Back at my favorite coffee shop in Boise musing about whatever, whenever, and wherever I feel. Now that I got my smart ass attitude in check I suppose it is time for me to start my rant of sorts.
I often get asked what I consider to be the most difficult aspect of doing a wedding. Surprisingly, this question comes more often than not and here are some of the assumptions I hear.
The mother of the bride is a pain in your arse
Either the bride or groom decide to skip out on the sessions initially wanted
You have a million people following you around trying to get the same picture
The bridal party fails to be anywhere on time
People mess with your equipment
After hearing these assumptions I can only say that other than messing with my equipment none of the others really bother me. To sit and bitch about a perfect day for one turned imperfect for another is useless and would mean I needed to find a new profession. In the case of #1 which is the most common assumption I say who cares simply because I am there for the B&G and nobody else. Is that a good answer?
Some of you have taken the time to send emails complimenting some of the things I have been lucky enough to pull off with a camera and I want to say thank you tons! The fact that you take a moment to send along an email means a bunch and is just another aspect of what I love about this lifestyle. That’s right, I called photography a way of life….Better not get me started on that one. Regardless, I have achieved a little bit just because there have been many who have taken the time teach and because nobody is above learning, I feel fortunate to have been humbled by some of the best. Repeat with me, NOBODY IS ABOVE LEARNING IF THEY WANT IT BAD ENOUGH!
Just spent spring break with my kiddo Devon and I have to admit I take for granted how intuitive kids are. I swear nothing gets by that bugger but it was no less a great week for some much needed father son time. Makes me wonder what type of world lies ahead for him considering the way things continue to go. Though I try to avoid the pitfall of total political debate it hounds me and wraps its dingy arms around my body! Perhaps that is the problem. Here we go dammit…Politics as a name is nothing more than an abstract fallacy used to sell emboldened reputations laced with deceit. What we need is accountability, sustainability, and most of all leadership. Does that mean Obama is the guy? Hillary the Woman? John the other guy? I dunno except to say that too many old & over privileged rich people continue to sit atop the highest seats while allowing themselves to become out of touch with the nuts and bolts of America. Imagine a scenario where some young, middle class person arises above it all who bears no affiliation to wealth as we know it, privilege as we loath, and a fakeness that makes us sick. What you have is a man or woman interconnected to the synergy that should be America. Based on what I see, don’t expect that concept to arrive in stores anytime soon.
Go ahead, cast your votes now for Lance………………….For the record, being rich is just fine before you send me some hate mail.....
The weather is getting warmer and I am glad though my peeps in the south are already seeing the 80’s as it skims there tanned foreheads. You lucky bastards I curse you.
Well that concludes my ranting I am ready for Launa & Nate who are going to be gracing me with their presence this weekend for a marathon shoot. (Should either of you read this, PACK A LUNCH :) )
Your Fatherly Advice
Enjoy Bear Grylls in “Man vs. Wild” with your kids, the show rocks and will have your kiddos amazed and howling after they see him eat a scorpion.
99% of the dating advice MSN preaches is B.S. and no more insightful than what you read on the bathroom walls in Jr. High.
Spend your “Stimulus Check” on something worthwhile
Be like me and learn not to take life so serious all the time
Go downtown and listen to the local musicians in the coffee shops, they will blow you away.
Java Mocha for All My Friends,
Lance
“Even emptiness can be photographed when all it needs is inspiration to create”
I often get asked what I consider to be the most difficult aspect of doing a wedding. Surprisingly, this question comes more often than not and here are some of the assumptions I hear.
The mother of the bride is a pain in your arse
Either the bride or groom decide to skip out on the sessions initially wanted
You have a million people following you around trying to get the same picture
The bridal party fails to be anywhere on time
People mess with your equipment
After hearing these assumptions I can only say that other than messing with my equipment none of the others really bother me. To sit and bitch about a perfect day for one turned imperfect for another is useless and would mean I needed to find a new profession. In the case of #1 which is the most common assumption I say who cares simply because I am there for the B&G and nobody else. Is that a good answer?
Some of you have taken the time to send emails complimenting some of the things I have been lucky enough to pull off with a camera and I want to say thank you tons! The fact that you take a moment to send along an email means a bunch and is just another aspect of what I love about this lifestyle. That’s right, I called photography a way of life….Better not get me started on that one. Regardless, I have achieved a little bit just because there have been many who have taken the time teach and because nobody is above learning, I feel fortunate to have been humbled by some of the best. Repeat with me, NOBODY IS ABOVE LEARNING IF THEY WANT IT BAD ENOUGH!
Just spent spring break with my kiddo Devon and I have to admit I take for granted how intuitive kids are. I swear nothing gets by that bugger but it was no less a great week for some much needed father son time. Makes me wonder what type of world lies ahead for him considering the way things continue to go. Though I try to avoid the pitfall of total political debate it hounds me and wraps its dingy arms around my body! Perhaps that is the problem. Here we go dammit…Politics as a name is nothing more than an abstract fallacy used to sell emboldened reputations laced with deceit. What we need is accountability, sustainability, and most of all leadership. Does that mean Obama is the guy? Hillary the Woman? John the other guy? I dunno except to say that too many old & over privileged rich people continue to sit atop the highest seats while allowing themselves to become out of touch with the nuts and bolts of America. Imagine a scenario where some young, middle class person arises above it all who bears no affiliation to wealth as we know it, privilege as we loath, and a fakeness that makes us sick. What you have is a man or woman interconnected to the synergy that should be America. Based on what I see, don’t expect that concept to arrive in stores anytime soon.
Go ahead, cast your votes now for Lance………………….For the record, being rich is just fine before you send me some hate mail.....
The weather is getting warmer and I am glad though my peeps in the south are already seeing the 80’s as it skims there tanned foreheads. You lucky bastards I curse you.
Well that concludes my ranting I am ready for Launa & Nate who are going to be gracing me with their presence this weekend for a marathon shoot. (Should either of you read this, PACK A LUNCH :) )
Your Fatherly Advice
Enjoy Bear Grylls in “Man vs. Wild” with your kids, the show rocks and will have your kiddos amazed and howling after they see him eat a scorpion.
99% of the dating advice MSN preaches is B.S. and no more insightful than what you read on the bathroom walls in Jr. High.
Spend your “Stimulus Check” on something worthwhile
Be like me and learn not to take life so serious all the time
Go downtown and listen to the local musicians in the coffee shops, they will blow you away.
Java Mocha for All My Friends,
Lance
“Even emptiness can be photographed when all it needs is inspiration to create”
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