Archive for the ‘Soapbox’ Category

Going viral over the last two weeks, was a YouTube video posted by “Missy MWAC” (Mom With A Camera). A satirical parody of what much of the photographic industry has become over the last few years (the extreme, but still quite accurate). Let’s face it; the preview window on the back of the camera was [...]

Is he talking about YOU? Monday, March 23rd, we’re hosting a two hour seminar for new photographers titled “The GET LEGAL Seminar”. Since the advent of digital technology, our industry has experienced a tital wave of newcomers. In the film days, it took real guts to make a go at calling yourself a professional photographer. [...]

First to Vote

Posted: November 4, 2008 in Soapbox
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Yep, you read that right. I was the first one in my precinct to vote on election day. Thanks to the time change I’ve been getting up early the last few mornings, so I put that misfortune to good use today. I arrived at my precinct at 4:20 AM and sat quietly wondering where everybody [...]

Last time I was this close to a Presidential candidate was in 1968 when Richard Nixon visited Tampa. I was 13 and my mom brought the whole family to see him. Barack is leading in the polls and could well be the next President. Like him or not, he’s a history maker and I wanted [...]

I’m sticking it to Big Oil

Posted: October 19, 2008 in Soapbox
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Lucky me. I live about 400 yards from my studio. Seemed senseless to drive everyday, but I did it anyway. Just before gas prices starting going through the roof earlier this year I sold my Jeep Wrangler and started riding my bike to work. Because Kaye works with me and runs errands throughout the day [...]

The Pickens Plan

Posted: October 4, 2008 in Soapbox
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Well, I’ve had enough of bureaucracy and like everyone else I believe we need to do something about our economy. I’m taking a stand, and today I’ve signed up to support T Boone Pickens’ plan to make our country less dependent on foreign oil. The guy is an oil man and has a good plan [...]