the light from a hundred flash bulbs…

My rings

Now that the rest of my equipment is here, I’m trying to get in some practice. Only 31 more days till the wedding. For this, I gathered up the stuff mementos I have laying around the house from my own wedding.  My bouquet, the musical dancing wedding couple figurine that DH’s co-worker gave us, and my original wedding rings.

I did do some photoshopping.  I used a lomo action to darken the edges, and a brush to add a better sparkle to the stone on the ring.

I’m getting a little more confident each day, yet I’m still so nervous about this, I just wish it was over.  One thing helping my confidence level – I priced wedding photographers.  Since I did so little planning for my own wedding, I had no idea how much photographers cost.  I feel much more confident in my abilities and my being able to do this when I realized that by doing the photography for free, I’m in effect giving her a $1500.00 gift.  Yea.  At that savings, even if I miss a money shot, or don’t get every minute detail documented, I’ll still do a great job.

$1500.00.  For a few hours of work.  Damn.   Maybe I should start a business…

I actually would seriously consider it if I could guarantee my younger two would be cared for while GeekBoy and I were working.  But I don’t know any babysitters in the area.  And if there is one thing I’ve learned about military life, it’s that I won’t be able to count on DH being here on a consistent basis.  So… yea.  My career in photography will have to wait.

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