(a)botz | Life, and the things that matter

9 days....

2010-09-08T23:35:00.000-07:00

til the baby's expected arrival.

Sooo... I watched this video blog about a girl's labor and delivery yesterday and I froze and felt my heart drop.
Not like I haven't gone through it before, I just don't remember anymore. =S

I am extremely extremely extremely afraid of the pain and going through normal delivery.
I wish we were allowed to take a shot of vodka or two right before delivery.
That would definitely help the heart from beating like crazy.

That is all.

Time.

2010-08-09T01:31:00.000-07:00

Nine Months.
So much has changed.

Nine months ago, I made a choice.
Enough was enough.
I needed a change.
I wanted my life back.
I needed to breathe again.
He needed the same thing.
We separated.
& There was not a single day that I found myself regretting that choice.

Eight months ago, another decision had to be made.
I found out I was carrying another child.
Under the worst situation, I had to consider abortion.
It's hard to admit but I don't have anything against it.
Situations are situations and one can only decide what's best for themselves.
Thing was, I couldn't.
I did not have the heart or strength to go through it.
I knew, however, that no matter what happens, I have people I can count on to help me raise another child like my first. I didn't have to go through it alone.
As hard as it was, I knew this was another decision I wouldn't regret.

1 month.
1 month to go, yet more decisions to make.
Things have only started getting better, or more like, I am.
I dont know if I'm ready to go back to what I've left.
I don't know if I'm ready to have him back in my life.
For years, it was always about taking chances with him.
I don't know if I can take another shot at this.

Although still "legally" married, it has been tooo long.

Time.

mommy? mommy? MOMMMMMYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-07-17T13:03:00.000-07:00

Mommy, can you help me make this airplane?
Mommy, I'm thirsty, I want iced tea please?
Mommy, check this out.
Mommy, can I eat my breakfast now?
Mommy, can I have hotdog with bread and cheese?
Mommy, can you check in your computer how to make this airplane?
Mommyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, yesterday, I was joking around and I was imitating him, "MOmyy!! mommy!!! mommmyyy!!!". lols
and he's like, "oh, can u stop please?"

hahas. exactly my thoughts.

I love it though. Knowing how my grown up little boy still needs me.
He thanks me the other day for not going to work anymore so I can spend time with him.
Sure enough, It's time needed for him. 2 more months and he'd have to share his mommy with another little one.

Funny thing last night, as he was sleeping,
He said "Mommmy!!!" on his sleep, then woke a bit as I said, "what's wrong?".
He laughed. "just kidding. I was talking in my dream."
hahas.

Summer 2010; Ecko and Lara graduates VBS

2010-07-10T23:05:00.000-07:00

yay! Congrats Ate Lara and Ecko! The kids performed the songs they learned throughout the week, Ecko was proud about his contribution to the actions to the song. Then we headed off to the gym for their mini country fair, explains why everyone was so dressed up country-ish. They had different booths to play around with, then the kids headed off to the playground.

Gotta love kids. <3

Tomorrow, the kids will have their official VBS Graduation and we'll be there to watch them perform their songs again.

Awesome Job, Ecko! Mommy's proud =)

summer 2010; day 3

2010-07-08T00:15:00.000-07:00

So today didn't really go as planned.

Ecko had a sudden train-phobia? Or it was probably the heat that made him have one of his days. So, instead of heading downtown to meet my long time primary 6 friend, she had to come over to richmond to see us. All because I couldn't convince my little boy to ride a train. =S

Anyways, he was back to being all hyper after and so I asked him why he didn't wanna ride the train. He says: Cause' I like Richmond. I wanna stay in Richmond.

hmyeah. Had a crazy time at iHop as ecko entertains the hell outtav us. Reminiscing and a 14 year long life update. Headed off to steveston as nempot came and played tourist guide and Ecko in charge of the camera. He says he wants to be a photographer when he grows up. ^_^

Awesome Day. Beautiful Weather. Good Food. yay! summer. <3

summer 2010; day 2

2010-07-06T17:39:00.001-07:00

I woke up at 12 today. I did not even feel the morning come in.

