photographer in a suit

it took me a day to recover from two days of wedding photoshoots. the bottom half of my body ached so much. standing about 7 hours a day. i need to get used to it.

guess what i was wearing. a business suit. the outfit which isn't made for running around and laying on the ground. the suit is a must in japanese wedding shoots. videographer/owner who was also with us told me that the hotel's employee told that his tie was a bit too short. what a hell? i agree with a certain level of formalness since we are at weddings, but we are there to do our job which isn't being a server at a table. i really disagreed with this suit policy. and really hate politics like this which happens all the time in japan.

oh yes, i have a new camera and a flash which is also something new to me. i went to two wedding as an assistant photographer. the main photographer was a nice and interesting man, and he has over 10 years of wedding photography.

i've learned a lot and found tons of things i need to work on. quick judgment, prediction etc.

first week as a freelancer

it's friday! and my first week as a freelancer is over. i am relieved. two more shoot next week and done for this month.

i was really nervous last sunday night. it went well i think.

i feel a bit guilty to make that amount for such a little work and wonder how this freelancing world works.

lessons learned.

1. pretend that you know what you are doing
2. know how to exchange business cards
3. let's be extra polite to different kinds of personnel
4. summer in japan is hot
   

an old friend's visit

a friend from high school came to visit me. i just realized that i've known her for 10 years now, and that's when i started my freshman year. i am getting old...

we had one afternoon to catch up our last two years.

Q: what do i do when i see people?
A: photoshoot :)

i made a header image for this blog today. yes, that feet with red shoes are my friend's.