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Polo and the Start of CreativeLive
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| As some of you who follow me on Twitter might already know, I'm in Seattle for the creativeLIVE course right now. I'm beyond honored and I still can't believe it's happening. I, of course, am the most nervous I've ever been in my life (except that one time when I had to retake my driving test after failing...twice), so a prayer or two would be most appreciated. We'll be filming live for the next five days, so if you'd like to tune in, you can join the conversation by clicking on the Watch It LIVE link! |
Also, since I'm away, my dearest Polo will be at home with my parents, and for a bit with my sister-in-law. It's hard to believe I actually have the nerve to ask our families to spend so much time at our house when we're away, but Polo is a diva and can't handle life any other way. But with a face like that, who could say no?
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T here's no rational way to explain the urge. Or, as I like to refer to it, The Urge. We rolled into our St. Louis hotel suite at 1:30am last Wednesday and tried falling asleep. Don't forget, I whispered to JD, I wanna see the Arch tomorrow. And there you have it: The Urge. I'm not a touristy person. In fact, anywhere you might spot Hawaiian shirts, fanny packs, and maps, I'm headed in the opposite direction. So of course it was odd I contracted a case of The Urge.
We woke the next morning and after calculating the time, expense, and drama involved, JD suggested chilling out instead. But what about my arch? My beloved arch?! The arch I never cared about until I planned on visiting St. Louis, but suddenly needed to see?! JD vacillated, but was convinced when I brought out the big guns: If I die tomorrow, I will have want to have known I saw the arch...it's even on the Cingular commercial...it must be important!
So off to the arch we went. It was humid, there were bugs, but I finally saw my arch. Oh! And! The! Pictures! Yes, Internet, I busted out in full tourist mode and took pictures. Here's JD with the My-wife-shoots-everything face...and me. Please don't ask what I was doing. I have no idea. But I can't help but think I look like I'm talking to an invisible friend. Let's call her Gretchen. My invisible friend, Gretchen. |
Much to JD's chagrin, I asked a stranger to take our photo. Here's the two things that make this photo epic:
1. JD's eyes are closed. I'll simply pretend he's soaking in our happy moment together.
2. The top of the arch is cut off. Let's just IMAGINE the arch is complete. |
| Later that night, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking at the St. Louis Shot Party, hosted by Kelly Manno. I had an absolutely ah-maz-zing time!! Meeting so many fabulous photographers just tickled me happy. The best part of the event is that Kelly decided to put it on all on her own. No organization, no formalities, no prior experience. She'd hosted events in the past, but decided to create a large-scale event and I have to commend her on a job well done! |
So, my trip to St. Louis was fabulous, for more than one reason. Besides seeing the arch, JD and I ate at Pappy's BBQ, had Ted Drewe's concrete ice cream, played a penny slot at the Ameristar casino, and met one of the nicest groups. Ever. I hope to go back one day in the future!
Happy Tuesday! |
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Survey...and win $50 iTunes card!
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L ately I've received questions from people asking the type of people who read my blog. And since I'm way educated, I answer smartly with: I dunno. This got me thinking...who are you? What do you want to read more of? Things like that.
If you could take just one minute and answer this survey (only five questions), I hope it'll help direct the trajectory of this blog and help me understand more of who my audience is. If you opt to add your email, it will only be used for the contest purposes. One lucky winner will receive a $50 iTunes gift certificate!
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| Thank you SO much for your time...I totally appreciate it! And in other news, I'm working on a Los Angeles engagement session, so here's a sneak peek of what's in store... |
T o say I'm excited would be an understatement. I feel the urge to make up a word combining thankful, overwhelmed, and excited to describe how I feel. Thanovercited. But that totally doesn't sound cool and as we all know, I'm like the epitome of cool. Like trip over my own shadow cool.
Where was I? Oh, yes, thanovercited.
After a few weeks of collaborating with the ever fabulous designer, Promise Tangeman, we created a new website that is reflective of me. Of course, none of this would've been possible without the awesome crew at Showit and the freedom they've given me to create a website that's unique and totally my own.
Without further ado, CLICK HERE for a peek at my new and improved photography website, Jasmine-Star.com. |
| ...and one thing I'm just willllld about is the new Facebook commenting feature. You'll see in the lower right corner a place where viewers can comment and carry the discussion over on Facebook...love it! I can't wait to see how other Showit users leverage this new tool! :) |
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Yellow ... And the CreativeLive Course Outline
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A few weeks ago, I got this wild urge to paint. My bedroom. Sometime around midnight. I rallied JD and after a quick stop at Home Depot, we were painting the walls dandelion yellow. Although if you were to ask me, it's more like yoke yellow, which is slightly bothersome seeing how I don't like eggs. So then I gave up painting and started organizing my closet. Or maybe I simply read in my closet while JD painted, but let's keep that between us.
We have so much going on this time of year, but we're working hard to strike a balance of work and personal life. Even if that means walking the lumber aisles in sweats and oversized t-shirts late at night. I snapped a few photos so I wouldn't forget the simplicity of life I'm enjoying. And the fact that I didn't have to paint. |
| In work related news, more than a few people have asked what, specifically, I'll be teaching in the creativeLIVE course. The event takes place in 14 days (hold on...I'm having a panic attack....okay, I've recovered...) and will be hosted online for FREE from August 25-29. Here's a general outline cLIVE and I collaborated on of what's in store in case you'd like to join us for a portion of the event... |
Happy Wednesday and may your day be filled with dandelion yoke yellow goodness!
**UPDATED TO ADD**
1. Yes, the entire course can be preordered for download HERE.
2. The times listed are PST, as we'll be in Seattle. Good lord...all this planning makes me nervous. Like, I need to catch a fish, drink real coffee, and pack an umbrella to better prepare for what's in store! |
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