Probably cause' I didn't get to sleep until it was knda sorta already bright outside.
I keep rolling around, trying to get a comfy spot for little tummy bebe, had to wait til
he's done rolling around and the hiccups.
Anyways, ecko and lara had these free bowling tickets from their schools, so we went and used them up today. Me and arvin were playing sitters, hehe, which made him feel old, he says. Brought the camera along too and had some pictures taken of them both. They enjoyed posing away. We found this school bus by the parking lot before going in to play bowling, supah cool i must say.

Brother played around with the 70-200mm 2.8 sigma which hasn't been out for a while. Can i get an awe-some?!

We then headed home cuz ninong arvin had to get ready for work. Beautiful Day out! It's starting to get pretty hot.. bah! i burn.

summer 2010; day 1

2010-07-05T22:57:00.000-07:00

Today marks the first official day of me being a full-time-mommy-minus-work and so begins my Summer 2010.

Today was also the first day of my little boy attending his Summer Vacation Bible School, along with a family friend, ate Lara. We had to get up early at 8am and we couldn't get him up since he slept so late last night, until Ate Lara came and he was up in a second. hehe, kids.

They both were talking about wearing their converse today, and we had an amusing breakfast conversation about nails, babies and beyblade. Ahh, lovely morning.

Asked what their lesson was; Love. <3

Did things today that I haven't in the longest time. I freakin slept in while the kids were away, had the longest most relaxing shower, face masked, indulged in my craving and had dinner together with my parents while we watch Karate Kid. I tried to think when the last time we actually sat down for dinner together.

Some things we need once in a while.

It will take a while to get used to being a stay home mommy again, but i find that it's my much needed break and much needed make-up-time for my growing boy. <3

I can't stop Missing you

2010-06-02T05:03:00.000-07:00

4am. trey songz + photoshop.

Play with an old photo. Try new things. Combine effects and such you've learned for the past few.

So, here's a combination of the processing I've been doing lately.

+First off, I have the un-model-like skin which means that I have to do a lotta retouch if not too much make up on. With that, we have Mr. CoffeeShop Powder Room to thank for. Go download now!

+& then we move on with basic burn and dodge, burn the eyeliner, a little faux shadow on that cheek to make me less cheek-ier.

+& then we play around with Color Balance. yes, go ahead, play! I like the midtones around the Blue and Cyan.. I can't say why, I just do.

+Add the textures! Find any image you have lying around your desktop, Motion Blur and Overlay.

+Add A Bokeh layer if desired. I desire. hehe.

+Pick a Song. Play in repeat mode and add lyrics.

+Whatever layer you add on, Mask Layer and erase on Eyes. Let that be the one that stands out. Just cause.

Happy Photoshopping =)

On a Rainy Day, Serenade.

2010-05-18T16:47:00.000-07:00

I have been looking forward all week for my day off at work cause. The Sun's been out most of the week and it's such a nice day out. I just wanted to shoot!!!

Finally, I get my off. Guess what I had to wake up to today? RAIN!

Oh wells, what the hell. I hear my brother playing "Collide" on his guitar on the other room and had this image in my head. "How'd you like to shoot in the rain?" =D

Thankfully, he was a willing model.

So, we set up the lights, had "Collide" on my playlist on replay and took shots in the rain.

more at: http://abotz.carbonmade.com

What Drives You?

Music. Music. Music.

As I was looking through the photos we took, I was telling my brother how important it is for me to have Music on when I do a shoot. I don't know if it's just me or if it's the same with other photographers or creative minds.

When I have that song in replay, the head starts working and it helps me to focus from preparing, composing, to editing and the final photo. If anything, I find that Music gives me direction. Like being behind the camera lens, it's a different world.

So, If you've been feeling a little dull and uninspired lately, try and pick a song, put it on replay, and see if it doesn't motivate you. =)

This dull, rainy day seemed to turn out pretty well in the end.

