Please Stay In The Upright Position

Whether you are some prep walk, a politician in trouble with the government, or a type of march (pictured above) a photographer will eventually have to walk backwards to get the shot you need. Trust me it is not as easy as it looks since one little uneven crack can send you and your camera tumbling to the pavement plus earn you a spot on someone’s blooper reel. How do we do it? How is it that we somehow managed to get eyes in the back of our heads? Years of experience perhaps? Knowing where the level ground is? Maybe we’ve honed our knowledge of The Force. Honestly I have no idea why we don’t fall over more often. Just glad I kept upright during this interview. It’s not a good feeling when you hit the cold pavement.

Face of Survival

A wise person once said, “You don’t know where I’ve been till you walked a mile in my shoes.”

I’m guessing that person must have met Theresa Flores. When you look at her for the first time you would see a successful woman, a beautiful mom, and a passionate speaker. What if I told you that she is a survivor? Got your attention? What if I told you that she is a survivor from a life of human trafficking? By now your eyes may have gotten full at this point.

Her story is remarkable. Her quest for change in the law is undeniable. The details can only be best told by her since she is trying to prevent a set of mental scars on another victim.

Must See Movies

If this is anything like it's predecessors this will be worth watching. That and the fact the release date holds a special meaning to me.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES: Movie Trailer. Watch more top selected videos about: Johnny Depp, Óscar Jaenada

That's Who?

For all of you young bright eyes photographers heed the words of the wise Stewart Pittman, known to many in the business as the great blogger known as Lenslinger. "Always be rolling" are his famous words and they are golden especially in this instance. I give you exhibit A, seen to the left. A crew from WWL-TV in New Orleans was highlighting the expected baking boom of king cakes with the upcoming Carnival Season approaching. While shooting one an interview who should appear but famed actor Samuel L. Jackson. Yes that one. A random glimpse of Jules Winnfield graced the lens but for a brief moment. I'm not going to lie, I am big fan of Sam Jackson. From his roles as the drug addict"Gator" in Jungle Fever to the Jedi Master known as Mace Windu in the Star Wars films his performances never disappoint me.

What would I have done if given the chance to meet him? I would walked up, shook his hand, ask for a picture, then say I loved the role as the coach in the hockey movie. Truly some of his finest work, did you know?

The Next 31,556,926 Seconds

Senator's Log: January 1st, 2011. 1:11 pm. 2010 was an interesting year to say the least. That roller coaster of time really moved for the past 365 days. Some days were a blur but they were eventful none the less. There were some ups, there were some downs. We saw a few changes; some were welcomed while others really caught me off guard. We had to go through some tragedy but the light of joy eventually made things better. I saw some of the people I considered family move on to other opportunities while welcoming in new faces to the asylum. My lens and fuzzy mic got to tell some interesting stories along the way. The first time I went to a Country Music concert, the inside look of a famous haunted attraction, all while dishing out some well deserved gratitude to men & women who protect our country.

Now it’s time to start the year known as 2011. A new year and a new decade who knows what she will bring our way but for now enjoy some of my favorite images of 2010 that made this one to remember.



Happy New Year everyone. Let’s enjoy the time and get some good memories out of it, did you know?

Susan Edwards 1976 - 2010

Susie, my prayers were with you then my prayers are with you & your family now. It saddens me that you are gone from this Earth but happy that you are taking your rightful place as one of God's Angels in Heaven. You have touched us all and we are grateful for the memories you gave us.

God Bless you Susie.

4 Days Left

Another year, another round of Christmas shopping to do however this year is different. I managed to get a majority of it do well before the upcoming. Just have to pick up a few little things for the easy people to shop for. While most like the rush and thrill of waiting the last minute I try to avoid it by any means at my disposal. Being surrounded by masses of people who haven’t gotten started yet isn’t my idea of a good time but it does make for some decent television. Just have a feeling that I’ll be here on Friday getting the final moments of the Christmas Rush. I’m just thankful for the internet and free shipping.

Oh well enough standing around, time to get those final gifts on my list then head to the post office.