Snap Shots of Life

Isn't funny how life takes us in different directions. I'm doing my job, you do your job. But look back at how you got to that point. I think of my wifey, and me, and the snap shots that got us to the point we're at now. Snap shot of college -- we were sort of together, not together, whatever. Snap shot in Missouri -- living together, sharing wonderful memories. Snap shot of Paris -- getting engaged. Snap shot of living here in our little apartment -- the memory of getting married, having our two little doggies (maybe not so little), being at this point in our lives together.

Snap shot of today -- Driving to an interview as I listened to Slobberbone. It would be an opportunity I've only dreamed about forever now! Today I had my interview with a photography studio to be an associate wedding photographer. I'm so excited.

Got there about 7 minutes 'til 1:00. It's on S. St Mary's, in Southtown. And it couldn't be a cooler, more creative place to be. Sat down with the principal and a staff photographer for the interview in this really cool, retro-style, comfortable room. I took my place on the red sofa, with a flat screen tv to my left, and a chair to my right. The principal's wedding books were right in front of me on the coffee table, and he and the other photographer were across from me in two chairs. The studio is on the second floor, and as I glanced across the studio (before going into the retro room) I could see a tall desk with a light on it, some partitioned areas that are sort of makeshift walls to give the studio some separation. As soon as I entered, with the door making an audible squeak as it opened, I only stood at that spot for a second to get that glance across the studio. The room where I sat with them was directly to my left. And I was instantly swooped in.

I talked about myself, I told them how long I've been shooting, and what got me into photography. They got to my portfolio very quickly -- the principal looked over my documentary book first, and I handed my engagement book to the other photographer to pour over.

Yes, I was nervous. But I just talked, and I felt I was outgoing and gave them the sense that I could handle dealing with wedding groups, and the bride and groom. This is just such a cool opportunity if I get this gig. I need weekend off, though, and I hope to hear from work soon that I'll get weekend off. I've worked weekends since before I graduated from college in 2002. In fact, I think I worked weekends almost every year of college. I worked weekends in Missouri the entire time I was there. Now I'm just about coming up on my two years here. I need weekends. It's more important to me now than ever because I'm married, and it would be so awesome to be able to go to weekend things with Sarah and the dogs.

Got back in the car at 1:18. Not a long process at all, but it did feel longer. Cross your fingers for me, because I really want this. I think this could be a transition for a next phase of my life... and I couldn't be more excited.