I love home.
Recently, a filled out an ice breaker trivia thing for a retreat and one of the questions on the email was: “If you could go anywhere and money were not an issue, where in the world would you want to visit?”. I struggled with this question for the longest time. Usually my typical go to answer is, New York – just because it has this aura and busyness about it. But recently, I think my introverted side comes out and if given the choice – I’m happiest at home with my TV. It’s just comfortable.
Where in the world would you go?
I worry about my wife.
I don’t spend a lot of time worrying about things. Something clicked between the end of high school and mid-way through university and all the things that I stressed about suddenly didn’t seem to matter as much. It always worked out. and that taught me to I have faith that everything will turn out alright. I’m a realistic, optimist and things usually are never THAT bad.
On the flipside, my wife worries – A LOT. So if I can put ease to things, that’s what I try to do… and think about.
What do you worry about?
I can solve the world’s problems.
I love one on ones where I can spend time with people in a smaller setting. I believe it allows people to open up and talk about things that really matter. The downside is, when people pour out what’s on their mind – I usually have thoughts to contribute as well. Sometimes it’s not the most appropriate at the time. I’m not the best at just listening to someone vent. But I mean well.
I believe zombies bring friends closer together.
There’s nothing like surviving a zombie apocalypse that brings friends closer together. Those that have gone through it will attest to this. If you’re confused – find me on Xbox Live (bkmanhole) and I’d love to kill some things with you.
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I heart people pictures. There’s something about capturing a person just right that sends a rush through my body. But shooting people is more than just snapping photos. For me, a big part of capturing people is understanding who they are and what their passions are.
The first camera I held was the family camera that my dad would lug around. Growing up he would always pass me the family camera to capture things when we were on vacation. To this day, our family still makes sure to take a family portrait around the birthday cake (even if all of us happen to be in our pjs!).
I remember one of my first large purchases when I got my first job was a Canon S230 – a “little” point and shoot. I loved having photos and being able to just snap things and instantaneously have them available to show, blog or play with. I guess my photography just grew from there.
Shooting digital and the internet has allowed me to expand my skill set as a photographer. I remember reading lots about lenses when I purchased my first SLR. Many forums had posting about finding out how you love to shoot before investing too much on “glass”. I definitely have found my calling.
Just as I started this little section – I love shooting people. I love just going out with people with the intentional purpose to make great photos together. Pictures are always better when the subject WANTS to be in them!
That’s why I love weddings so much. Not only is the day filled with emotion, memories and love (which make for GREAT photographs), but people come out in their best digs and are so much more open to being shot.
I hope with every photo I take, the viewer looks at the subject and is filled with wonder.
“Shine, let em wonder what you got…”
