MsB Photography

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I don’t know if it’s the nerd in me or what, but I found this hilarious!

Typography? What’s That?! Aesthetics? Who Cares?! Graphic Designers? Who Needs ‘Em?!

A long, long time ago, back in the early 1980s, before the scourge of desktop publishing made every secretary a “designer,” typography was integral to the aesthetic of graphic design. Then, to the horror of those who care about design, programmers became designers and graphic arts went to hell. And typography went down the tubes with it. *sigh*

|MsB| Font Conference Attendee

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I have not truly cried in a very long time … until tonight.

My grandmother died on Sept. 22 almost nine years ago. On the night before she passed, she wanted to spend some time with me, but I didn’t realize it until it was too late. I sat by her side during her final moments; she saw me in uncontrollable tears and placed her cool hand on my cheek as if to say, “It’s okay.” I’ll never forget that feeling, the biggest regret of my life. But, it’s not too late for you — LOVE WHILE YOU STILL CAN.

[I stumbled upon this video by chance. The artist is named Passion. Check him out.]

|MsB| Portland Photographer

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Think Outside the … Wall?

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And the winner is …

How truly fortunate am I that I get to photograph such fun and awesome people? The “N” Family is no exception … Read their contest entry below and you’ll see why. I think what got me was the part that the parents still make trips with each other and not even tell the kids where they’ve run off to! haha! That’s just way too cute, I say!

Mom and Dad has never had their pictures professionally photographed so this was a lot of fun for me because they were up to anything I asked. Yay, just how I like it! “Excuse me, you want us to do what? But, we just met you!” haha!

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, EVERYONE!!!

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(The original contest post and entries, 03/27/08, for “Still in Love.”)

Just when I thought all this rain would ruin my whole weekend … I just saw the cutest thing ever!!!

I was crossing the street today and walked right by this elderly man who was holding up an umbrella over his wife’s head to protect her from the rain. OMG, too sweet!!! I wish that I had my camera with me! It was just so gosh-darn cute that I could not stop staring. So, guess what? I conjured up another contest for a free photoshoot with me!!! But, this time, it’s for the parents or grandparents in your lives …

|MsB| Vancouver Family Photographer

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{The above photo is of the four siblings that entered the story and won this contest for their parents.}

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Happy birthday to me … Happy birthday to me … Happy birthday dear MsB … Happy birthday to me!!!

That’s right, I’m 32 years old today! Wowzer, time flies!!! It feels like it was just yesterday that I threw a big 80s-themed bash for my 30th birthday. Two years later and I’m throwing down a big load of change on my own birthday gift. Actually, my husband met me halfway. Aww! This is what I’ve been waiting for all year long! I cannot wait for it to arrive in the mail by this Thursday; I’m going to have some rockin’ sessions with it next weekend! Ooh wee! And, just in time for another boudoir shoot, too! Wahoo! (Sorry, secret identity on that one!)

Friends that know me real well know that I don’t care for gifts. Okay, that was put kind of bluntly. I meant, I’d prefer your presence over your presents. Get it? So, I want to thank my girls for a fun lunch date yesterday! Yummy!!! Also, I’d like to thank my boys for helping me get this beautiful camera and, of course, for the song and dance!!! Oh, I am so in love with this already! I know, I know, it’s just electronics; I’m a geek, I guess? =)

But, my stuff isn’t here yet, this image was taken from www.dpreview.com which is identical to what I’ll be getting: Nikon D300 and 50mm f/1.4 lens … Isn’t it just S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G?!! *deep sigh*

Mr. D300:
You and me, we’re going to have some fun working together. You’ll get front row seats to showings that many people will not get the chance to see with their own eyes. Um, what cha think about the upcoming boudoir session? Ooh la la! We’ll be at some wonderful weddings this year, engagement and newlywed sessions, family sessions, maternity and newborn sessions, etc. And, you’ll be right there by my side when I go to Thailand later this year. Maybe we’ll get to travel more when I book destination weddings, too. Yay!

Here’s to a beautiful business relationship, my friend! Cheers!!!

|MsB| Portland Photographer

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