My Mothers Day, lol

rmtagg · 05-11-2008, 07:16 PM

Hubby took me out to a nice restaurant today for Mothers day brunch. I took my camera because it is in a pretty area and I took it in to the rest. because I did not want to leave it in the car.

LOL, I am taking a few pics of our table and the next thing I know people are asking me to take their pics!

I think they thought I was working for the rest.! So funny. Well here I am with only my camera flash in a very dim room trying to take pics of these people and giving them my business card, lol

I am thinking this is interesting and ask to speak with the owner and event manager. Looks like I will have an opp to offer photos during future holiday specials at the rest.

They had a wonderful band playing and of course now I am in marketing mode ...... there is a good chance I will be doing their new photos.

So I am thinking ok, well I need to talk to their manager, turns out the guy is not heir manager but a music & event manager and I manage to get myself invited to shoot some of his concertsNow I do not know what will become of all of this but next Sunday I will shoot my first band!

As we are leaving the rest. and Ralph sees a gallery across the street so of course we go in. They dont handle photography but the owner proceeds to write down a bunch of contacts & info for me. I am feeling so very very blessed!

It has been quite a day and as we are walking to the car my hubby leans over and touches my lips and says "These things are like magic"

**Damn Brit** · 05-11-2008, 07:40 PM

What nicer day for that to happen than M'sD. Good job Rosemary.
Lights, camera, say "Cheese".

Gary

rmtagg · 05-11-2008, 07:50 PM

thanks Gary, it really was a fun day

I really would not mind a few more like this either, he he he

*Eaglerapids* · 05-11-2008, 08:25 PM

That's great news Rosemary:-). Your photos will knock them off their feet, also, we can't wait to see some of them!

rmtagg · 05-11-2008, 09:16 PM

I can't wait to take them either!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KrisK10D · 05-12-2008, 06:38 AM

Serindipity at its best

Good luck with everything, Rosemary

vievetrick · 05-12-2008, 07:06 AM

Very cool.!!! I was in Charleston SC this weekend with the boys and ran into three photographers in nightclubs. They worked for places that posts the pictures on line for the night clubs. I thought that was a pretty cool gig and seems like you may have found something that may buy you a new flash

*DanLoc78* · 05-12-2008, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by rmtagg

I can't wait to take them either!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rosemary, you'll have to give me a couple of pointers if you don't mind. My buddy is in a band so I'm going to go shoot his band sometime. I have no idea how in the low light to get really quality shots without using flash. any help would be much appreciated!

*woof* · 05-12-2008, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by rmtagg

Hubby took me out to a nice restaurant today for Mothers day brunch. I took my camera because it is in a pretty area and I took it in to the rest. because I did not want to leave it in the car.

Chance favors the prepared mind. WTG.

woof!

rmtagg · 05-12-2008, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by KrisK10D

Serindipity at its best

Good luck with everything, Rosemary

Thank you so much

Originally Posted by vievetrick

Very cool.!!! I was in Charleston SC this weekend with the boys and ran into three photographers in nightclubs. They worked for places that posts the pictures on line for the night clubs. I thought that was a pretty cool gig and seems like you may have found something that may buy you a new flash

Very cool! I am excited about this opp. I have never shot bands before and the guy knows it. I feel very lucky that he is going to give me a chance to try this. Good thing my daughter got me a good flash for Mothers day

Originally Posted by DanLoc78

Rosemary, you'll have to give me a couple of pointers if you don't mind. My buddy is in a band so I'm going to go shoot his band sometime. I have no idea how in the low light to get really quality shots without using flash. any help would be much appreciated!

I would not mind at all sharing. Only thing is right now I am looking for pointers since this is my first band shoot! LOL

Originally Posted by woof

Chance favors the prepared mind. WTG.

woof!

I would have to agree. You have to be ready to move when the opp presents it self or , um, when you make it appear, he he he

Thank you everyone, it is so nice to have a place where I can share my excitement and accomplishments with people who understand the joy, excitement and the worries too.

*DanLoc78* · 05-12-2008, 11:54 AM

Well, good luck! And please post some pics when you have some. I'd really love to see the results.

rmtagg · 05-12-2008, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by DanLoc78

Well, good luck! And please post some pics when you have some. I'd really love to see the results.

But of course I will even if they dont turn out well, lol we all have to start some place, Off to post asking for some tips

bt*ist · 05-13-2008, 11:36 AM

That's brilliant - congratulations and good luck!!!

nupentaxian · 05-13-2008, 03:21 PM

awesome, good luck with your photo shoots!!!

squarerigger · 05-13-2008, 04:06 PM

What a great stroke of genius. I think you are on the road to new career! Hope this works out for you and you have fun while making a little money.

Gary