I get no respect!

Gee, Thanks Tom! Talk about a boost for the old self esteem. Even my cat thinks I'm a loser! And he wonders why I make him sleep in the garage....

My New Look!

I need a new hairstyle cuz I'm feeling quite frumpy these days. On my quest for that perfect new look, I stumbled upon a site where I could upload a picture of myself then try on new dos. I could even change the color, and add make up. It was quite fun except the only free hairstyles were lame ones. I look quite fancy in a few of these...don't ya think?

By the way, I usually don't have 3 chins, but that's what happens when you try holding a 500 lb camera as far away from your body as possible.

Practice Makes Perfect, Right?

Sheesh, I'm trying to get this Photography, Post Processing stuff all figured out. It's difficult for someone like me. I can't grasp it. But I'll keep on trying....as long as Jessica will be my subject. The poor thing pops over for a quick minute and I squeal with delight because I finally have something to photograph other than the cats! She rolls her eyes and gets irritated with me because I never have a clue as to what I'm doing.

I'm trying to learn to use my camera in something other than auto mode. Seems I'm always forgetting something. There's too much to remember. Either the white balance wasn't changed (see the blue cast in the close up?) or I forgot to change the ISO....it's always something. These are my latest favorites. I know they aren't perfect and if you have some CC for me I'd really appreciate it! I'd love to know how to get rid of the blue/green casts without losing the blue in her eyes. So much to learn....

I did get a new 50 mm lense which I think I'm going to like.....if I ever get the hang of it.

I also got Photoshop Elements 6, so I'm trying my best to learn black and white conversions, etc. I used to have photoshop CS2 but I lost it when my hard disk crashed. I didn't want to spend a ton of money upgrading and I read that PSE6 was easier to learn. yeah, right. I spent several days banging my head on the desk, then finally broke down and bought Photoshop Elements 6 for Dummies...my kinda book. Maybe (and that's a BIG maybe) I'll learn something now ...

Missing Patrick

This empty nest business is for the birds. Pun intended....but true!

4 weeks from today I'll be on a jet to see my boy. I can't wait! Mike and I switch off years for planning our anniversary celebration. It's my year this year and I figured Burbank CA would be the perfect place to celebrate our 24th Anniversary. Then I figured while we were at it, let's stay until after Mother's Day....might as well, right? Jessica has to work every Sunday so I wouldn't be able to see her anyway. Maybe I can stretch it out a bit and get a day with each kid.

I'm looking forward to seeing his new digs....most importantly I'm just looking forward to hanging out with him. Oh, and please let there be sunshine. I could really use some!

I inclued a couple of my favorite headshots from Pat's portfolio. Break A Leg Patrick! xox