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Memphis, part 2 (Sun Studio)
Here’s the second series of my Memphis photos! These are from, and around, Sun Studios where Elvis recorded his first single and where B.B. King, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison recorded. It’s known as the birthplace of rock n’ roll.
To learn more about it, read the Wikipedia page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Records
That’s me in front of Sun Studio; I have no idea why I look so unhappy.
That’s an old-school style shot of the exterior of Sun Studio.
Sun Studios interior shot; look closely at the sticker on the register.
Photo day… 5
This photo of the day (and probably many more) will feature my furry partner in crime, Chester.
He’s more than just an often willing subject: he’s a really important part of my life and just so unbearably cute.
photo of the day: day three (so far, so good)
I acknowledge that I’m cheating a little bit by using some photos that I already have, but I just started this. And it’s cold outside.
See this flower? It’s sad that it was becoming fall, too. Though the looming season change was far less dire for me than it was that flower, no longer gracing us with its vivid colors. (Click on the photo for the full effect.)
Every day occurrances
It’s my opinion that as a photographer, until I can capture scenes from every day and capture their spirit and importance, I will not consistently be able to capture the heart and soul of big moments and events. I also resloved to shoot at least one roll of film each week in the new year to make sure I keep my skills going strong.
Fortunately, that opinion and resolution work together hand in hand beautifully.
Here are the first few scenes of that resolution.
I reckon this will be no easy feat; I expect you to help keep me honest.
Minnesota snow slideshow (#snomg!)
Out of town folks: it has snowed more since. A lot.
The Lyn-Lake neighborhood at night
Or, I should say, evening.
A few weeks ago before the snow fell, I got antsy to take photos of one of my favorite neighborhoods: Lyn-Lake in south Minneapolis. Enjoy.
In an uncharacteristic fashion, these photos have been randomized; I did not select the order they were put into this post. You should know that none of these photos have been edited; I think it does the subject(s), whatever they/it may be if editing is kept to a minimum.
cookie baking!
Not too long ago a friend and I convened to bake delicious oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Here are photos of the ever-so-tasty results. 
Photo of the day!
It’s not often that I take a photo I think is kinda cool and later discover a “Where’s Waldo” of treasures: a bright pink bob wig, multiple metallic purple skulls, dancing skeletons, bicycles… click for the full size to see all of the odds and ends that make this photo interesting.
Going to New Zealand!
Joshua Radin at Pantages Theater September 2009
I broke the news on Facebook and Twitter: barring some kind of unforseen financial or health disaster, I am going to New Zealand for Spring Semester 2011. That means I need to earn more money than I am presently, and quickly, so it’s time for me to dust off some of the life skills I’ve had on the shelf to earn money.
Namely, photography.
If you need an event or casual event photographer, please think of me first. I also have experience with concert photography, and my resume includes, but is not limited to: Hanson, Jason Mraz, and Joshua Radin.
Seriously, think about it: have you ever had a party where you wish you had someone to document the event because everyone else was busy running around and living life instead of taking an appropriate amount of time to record the memories to tangible form?
Contact me, tell me what your photography needs are, and we’ll work out a price.
I also scrapbook and make cards.
Minneapolis treasure: Midtown Global Market
- A shot of the Midtown neighborhood in south Minneapolis
One of the entrances to the Midtown Global Market: a microcosm of how the world should be
I love Minneapolis. It’s my favorite city of all those I’ve been to, and I’ve done my fair share of traveling (including, but not limited to, Alamo, TX, Tuscon, San Francisco, Seattle, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Washington DC, New York City, Chicago and St. Louis).
So this isn’t a hometown girl saying that her city is the best and that she doesn’t need to see what else is out there. This is coming from someone who has a fair traveling resume and still loves her city the most.
After all, what’s not to love? We’re known for our culture (the most theater seats per capita after NYC), we have lots of parks, lakes and libraries, music venues of assorted sizes and levels of classiness, great public transit and a moderate cost of living.
The only real drawback is how inhumanely cold it gets (really, imagine taking a deep breath and feeling like your lungs are freezing or the icy chill of the wind making it feel like your eyeballs might freeze solid).
One of the things I love most about Minneapolis is that over time, people from all over the world have settled here, and that rich diversity is reflected in one of my favorite places in my favorite city: The Midtown Global Market.
The Midtown Global Market is a glorious place that houses bakeries, markets, and restaurants that draw inspiration from all over the world, happily coexisting together. A Scandinavian bakery, a Mexican restaurant or two, one that celebrates the best of American cuisine, an East African eatery, a Mid East market, a place where you can buy humanely farmed eggs for $0.25 a piece (if you bring your own carton) and so much more. It’s a true microcosm of how the world should be. All of us celebrating and retaining our individual identities while blending together and celebrating not as individuals or cultures, but as people.
Where else can you buy fresh produce, eat a meal inspired by the tastes of East Africa, and top it off by buying candy from Mexico for dessert, all while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee?
It's like a screen capture of my childhood!
- Even in a language I don’t understand it looks delicious!
camel burgers!!
Puffy suckers!!
cheese!!!
Photography and More! 