Happy Shooting!

Black & White Series: Among Other Things

2010-05-11T02:42:00.000-07:00

As I was browsing through my hard disk for "STOCKED" photos, I came across these.

As some of you may know, I like to photograph mainly People. People and Portraits are more my thing over anything else. For whatever reason, I just find it more interesting.

However, One should always take some time out of their comfort zone and explore other things. I tried.

So here I share a number of my Non-People Photographs, Enjoy. =)

What have you Explored lately?

A Play with Shadows.

2010-05-09T08:24:00.000-07:00

If you've seen ANTM's last episode, I love the Shoot Tyra had with the ANTM Ladies.

'Course, I can't be in New Zealand to "Find the Light", lols. But here's an attempt at creating patterns with Shadows.

The hat on top was especially used for that + Holding a Chair in front of me at the lower shot.

So, here's a Selfie at 21 Weeks. =)

I forgot how much time it took to set up a selfie, plus forgetting that I'm pregnant in the process, I was sweating, standing in front for test shots and going back to the camera to check how it turns out. hehe.

If anything, it helps having a mirror behind the camera for a quick view of how the shot turned out, but we just recently moved and it was 2am, and everyone was asleep. boo! So, I had no idea where they put that mirror I use for a selfies setup.

[Setup was an AB800 bare camera left]

I appreciate Comments+Critiques. If there's anything you'd do differently to make this a better shot.

Today's Randomness:

My little boy wrote "SOS" under the teddy bear he drew for me for Mother's Day. I asked, why.

He says, "It's for Hugs and Kisses".

hehe.

So, here yah go. Happy Mothers Day to the lovely Mothers Out There.

We definitely are Blessed.

SOS.

If We Saw the World in Black and White

2010-05-08T01:19:00.000-07:00

For the next few months, we shall explore the World in Black and White. =)

I have been wanting to do a Set on "Something", not exactly knowing what for the past months, I have been waiting for that kick of inspiration. Been Way Too Long, I say.

random quote of the day:

"Art enables us to Find Ourselves, and Lose Ourselves at the same time".

--Thomas Merton

Happy Friday =)

Work Space Must Inspire.

2010-05-04T21:42:00.000-07:00

Totally photography unrelated. But, we just moved to a new place and I am currently setting up the work space. =D

Ladies and their natural love for anything and everything STYLE-ISH.

When hubby and I were debating about the whole Mac vs PC, He was telling me how I can get the same things that a Mac has in a PC, altogether in a lower price. I, on the other hand, insisted that one thing a Mac has that a PC has never ever ever ever measure up, is the Design.

You can look at a different branded computer/laptop, whatever it is, you're gonna have to look up the specs to be Wow-ed!

But with a Mac, you fall in love at first sight, you drool over the way it's designed, simple yet with elegance, on the spot, you know you WANT ONE! and then you check out the specs. =)

As you can already tell, I am very Pro-Mac. & could care less if Windows 7 was my hubby's idea. (teehee)

Anyhoos, One thing me and the hubby could agree on is our love for anything Red and Black.

Explains the theme of my beloved work space.

So, it's still blah!, but we'll get there.

I have been looking around for some stylish office supplies and whatnots and stumbled upon

The Office Stylist. I could not stop browsing through the pages, awesome stuff! I was jumping up and down, checking out the online store at http://www.sortingwithstyle.com/

&This be my picks and will go on my To-Get List!

Butt Station Desk Organizer Blue

I think this is Just PLain Genius!! I'm so getting one.

India Black Big Clipboard

Simply love <3

Night Black FAB Desk Pen-

Adorable! Yeas, it's a PEN. Not a Liquid Eye Liner.

& Finally, the very one thing that I'm extremely excited to get...

Tempaper.

It's temporary wall paper! I've been wanting to paint/put wallpaper on but since we're only renting, we're not really allowed to. AHHHH! Imagine the excitement when I found this, here.

They have awesome patterns to choose from.

Work space, meet your future temporary wallpaper.

