Archive for September, 2008
A time when a polite ultimatum is given, generally followed by a less polite ultimatum, then a threat.
The definition of a “Come to Jesus Meeting” on the net is pretty much what is described above. A get-together between two or more people where a very candid, and somewhat harsh discussion will take place. The discussion is most often pointed towards one specific person, no matter how many people are firing at talking to the individual.
Before today, I had never heard of a “Come to Jesus Meeting”. I quickly did some searching on the Interwebs and found that this term is used commonly when harsh conversations are to be had. It appears that “Come to Jesus Meetings” are most often had when an intervention is taking place. Basically, quit this and that or you’ll be out on your arse!
Well, I am going to be involved in a “Come to Jesus Meeting” today and I am looking forward to it! When else can one sit down and receive so much truth from one or more person than in a “Come to Jesus Meeting”? I have made so many strides in the past year and a half since my separation from my wife, but I still have so far to go in many areas… This is obvious!
I have a lot of things I still need to deal with. So many things I need to let go of. So many things I need to accept. And, so many things I need to incorporate into my daily walk… So, what’s a little encouragement from someone you care about and trust? Sometimes you need to hear the truth from someone so close so you can see what others perceive is going on and hopefully obtain some advice in the process… I would like to think that on the other side of a “Come to Jesus Meeting”, a lot of positive change will take place in hopefully a short period of time. I’d like to think…
Anyway, this post if for all 1.78 of my readers who have never heard of a “Come to Jesus Meeting” like me. I don’t want you to be summoned to one and be thinking it is an opportunity for true salvation. However, if positive changes result from a “Come to Jesus Meeting”, then I guess you do get salvation in certain areas of your life and the positive mindset that follows is kind of like a revival… Let’s hope!
Until next time…
Well, I got back from California last Friday evening and leave for Baltimore, MD this Sunday… at the ass crack of dawn. I have to be at DFW around 7:00-7:30am to catch a fight at 9:00am. Great fun…
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The photo above is another attempt to achive this look I am seeing in my head. I obviously don’t know my equipment good enough yet to pull it off because this isn’t what I am looking for. I am taking a break from the portraits for a bit until I can better dial in my own look and feel into my photos consistently.
I have a lot to learn about lighting and post processing. There are things I envision in my head and I really want to make them a reality. I used to have this issue when I did artwork with pen & ink. I could see it, knew how I wanted the end product to look, but I never could quite execute… I have to much money, passion, and time poured into this photography gig to let it fizzle out. I need to make something happen soon though so I do’t get extremely frustrated and give up…
Until next time…
I’ve been doing a lot of reading, looking, learning, and experimenting with lighting and post processing lately. I have so much to learn but feel that I have the tools I need right now for where I am and I am happy to report that I feel creative and love this learning experience!
The above image is my first failed attempt to obtain the look I am going for. My shot was bad out of the camera so I never was able to get what I wanted when I was at the computer (Mac?!). So, before I can continue with my post processing learning, I need to continue in my lighting education and get my techniques and styling down so that what hits the camera is mostly what I am looking for right off the bat.
So, more to come… Be on the lookout. I am very excited and hope to pour a large amount of time and energy into getting this style of mine defined and easily reproducible. Consistence is the key when it comes to your “style” in my opinion… What say you?!
Until next time…
“I watch a lot of T.V., I drink a lot of coffee, but you know what’s really addictive? Heroin.”
Until next time…
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