Flotsam pt. 2
July 15, 2009 | Bits and Bobs
I shall continue today with more of Melinda’s questions. Hopefully, this’ll be interesting to more than just Melinda! No promises, though.
What did you worry about related to day-to-day life that didn’t come to fruition?
I mostly worried that I would never be able to survive on such little sleep. I think that’s a big worry for a lot of folks. But somehow, you make it. I’m constantly reminding myself that this period of bad sleep will last, at most, a couple of years. Which, while saying “years” makes me cry, it’s not that long in the grand scheme of things. I’m definitley not always so zen about this, but I’m trying not to make fatigue then entire focus of my life, as it well could be. I’ll whine your ear off about it, though, if you give me the chance.
Tell us the story of how you and SB met. Is that already on your blog somewhere and my stalker memory has forgotten it?
I don’t think I’ve written about it anywhere. I wrote about the proposal a few years back. There really isn’t that much of a story, because we met in college and were friends for a couple of years before we started dating. There was no epic ‘love at first sight’ moment. I do remember a couple of funny little things, though. The first time I met him was at a party, the day the cast list for a show went up. I hung out with the theater crowd, and everyone was in the kitchen discussing this FRESHMAN who got one of the leads, and who the heck was he, and how lame it was that so and so wasn’t cast instead, etc. And then he walked in. I remember sizing him up, and thinking, he’s cute, I’m gonna go be nice to him. That’s all, really. I just think it’s a little weird that I remember that party. The other thing, is when a friend of ours had a baby, way before we ever dated, I saw him bouncing her on his lap at a get together, and I remember saying, “That baby looks good on you.” Then, of course having to have a fight about it with my jealous boyfriend at the time. Ahh…. college. Such drama!
How goes the photography business and where do you want to take it in the next 5 to 10 years?
It’s going quite well, actually! I’ve had one or two sittings a week for the past month or so, and I even did my first wedding! As for where I see it going, I’m just going to dream big for the moment. I’d like to make a living at it! Get to the point where I have more ‘real’ clients, than freebie friend shoots. (Though I love those, too.) I’d like to make some money so that I can buy more gear. It’s a sickness. More lenses! An upgraded body! Toys! Toys! Toys!
Thanks, Melinda! More answers on the way!
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July 15th, 2009 at 3:24 pm, Melinda Says:
You know, I’m totally fine if you just write your blog for me! I love this! Thanks!
OK, so follow up question: What is your next photography gear purchase? I’m so glad to hear that things are going well with your business. As I gushed to you before, I recently bought a 24-70mm f/2.8 Nikon lens that a totally pink puffy heart. I have a Nikon D50 and the D5000 or fancier is beckoning to me. What are you thinking you’ll get next?
July 15th, 2009 at 8:56 pm, Berco Fustril Says:
Mit so vielen guten Beiträgen kann man sich eine Meinung bilden.
July 16th, 2009 at 9:32 am, Alex Says:
I was reading one of my favorite bicycle blogs, which had a humorous review of some bike shorts recently http://www.bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/ and I thought that you could do some nice reviews of baby items, camera equipment, etc. You have a nice way of expressing your opinions, and you have a lot of knowledge that others don’t have. Something to think about, huh?
-Alex
July 16th, 2009 at 10:51 am, Lucy in UK Says:
I have another question! Since leaving college, what jobs have you held? Lucy
July 16th, 2009 at 11:50 pm, Jenny Says:
Melinda: I’m only using the D40! I would like to upgrade my body some day, but it’s after I buy a bunch of other stuff. As you know, the body isn’t as important as your lenses. I mostly want another body so that I can have two cameras/lenses going for weddings.
As for gear, I don’t know. I need so much. I’m considering a wide angle, or a fish eye, or something honking with a better zoom. I have some money saved, I just have to decide! Any suggestions?
Berco Fustril: I’m pretty sure that’s spam, but it’s in German! How fun!
Alex: Aren’t you a sweetie! My dear, I have SO MANY opinions, you’re right. Did everyone hear that? I have been invited to spout off!
Lucy: I LOVE this question, because boy have I had some craptastic jobs. I’m totally putting this one in the queue.