More awesome stuff at The Office Stylist, if you're looking for some chic and fun office stuff.

I can't wait to get all the organizing and cleaning up done in here.

I shall share the final look of the new space =D

Looks like I'm in such a make-over mood today that the room's not the only one getting a makeover. How'd you like the blog's new look? ^_^

Alma + Plan B

2010-04-20T23:27:00.000-07:00

The weather's been uberly nice the past few days so I asked Alma if she wanted to go out and do another shoot. As posted in previous blog, I wanted to play around with natural light, which means, I wanted to shoot OUTDOORS!

Today, I woke up, and hmpf! yeas, you guessed it, it was raining! Seriously, Why Today?

We still went with anyways, met up at the mall, to pick up some MAC Lashes. We couldn't decide on which to get so we both got one for each. Plus I had to pick up new foundation since the skin has pretty much been getting painfully pale. WHERE ARE YOU, SUN???

So, we get home. She let me do her make up and I am the kind that has shaky hands when putting make up on other's faces. You can tell how un-experienced I was. But she was up for anything. I let her do her lashes and such, oh, and we even googled some pretty fun/funny make up tutorials. haha. I love GOOGLE! and YOUTUBE!

What I love about her, is that she brings so much stuff on a shoot that you have all these options on what to do when there is nothing planned. We said we'd play around with scarfs and such, and she brought a whole bag! ^_^ Love yah, Alma!

We had to do this one on my room since we're already packing to move to a new place and the house is already full of boxes.

I had so much fun in this shoot cause she was really up for anything and we both were like "whatever!" during the whole process.

I'm super excited to edit through and post the set, so here I leave you with a little preview.

The shot we both agreed we loved...

Beautiful, Isn't She? She works magic in front of the cam ^_-

Check out the rest of the set @ www.abotz.carbonmade.com

Gizelle in Black&White

2010-04-18T10:57:00.000-07:00

So, the weather's been awesome lately. The Sun's finally coming out and I, am having that itch to shoot, shoot and shoot.
Although this time, I would like to play around on the natural light playground.
Gizelle willingly became my model for the day, along with Arvin and Pepper assisting in the creative department.
It was a fun shoot, although, by the time we got on location, it was already dark and I am beating myself up for not bringing external flash and shooting in super high ISO, like this...

Lesson Learned. I shall bring my whole closet of equipments, needed or not. hehe.
nawt!

It was a fun shoot, I have to give it up to my first time model, Gizelle, who so willingly posed and put up with us inspite of our crappy directions. haha. We shall have a part two!

& Agreed, this was both our fave set of the night;

...... cause they were made to for pictures like theeeeseee. haha.

check out more of the set @ www.abotz.carbonmade.com

For the next few weeks, I plan on doing experimental shoots, so if there are willing models & mua's in the area who are up for a fun shoot, please mssg me up and we'll set it up. =D

Let's Get Personal

2010-04-07T02:47:00.000-07:00

www.abotz.carbonmade.com

I was ONLY gonna try it out but I got carried away and got the Premium Account.
Well, it looked better when organized.
I couldn't help myself.

Here is where you'll find my Personal Work.
My Stress Reliever Projects / My Photography Learning Curve / Experimentals / Where I try and draw inspiration from / Collabs / Fun Shoots / Stuff like that.

=) enjoy.

Pre-Christmas Promo and Such..

2009-12-07T00:11:00.000-08:00

So we had our first Pre-Christmas Promo today... which was Awe-Some!!
Had to extend the 13th shoot since it's the last day I'll be taking in sessions for the year 09.

Extremely Happy Thankful and Excited for all the projects that came by this year. Can't believe December's here... this year went incredibly fast. (just like the past 3 years or so have been.) I guess that's what happens when you've reached your 20s.. (booo!)
which btw, I is turning another year older this week. (double booo!)

well, seeyah 2010 ^_^

{extremely bad at updates}

2009-11-28T23:39:00.000-08:00

*apologizes for not updating*

*busyness is the best excuse*

We may be headin on a different direction this coming year..

