T'was the post before Christmas

Hiya;

Big week last week. The photojournalism course came to an end on Thursday evening with the presentations of student works. I consider it some of my best work to date and to receive the feedback I did, from these incredible photographers was nothing short of mind blowing.

It's been a tough year mentally not having much work, being rejected for jobs due to lack of experience and having to send The Lovely Samantha back into the workforce to pay the bills. Setting out into this new world, what you really want is for someone you respect to tell you your work is good enough and I got that so finger's crossed next year brings more new world opportunities.

I took it very easy on the weekend. On Saturday Sam told me to pull my finger out and start lifting my weight around the house, which i would have done sooner if there wasn't a good soccer match on TV at the time. Queue argument, resolution, T.V. off. House now cleaner. I took Bodhi to the beach for some sand castle fun - he's not too keen on the water. Lunch with the ageing grandparents.

On Sunday I dropped Sam at work then took Bodhi to a birthday party nearby. Jumping castle and Thomas The tank engine plates & cups were a big hit with the boy. A few more chores to avoid the next argument then back out to pick up Sam and bring her home for a lovely meal.

Merry Christmas kids,
Minas.

Hey Gang;

Been doing another photojournalism course which has required me to be up shooting before dawn each day so apologies for the (once again) late update.

I wont bore you with details of the weekend as both days were taken up with the course which continues through to Thursday night with a presentation of student projects. It's being run by two of Australia's living legend photojournalist in Stephen Dupont and Jack Picone (although don't worry if you've never heard their names as outside of photography circles they are just a couple of affable & humble guys). My project is on dawn & morning rituals centered around Bronte baths. Somehow i just need to relate it back to the project brief of "hope". I'll upload the finished product to my website and send through a link when done.

Until then,
Minas.

It's Tuesday. Sorry. The Lovely Samantha has become the new bread winner on Sundays and Mondays and this sole parenting thing has thrown me a bit.

I was on assignment again last night. Pyrmont has been in the news due to it's resident protests against a planned metro station requiring heritage buildings be demolished. I was sent to their local ALP meeting to capture their position statement for the new NSW Premier. Talk about a tough gig. Lovely people, just boring photos. Suppose i should look on the bright side. After all, I could be doing IT.

I remember on Saturday afternoon heading over to our neighbours for a BBQ dinner. Bodhi's and his best mate Hari are finally starting to work out that it's better playing nice with each other instead of bickering over everything. Must be a boy thing i guess. They're both into Santa and are convinced he's coming to visit irrespective of whether they are well behaved or not (if their behaviour is anything to go by).

Sunday was the perfect day for a birthday party in the park. Good thing Bodhi's friend Adelaide was turning three. Cakes, lollies and tantrums all the way home. At least we didn't have to clean up.

On a sorry note, i didn't get a call up for the photography job i'd applied for. "Good application" he said. "Liked your work" he said. "You just don't have the experience" he said. "Maybe next time" i said.

see ya,
Minas.