Fluffy the Eyeless Dog

Once upon a time there was an intrepid photographer who had a belief that if he just bought the next new piece of gear, his pictures would be a good as the guys on Garage Glamour. After a few piece of gear didn’t accomplish this he learned better. But that’s not really the point of…

Lights

Did I mention that I ordered a studio light and a light meter. If UPS will get off their collective butts I will have it today. Last night I freaked a little wondering if I had remember to order a light stand. I have. Today I realized I need a hot shoe adapter. See studio…

Light Meter

In my on going obsession with photography I want some new gear. Specifically I want studio lighting. But alas the Mrs doesn’t feel we have the money. And she’s probably right. If I got the lights I’d then need a light meter. My buddy Bob Warren suggested the Sekonic L308B II FlashMate as an inexpensive…

People Who Died

I’m feeling very strange today. It all started when I decided the name “Phil” was the funniest word in the English language. Then I had to hear the Jim Carroll class song People Who Died. Oh and stay far far away from the Dumb Ass Truckers Drive By Truckers version. These guys suck in so…

How to make a waiter remember you

I’ve been reading Waiter Rant for a while now because it is informative and interesting. One thing I’ve been sharing with my friends that I learned there is waiters judge you solely on how you tip. Well I may be wrong, but there are other factors that get you remembered and he posted them today.

And I thought I was obsessed

I’m currently re-listening to some Tony Robbins stuff and one of the things he says is that if you take massive action you will see massive change. If you do something a little better everyday, you get more than 365 time better over a year. Anyway this guy took this to heart and decided to…

Photography Obsession

I haven’t posted in a long time because I’ve become totally obsessed with photography. Its pretty much all I think about lately. OK, I still go to work and deal well with my family and church, but I’m thinking a lot about what kind of pictures I can take. What started it was a friend…

Running

Update on my fitness goals and program. I’m now on week two of the 5K prep program. I’ve run twice this week, so I’ve only got one to go. I did all my running, push-ups and sit-ups for last week’s goal and am now the proud owner of an iPod shuffle. I’m not continuing the…