More creative fun portrait sessions for the year 2010.. exciting!

here's a bit of what to look forward to on the coming year...

& who knew starting a business could be sooo much work!

I just want to shoot! ^_^

Abotz: Smize!!!

2009-10-26T09:47:00.000-07:00

Been watching ANTM religiously since it first came out. hahas.

As you can tell. I love the photo shoots! ^_^

So, I haven't taken any Self Portraits lately since it's been busy busy busy busy.

No, I don't complain. I loves.

So, finally, yesterday, after work, I insisted that the hubby help me out on this one since I found it extremely hard the last time getting the camera on the tripod and holding the reflector while tryna pose. One can only do so much multi-tasking. hah.

This is our best shot!

I'm planning on doing more portraits/headshots over the winter... hopefully be able to get a light setup by next month. **crosses fingers!**

Been doing a lot of reading, preppin up before I get the equipments.

Especially loving Atlanta based Editorial Photographer, Zack Arias' blog about lighting and such, spent a whole night going over his entire blog.

I would love love love to go to one of his OneLightWorkshop. It should be on one of my To Do List 2010.

In other news, I'm not liking Facebook very much.

I can't comment, say what's on my mind, chat, "like" stuff and they tell me my friends aren't my friends.

booo! i hope they fix it soon.

Moments, for keeps: Alyssia Lopez

2009-10-19T23:55:00.001-07:00

I had the pleasure of shooting Ms. Alyssia's 18th Birthday during my very busy weekend.

I got to her through her friend, Airee, who was my very first debut coverage last year. It was a very last minute booking, and I only got to meet her personally at her party. She looked gorgeous in her red dress and you can tell, very loved. I love love the setup and the theme of her party. The names of the table were "Love" in different languages. It was a very creative touch, and the venue was gorgeous.

It's always lovely to see when people you love, your family and closest friends, come together for you to make your special day as special as it can be. I guess this is what makes most special occasions, that memorable.

Having said that, Happy 18th birthday Alyssia! All the best in your life & career! ^_^

(did i mention she's a very talented singer? check her out!)

Beautiful Beginnings: Erald & Faye

2009-10-17T01:19:00.000-07:00

To witness yet another "I do" is extremely priceless.

Again, Congratulations to the newly weds!

The bride looked gorgeous, I was inlove with the venue setup, the whole day was a series of joy, tears, laughs, pre-wedding stress, and everything memorable. The wedding was absolutely beautiful.

I can't say no more.

I should really thank the couple for letting me be a part of their special day.

You guys remind me of why I love what I do. *hugs*

There seemed to be some technical problems when they were showing the slideshow, so I'll definitely be posting them up for you guys.

Will be working on your sneak peeks real soon, so keep an eye out!

I guess the only problem I will keep on having is if I do more weddings is that, I'd have to get used to trying to fight my tears! yeas, I get really emotional on weddings. heh.

It's like watching a romantic movie Live.

But I'm a sucker for these things anyways.

Allryt, this is it for the night, to wrap it up... looks like everyone had an awesome time at the dance floor, ya' think? ^_-

Arriane & Aaliyah

2009-10-07T14:35:00.000-07:00

Here are the lovely kids i had the pleasure of shooting the other day.
They were extremely adorable with the little princessy gowns, I'd have to thank their mommy and daddy for inviting us in their home. Thanks for the dinner too, tita =)

I can't wait to get the rest of the shots done.
Excited to share with you guys, I'm finding myself smiling through while editing these shots.
They're just too adorable! hehe

*ahem* Can't wait to have a girl of my own *ahem* lols.

{your comments and critiques are highly appreciated. =)
Let me know your thoughts}

Sneak peek: Arriane & Ecko

2009-10-05T23:16:00.000-07:00

so, here's what I love about Children.

Their Pure Soul.
Someday, they will grow up, learn about life, fall in love.
They will be Influenced by their environment, learn life as they go.
But before all that, here they are.
Kids, just being kids.

