So Many Goods

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Reflection

The lighting creates a maze of movement!

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Gregory Crewdson "Untitled" (Ophelia).

This is by far one of my all time favorite photographs. I first stumbled upon it by surprise st the Chicago Art Institute- and it was a awe inspiring, engulfing surprise at that, seeing as the original Pre-Raphaelite painting by John Everett Millais is one of my all time favorite works of art!!!

http://www.aperture.org/crewdson/

What's in a Name?

Did you know that for the initials of a name, as in the name of an idea or company, to be a true acronym, it has to spell a word. For example; S.W.A.T. Therefore abbreviations such as EOS would simply be an initial-ism.

What does EOS mean anyway? The question came to mind because I've been shopping for my first SLR camera. The agonizing choice hasn't narrowed much over the past 4 days of intense research. Canon or Nikon. That's all I know.

Canon’s line of autofocus-capable SLR cameras is sold under the name EOS. It stands for “electro-optical system”. Ready for the cool part? The name is also meant to be a reference to Eos, the Greek goddess of the dawn! Some people pronounce it like the goddess (ee-oss) and others as separate letters (ee-oh-ess).

The company itself in its very early days it was named Kwanon, after the Buddhist goddess of Mercy. However the company soon changed to Canon (a general law or principle).

The name alone causes me to lean towards Canon... not to mention I LOVE my point-and-shoot Digital Elph 550 SD!

Prepondering Preference

Assessing the M.F.A. in photography - evaluation of the Master of Fine Arts programs as ranked in US News and World Report's America's Best Graduate Schools

Afterimage, July-August, 1997, by Michael Starenko

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Last Night

I had my second official gig. It was at a country club in Costa Mesa. Such a difference from what I will refer to as June 28th. The wedding in June was quite possibly the most expensive wedding I've ever attended- we're talking in the 80 G's range- GORGEOUS from start to finish- 4 locations: The Biltmore Hotel in downtown LA directly across the street from Pershing Square... The ceremony commenced at St. Brendan's church- beautiful- gothic/Irish cathedral built in 1915. The stained glass took my breath away (twice). The post photo shoot happened at the Disney Concert Hall, with the reception held on the 5th floor of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

It was a story of a Balinese woman meeting an Irishman- (Tim and Adri). After their first encounter, he searched her out- called her work- it's TRUE! If a guy really wants a girl he'll make the effort.

Yesterdays wedding was filled with energy, love, and a wealth of gratitude- the couple, Peter and Robin were grateful for the world. I loved it! Highlight: the groomsmen dancing to I Like Big Butts! It was painful restraining the laughter welling up inside me, threatening to send me into convulsions while holding the camera.

P.S.
I LOVE WEDDINGS!

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Last Saturday marked my 3rd wedding ride along with Kelsey and David.
An and Alex were readying, tying the knot, and receptioning all in a row off Willow St. in Long Beach. Very convenient. They've spent the last 13 years of their young life practically inseparable, and are a testament of true love. Love is kind, seeketh not her own, suffers long, and is patient, radiant, and divine. Highlights: grandma on the dance floor with everyone cheering her on, cocktail hour coverage becoming comfortable, and the tip at the end of the night via the mother of the bride:)