So I broke down and hired a professional photographer to get this head-shot, apparently a requirement, and I’m glad I did. On Wednesday, I tried to take some pictures of myself using the automatic timer on the camera. My thinking was that alone I could stay relaxed and not make a pained “Smile” picture. The process was hilarious and ridiculous at the same time. I’d set the camera for where I thought I’d be sitting, press the tiny timer button, jump over to my assumed spot, and wait for the picture to take. Then I’d investigate the shot in the camera’s review mode. Several times I wasn’t even in the picture. And when I did manage to position myself in the frame, I looked anything but relaxed. After an hour of this, I 911ed an actor friend and asked her for a referral. Adrian Hyman is the professional photographer here in Sonoma that she recommended. He took this shot. We had a great time together. He put me at ease completely. Lesson 1,150: use trusted professional. Thank you Adrian!
To follow-up on last Friday’s post, I’ve decided to ”unfriend” facebook for now. I just can’t get my head in that game. I understand that it’s a great networking sight, but that’s mostly social networking. I’m eager to network with readers, but not in facebook, digg, twitter, my space, big tent, linkedln, or any of the dozens of groups that are now out there. That’s for a different bread of cat. This blog feels like the right “social media” site for me. If Pearls My Mother Wore should take off like wildfire in the young adult crowd, then I might reconsider. But for now, this space is really beginning to feel homey.
See you next Friday. Stop by for a “comment” or two, will you? Sincerely, Terry Sue
Great picture, Terry. Looking forward to seeing you in person Sunday!
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