I'm beginning to think that my investment in camera equipment - which has resulted in what I like to call "PJ's Red Beans And Rice Diet" - has the possibility of finally paying off in a really big way. I've been doing a lot of pro bono work lately and one of the things I was recently asked to do was photograph last night's Preview Party for the 53rd Christ Church Antiques Show. People were so glad and happy to smile and pose for me or to just let me photograph them as they browsed and shopped. "She's from the News Journal," they murmured. I finally stopped correcting them because I realized they were happier when they thought I had better credentials than I actually did.
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I'm not the least bit ashamed to say that I think it's possible I might be able to mine this misperception for my greater good come future community events. Besides, really, why disappoint people when they're obviously so happy to see us (Lorraine is my camera, named for my mom)?
That's a great story. Good opportunity for you. However, I've never heard of someone naming their camera. Mine is simply "it." I think it's fascinating that you've personalized yours this way.
Love it!!! beautiful post. gorgeous photos... definitely Professional work!! are you sure you aren't PNJ? and I too have names for my cameras.. so when I utter the magic words.. I have a date with Nikon and Kodak.. some folks think I'm taking my dogs out for a run.. when in reality, those words mean.. I'll be incommunicado for awhile.. as I'm out doing photography! warm hugs,laughing smiles.. Loui♥
Gorgeous photos, and I see you have named your camera. I don't. I do have a small ASUS laptop I call Ace, but that's about it!
My friend, who bought small Nikon Coolpix, knows/knew nothing about cameras and told me she bought a Nixon. Naturally, her camera is now forever Nixon.
Your pictures are way too good to be confused with PNJ pictures. Also, I've learned more about Pensacola from you then I have from PNJ. Thanks for your great blog. G
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with me. You may not get a return visit right away but when I do drop in I'll be sure to comment on both your current and past posts so I can get caught up. Until then, Cheers!
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I'm not the least bit ashamed to say that I think it's possible I might be able to mine this misperception for my greater good come future community events. Besides, really, why disappoint people when they're obviously so happy to see us (Lorraine is my camera, named for my mom)?
Well done; beautiful photos; and we all understand the sacrifices a photographer must make to get the pictures! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat group of photos. Working under the guise of 'press credentials' makes it a lot easier to capture the people.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great story. Good opportunity for you. However, I've never heard of someone naming their camera. Mine is simply "it." I think it's fascinating that you've personalized yours this way.
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful post.
gorgeous photos...
definitely Professional work!!
are you sure you aren't PNJ?
and I too have names for my cameras..
so when I utter the magic words..
I have a date with Nikon and Kodak..
some folks think I'm taking my dogs
out for a run..
when in reality, those words mean..
I'll be incommunicado for awhile..
as I'm out doing photography!
warm hugs,laughing smiles..
Loui♥
Hooray for you and Lorraine, spreading happiness. Hope rice and beans are beneficial to your blood type.
ReplyDeleteYou and Lorraine make a great team. These images are fabulous. The News Journal should be scratching its head and wondering why you're not on staff.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully artistic shots!
ReplyDeleteYou document our area very nicely.
You're my news journal.
Nice photos as always. And what an interesting twist on the perception process. They're happier, no harm, no foul, so why not?
ReplyDeleteI think it's time you popped by the News Journal and asked for freelance work ... these are fabulous images.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, and I see you have named your camera. I don't. I do have a small ASUS laptop I call Ace, but that's about it!
ReplyDeleteMy friend, who bought small Nikon Coolpix, knows/knew nothing about cameras and told me she bought a Nixon. Naturally, her camera is now forever Nixon.
Girl, you and Lorraine knocked yourselves out! Great shots. I love the close ups of the offererings. I'll have a little bling thank you!
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PS My camera doesn't have a name. Albatross, is the way it feels sometimes!
Excellent Paula, I'm so pleased for you and why not. Your good at this
ReplyDeleteI really like ALL the photos. Nice details and it looks FUN.
ReplyDeleteIf you had chosen just ONE photo, which one would YOU have used?
I think the photo of the cars, Gunn, they were so evocative.
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are way too good to be confused with PNJ pictures. Also, I've learned more about Pensacola from you then I have from PNJ. Thanks for your great blog. G
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