This is who they are as they know it.
They will cry when they're sad or mad.
Laugh the loudest at the simpliest jokes.
Emotions are purest.
They have not learned how to keep them yet.

A child's soul is something that we should keep in each one of us.
The purity in their soul's heart warming.
They will give you joy.
They will make you remember to be thankful that once in your life,
you also went through that care-free stage of life.

Happy Monday, everyone.

{your comments are critiques are highly appreciated =)
let me know your thoughts. }

Pink Yayness!

2009-09-20T18:29:00.000-07:00

Just so happens that today was a very Pink Day!

& then we passed by this..

awe.some.

ink. ink. ink'd

2009-09-14T21:44:00.000-07:00

the much awaited body ink.

so, i got to bed around 7 in the morning, had 4 hours of sleep for the 11.30 appointment.
Hubby woke me up at 11:15, the tattoo place was a block away from our place, so we went there, me not awake yet.

I gotta say, I was expecting a whole lot more pain.
If I was lying down, I would have probably fallen asleep.
lol, it was the good knda pain.

30 minutes after, tattoo artist: you're officially addicted.

yes, the pain was addictive.
But this is good for now.

here's another ink shot with Christian.

sickk tattoo. Proud to be!

Erald + Faye: I'll never go.

2009-09-14T03:56:00.000-07:00

Today, we had Erald & Faye on a "day at the park"-- paparazzi style.
Earlier on, I asked them what their song was.. you know how every couple would have one.
Theirs is "I'll never go."
Had a listen before leaving the house and while browsing through their shots.
Can't wait to get them all done for the slideshow.

Faye&Erald, Here are your teaser shots =)

Lotsa Thanks Erald & Faye ^_^
view more at the webbie {http://www.abotzphotography.ca/} for their official set.

In other news... I'm getting inked in 6 hours!!! yay&yiyeks!
let's see how that goes...

There are two sides to every story.

2009-09-13T15:43:00.000-07:00

Just sharing another shot of the brother while testing out the newly bought reflector.

gotta love the details. don't you?

salesman: you gotta be charging the people you do portraits of when using this thing.

lols. therefore, eh-jay, you gotta be paying me for this shot!

anyways, preppin up for another engagement shoot in 2 hours.

Be bloggin later on how it goes =)

Have an awesome Sunday everyone.

Beautiful Beginnings: www.abotzphotography.ca

2009-09-10T11:01:00.000-07:00

birth to the webbie.

yay! finally.

this is me ready to get out there. take risks. learn. follow my passion. =)

I've fallen inlove with people.

People's love stories, beautiful beginnings, moments, life.

I want to be a part of that story telling.

I'm extremely excited! needed that extra kick from the family. If I don't do this now, I probably wouldn't ever... and I'd probably be missing out on that great shot, which I wouldn't want.

so, here goes..

www.abotzphotography.ca

take a visit, would love to hear your thoughts.

cheers to Beautiful Beginnings.

oh and, I didn't think none of my self photos look any inviting, so I took one last night.

hehe.. does this look friendly/inviting enough?

Getting Out There.

2009-09-05T12:53:00.001-07:00

Website coming up. yay!
Keep an eye out!

Peeek-a-booo! with Nicole.

2009-09-01T00:27:00.000-07:00

Made this day off a little productive by going over to Ate Jackie's house and taking pictures of Nicole.
The two brothers and hubby came with me, and boy, were our skills with kids tested. haha! The funny thing was we ended up calling Nicole, Ecko most times and me saying.. look at "Ninong AJ!" (what Ecko calls AJ)
All in all, it was fun, we played with her more than we took pictures. Thanks to the brothers who were there to play with her and make her laugh. hahas.

here are the sneak peak shots. I knda like doing 2 photos right after the shoot so the mood is still fresh in my head.. then base the rest of the set on these two shots.

ahh yeas, the "Peek-a-Boo" never fails.

