Modern Photographics

Apology for Trespassing on Superior Furniture. http://www.superiorfurnitureco.com/
Today was my second time getting yelled at by the General Manager of Superior Furniture, the first time I thought he was a worker there who was just puffing his feathers at me, but today he made it clear that he was the general manager and I was in the wrong. I guess it does not matter that I had talked to the owner previously. It is the only property in Lowell that has ever had an issue. So I guess I can mark that off my list of places to photograph.

I am sorry that you had to take the time out of your day to address this issue with me. I am not a person that likes confrontation.

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I am excited to say that today kicks of http://www.discoverlowellblog.com
With the help of many authors my goal is to have a one stop shop for all the “happenings” of Lowell, MI. Whether its a Chamber event or Township event, you will be able to find out when it is, and after the event you will be able to find out how cool it was. So add it to your feedreader and check it often.

What happens when you fall off a wave runner with your camera around your neck…..

Smile, grab your backup camera and get back to work. Yesterday’s session tested me, but I was able to laugh it off. Why? Why not, I call myself a professional for a reason, I have back up equipment, I have insurance, and I don’t get mad when things go bad. I didn’t want to ruin this clients session, because I wanted to be creative and do something cool.

And here is how I was rewarded…..

Way to much FUN!

Why am I sitting in a 2001 Corvette? Because my client let me drive it back to the studio (and I didn’t even ask)
Thanks to the Jeffrey Family for a Great Day, and an opportunity to practice what I preach….
Check out the Images from this senior Session at: http://modernphotographicsseniors.blogspot.com/2008/06/man-and-his-toys.html

We have had this video since last spring, so many of the images have changed, but I hope you enjoy.

Modern Photographics is looking for clients who video chat to help us out with a project. Those who help us out will be rewarded with $100 Gift Card. I need someone with experience in chatting.

Thanks,
Brandon

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This was emailed to me this morning by one of our Modern family. She is the wife of a marine. A true hero who is serving our country. I do not normally send this kind of stuff on, but it is so true…. I just had to post it for all of you to read.

I know everyone has a different opinion on the war
and our current President. But this article makes a
lot of sense and I hope you will take 2 minutes and
read it and give it some thought. I have never seen
the “situation” expressed any better in words!

Recently I was talking to a friend about the
upcoming election and the candidates. As we ended
our discussion he said “the only decision you have
to make is who you want sitting in that seat in the
White House when - not if - we get hit again and
millions of American lives are put at risk!” ‘You
ain’t gonna like losing.’ Author unknown.

President Bush did make a bad mistake in the war on
terrorism. But the mistake was not his decision to
go to war in Iraq; Bush’s mistake came in his belief
that this country is the same one his father fought
for in WWII. It is not.

Back then they had just come out of a vicious
depression. The country was steeled by the hardship
of that depression but they still believed fervently
in this country. They knew that the people had
elected their leaders so it was the people’s duty to
back those leaders.

Therefore when the war broke out the people came
together, rallied behind and stuck with their
leaders whether they had voted for them or not or
whether the war was going badly or not.

And war was just as distasteful and the anguish just
as great then as it is today. Often there were more
casualties in one day in WWII than we have had in
the entire Iraq war. But that did not matter. The
people stuck with the President because it was their
patriotic duty. Americans put aside their
differences in WWII and worked together to win that
war.

Everyone from every strata of society from young to
old pitched in. Small children pulled little wagons
around to gather scrap metal for the war effort.
Grade school students saved their pennies to buy
stamps for war bonds to help the effort.

Men who were too old or medically 4F lied about
their age or condition trying their best to join the
military. Women doubled their work to keep things
going at home. Harsh rationing of everything from
gasoline to soap to butter was imposed yet there was
very little complaining. You never heard prominent
people on the radio belittling the President.
Interestingly enough in those days there were no fat
cat actors and entertainers who ran off to visit and
fawn over dictators of hostile countries and
complain to them about our President. Instead they
made upbeat films and entertained our troops to help
the troops’ morale. And a bunch even enlisted.

