekend - hope you get picture postcard weather for it.

I'm hoping to take a day or two for myself this weekend and hit the ocean - who knows what will happen, though, this week has been screwy so far and planning anything concrete just isn't in the cards right now!

Bring on the holidays, I say!

[sapearl]

....peeks in door.... smells strong wiff of estrogen...place seems quite familiar... haven't been here in a while; nice, warm and fuzzy, friendly.

[LeesaB]

....peeks in door.... smells strong wiff of estrogen...place seems quite familiar... haven't been here in a while; nice, warm and fuzzy, friendly.

HEY! where have YOU been?

[LeesaB]

Great on the wedding this weekend - hope you get picture postcard weather for it.

I'm hoping to take a day or two for myself this weekend and hit the ocean - who knows what will happen, though, this week has been screwy so far and planning anything concrete just isn't in the cards right now!

Bring on the holidays, I say!

I hope you get your day Kristin! Cuz I love to see the pictures when you do :D

[sapearl]

Hey there Leesa - good to see you all. I've been trying to dig myself out from wedding and bar mitzvah proofs and a never ending "honey-do list."

[LeesaB]

Hey there Leesa - good to see you all. I've been trying to dig myself out from wedding and bar mitzvah proofs and a never ending "honey-do list."

When you gonna post some for us to see? huh huh huh

[Jon]

New home's here (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=514298). Have fun!