After the shoot, she came up to me and asked me for iced tea. hehe, just like Ecko too.
Tonight was a good, good night =) Thanks again ate Jackie!

As for tomorrow, working on the Prenup Shots from last week. yay!

{ I would greatly appreciate comments and critique... if you find that there is something you would do to improve the shots or do something differently. thanks in advance =) }

Nicole and her lovely curls.

2009-08-31T16:04:00.000-07:00

Had the chance to take pictures of Nicole again during our kamloops trip. She loves the camera and is posing away... potential kid model i should say. Thanks mommy of Nicole for letting me take her shots. =)

I have one shot that I especially love but I'm not sure what treatment to do with it yet... will post it up in a couple of weeks. =)

The Kamloops Wedding.

2009-08-31T03:39:00.000-07:00

August 15, we drove a 4 hour drive for my aunts wedding. We left at 530 in the morning and got there around 10am. The place was like in the middle of nowhere.. hehe, but it was beautiful! The view was great.. and the weather cooperated just in time for the ceremony, which was held in the garden. Had the role of MOH for the beautiful bride but managed to take shots before and after the ceremony with the official photographer and my dad. The wedding was beautiful! There really is something very magical about weddings. The shoot was fun, I love just being in the background and feeling all paparazzi-ish, while my dad and Tito Chito, the photographer, were directing the shots. I seriously can't wait to shoot more weddings =)

enjoy the photos =) & the matching background music. hehe, thought it'd give more drama.
here's to the newly weds.. *hugs*

i shot Teddy.

2009-08-27T03:53:00.000-07:00

Me, the hubby and little boy had to wake up early today for the little boy's allergy test.

We found out that he's allergic to peanuts, cats and dogs.

*criesss* I actually wanted to get him a puppy since I saw how much he enjoyed playing with Teddy, my aunt's little doggy. There are a very few dogs and pups that I actually like, I haven't been much of a dog person since I've had very traumatic encounters with doggies. But Teddy, I like lots.

I took a couple of shots of him during my aunts wedding and suggested he be a part of the entourage which I thought was really cute. So, I went to my other aunt and got a blue ribbon and put it around him. The funny thing was he was actually posing for me. He's the sweetest thing. =)

[50D | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2]

so.. hmm.. what did i learn from this shot?

That natural light from a bigass window is pretty awesome =)

Move around, look for angles, compose in your head, then get the shot you want.

Not that I figured that out myself.

I've prolly read too much from forums and photoblogs.

oh and that you have got to be fast.

I remember having a shot right on and didn't have the right settings on.

ugh! missed shot. booo!

alryt. it's 430am and I gotta get some sleep.

might go on and blog about the lovely kamloops wedding tomorow. if i don't get too tired.

for now it's gnyt. *yawns*

Reflecting Reflectors

2009-08-25T15:52:00.001-07:00

I am officially in love with light.

I got my reflector yesterday. One that I think every new photographer should get their hands on. Trust me, the difference with and without will make you want to use it more.

I'm excited to see how it's gonna help with the prenup shoot later in the afternoon.

Anyways, here's my little boy posing as Goku with my brother as the reflector stand. =)

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Bouncing Light & Horror Movies

2009-08-24T22:31:00.000-07:00

Last night, the brother and hubby decided they wanted to watch the "Orphan" movie at our room. I, for one, just have certain scary movies I watch and some that I can't take or just don't like seeing.

Opportunity to lock myself in our bathroom taken. Here are my night's results.

Been hella busy the past weeks to take Self Portraits and this one's supposedly for the FF Flickr group's theme: Hipster. Obviously, i couldn't pull of a Hippie, I tried.

kind of went on a different direction on the next ones..

{50D. 580EX bounced on ceiling | PP: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2. Adobe Photoshop CS3}

i'm a noob with lights and all considering I've had my flash for over a year now and haven't used it til recently.
so, last night, i learned to bounce light of my bathroom walls and love the results.
also, edited with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2 which I downloaded yesterday. awesome, i must say.

Engagement Shoot tomorrow, i'm excite.