And imagine this: Teachers in schools actually
started the day off with a Pledge of Allegiance and
with prayers for our country and our troops! Back
then no newspaper would have dared point out certain
weak spots in our cities where bombs could be set
off to cause the maximum damage. No newspaper would
have dared complain about what we were doing to
catch spies.

A newspaper would have been laughed out of existence
if it had complained that German or Japanese
soldiers were being ‘tortured’ by being forced to
wear women’s underwear or subjected to interrogation
by a woman or being scared by a dog or did not have
air conditioning.

There were a lot of things different back then. We
were not subjected to a constant bombardment of
pornography, perversion, and promiscuity in movies
or on radio. We did not have legions of crack
heads, dope pushers, and armed gangs roaming our
streets.

No, President Bush did not make a mistake in his
handling of terrorism. He made the mistake of
believing that we still had the courage and
fortitude of our fathers. He believed that this was
still the country that our fathers fought so dearly
to preserve. It is not the same country. It is now
a cross between Sodom and Gomorra and the Land of
Oz. We did unite for a short while after 9/11 but
our attitude changed when we found out that
defending our country would require some sacrifices.
We are in great danger. The terrorists are fanatic
Muslims. They believe that it is okay, even their
duty to kill anyone who will not convert to Islam.
It has been estimated that about one third or over
three hundred million Muslims are sympathetic to the
terrorists cause… Hitler and Tojo combined did not
have nearly that many potential recruits.
So… We either win it - or lose it - and you ain’t
gonna like losing.
America is not at war. The military is at war.
America is at the mall. Take a couple of minutes to
read this. Then I ask that you THINK ABOUT IT when
you vote in November. Voting Democrat or Republican
is most definitely YOUR CHOICE just remember what
you have just read.

I meet with many Couples that are planning their wedding. Every once in a while I get the question: Do you have any references?

How do I give her names without asking my couples first, so I asked. Here is what you had to say:

Leah and Seth H.
First and foremost, I would refer you to friends because of your personality. You are very easy to get along with and very easy going. I think that is something of comfort for a bride on such a stressful day. You work is fantastic and you are up for suggestions in regards to places to go and different shots to take. I think that is great because it allows the bride and groom to make some of their own decisions and not have their photographer ordering them around.

Brandon and Kala H.
Why would the bride choose to wear white? Because it’s a natural decision. It is one that is easy to make, and it just comes natural. Having Modern Photographics take our wedding day pictures was just that, it was a natural decision. One that came easy, didn’t take thought, and it was a decision we were both comfortable with. All of those feelings came back to us on our wedding day. Natural, easy, comfort. Those were the feelings we felt when we were having our pictures taken. Both Brandon and Emily put us at ease when standing behind the camera, taking our pictures. We weren’t nervous, we were excited. We enjoyed our day, and our choice of photographer was a HUGE part of it.
We sincerely appreciate all that Brandon and Emily did for us before our wedding, the day of, and afterwards. We highly recommend Modern Photographics to any engaged couple, in search of the “perfect” photographer to capture all of the moments for their “perfect” day. They will take care of you, the way you want to be taken care of.

Elizabeth and Ted S.
We were very pleased with our pictures and our experience thus far with your company and would be happy to tell other people that.

Kristen and Jeremiah C.
I would refer you to my friends because your services are outstanding. I felt that you personally cared about my wedding day and that Brandon and Emily made it your job that day to not only take awesome pictures but to keep everything running smoothly. You are wonderful people and fantastic photographers! People who attended our wedding even felt that you both were very kind and were easy to work with. I always felt that you had our best interest at heart and still feel that we got an incredible deal and service. We get a TON of compliments on our photos and album. Honestly, the best money spent was with you!

Wow, those where just a few of the many. Thank you so much. I really appreciate the help. I was able to pass those on the the Couple that was asking.