Thursday, August 15, 2013

2009— 10th year, A Celebration of Life for my Mom


My mom battled cancer with an armor of strength and courage. The love of our family as her sword and Bosom Buddies (a breast cancer support group) as her shield and a fortress of faith to God were all the tools she needed.





Her vigor never wavered despite the obstacle she encountered. Instead, it compelled her to help others. She had kept a very busy schedule, from teaching catechism to cutting hair for cancer stricken children, being a leader of a church organization and deep involvement to the support group and being a mother & a wife.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Photography in a Wrap (unfinished)

Pointers to remind the newbie me as I explore the world of Photography
(refer to Michael Freeman's book for complete info)


#1 Just Shoot

  • be decisive


#2 It Happens Only Once

  • never rely on returning


#3 Shoot Raw

  • for flexibility of processing


#4 Shoot for Future

  • consider software development


#5 Prepare, Forget, Shoot
-train for faster reaction

  • Camera Handling (operation)
  • Settings (of camera)
  • Observation (alert)
  • Anticipation (of scene)
  • Cosmopolitan Strategy (composition)


#6 Back-up Constantly


#7 Workflow Questions

  • how much & how frequent
  • severe editing?
  • post production?


#8 Workflow Workout

  • format type
  • download
  • back-up
  • edit
  • process
  • caption / label
  • deliver / post
  • permanent storage

#9 Situational Awareness

  • Learn behavior (living)
  • Knowledge or History (places)

#10 Stay with the Situation

  • Changing elements might be interesting