Blabbering

Matt & Phae

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Finaly! my turnFinally....FINALLY they're getting married. They are 2 of the most wonderful, warm and brilliant people I know. They have truly become my 2nd family here. They constantly amaze me with their intelligence and creativity and their ability to consume large quantity of alcohol. Their ideas have helped me solved many of my problems and have sparked so many ideas for me. I still remember that day when I sat next to Phae because we both picked a blue circle. Who would've thought we become such close friends. Also thanks to her for getting me my current job. I really don't dare to think what I would be doing if I didn't stay here after grad school. I owe her a lot. As for Matt, well because of him I have come to appreciate Pabst, weird things on tv and on the internet and how to talk nonsense constantly while riding the subway. The me today is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay different from the me of 5yrs ago and I believe a large chunk of that is because Matt & Phae. I will do my best best as your wedding photographer.

Thank you.

*cries

Beauty In All

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Beauty in allWhat photography has taught me is the ability to see the beauty in everything. A chair, an open field, even garbage can be beautiful. I feel as the older I get, time flows faster and I need photography to slow me down. We miss so many things in life because we just don't notice. Photography also taught me to appreciate "normal" more. Normal meaning everyday life. Things you think aren't worth documenting or not exciting enough can be exciting and beautiful. It's really how you shoot the photo. Sometimes I think I would teach a photography class. First lesson I would give everyone a disposable camera. I want to teach them composition before going technical. As for the second lesson, go find something boring like a tree or a flower or a trash can and make it look interesting. Learning about shutter speed or white balance or aperture are important but those you can learn from reading books.

Room To Breathe

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Hard Times CafeFew weekends ago I took a quick trip down to Virginia with my friends Matt & Phae. They were heading home and were nice enough to let me tag along. It was nice to get out of the city. I'm loving more and more these short road trips. Doesn't require tons of commitment and a great way to leave the worries behind for a weekend. NYC really sucks the life out of you sometimes.