Happy 4th of July first of all!
So what’s new at the ol’ Kirby shindig? A whole lot of busyness, business too. I’ve got a few shoots lined up for July, which I’m very excited about. And a side project involving three couples, cool scenery, and who knows what. Time has been so tight lately! With Colorati, family, friends, and life in general, I feel like there’s no realistic time frame where I can seriously sit down and manage tasks for Chris Kirby Photography. But in a sense, it has been nice to just take a break from charged shoots and reorganize perspective on things. From branding to overall approach to photographic style. I can definitely say I’m excited for where things are going. Stay tuned and as usual, thanks for stopping by!
A quick stop by the beach in north county.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at 9:25am Posted in: Personal
I want to live in a city where at least 10% of the population rides a bike to work.
I want to own a modern photography studio.
I want to ride a bike to that studio each morning and breathe fresh air on the way to work.
I want friends to not expect photo shoot discounts from me.
I want to learn how to play chess.
I want a Dachshund.
I want to travel the world with a camera.
I want to escape rat racing before I start.
I want to be independent.
I want average people to realize they’re not a photographer.
I want a lot of things.
I want to be able to update this blog regularly w/out it feeling like a burden.
I want people to book me to shoot their wedding.
I want a Leica.
I want to learn Japanese so I can talk to my grandparents.
I want respect, recognition, and repression release like any other artist.
I want more creative friends.
I want to study photography in Europe.
I want to figure out my brand.
I want to design a logo I can stick with for more than two months.
I want to shoot people that understand photography can be more than just pictures.
I want to meet the crew at A.J.’s Playhouse. Sonic down, rest to go.
I want to see Seattle.
I want the 70-200mm, 15mm fisheye, and 45mm tilt shift. I swear I’d be settled.. for a year.
I want some conservatives to loosen the f up.
I want to be myself on this blog.
I want people to like me for who I am, rather than a proper act.
I want to meet Jamie Thomas, still.
I want to learn how to shoot and develop film photography better. BW Photo at Grossmont College barely counted.
I want SDSU to stop graduating art majors that aren’t artists. So many classmates, so little in common.
I want to join PPA and WPJA.
I want to lose weight and gain muscle.
I want straight hair. To those that want curly hair, you have no idea how hard it is to style.
I want smart and healthy kids, when I’m ready of course.
I want to learn how to play the piano.
If I got all of these things, would I then be happy? Of course not lol. I don’t mean to come off as unsatisfied with life, that certainly couldn’t be further from the truth. What I mean by that is that I understand life is more meaningful than a handful of wants, desires, and peeves. The list above is more of a personal vent than anything, which is something you’ll rarely see me do on here. Lately however, thoughts have felt a little more jam packed than usual and sometimes the best thing to do is to write it down out. The wants I wrote are things that have, at one point or another, influenced my life. Some for the better, others not so much. But it feels great to let it all out. It allows me a chance to reflect and determine what it is I need to do to eliminate these wants. Borderline TMI. But I figured my blog should show friends, family, and potential clients who I am for what I am. Making this list is no exception. Thanks for reading one of my more ranty posts. I already feel better.
Monday, May 25, 2009 at 4:45pm Posted in: Personal
Harajuku girls and Sakura; two things very Japanese. The first picture was taken just moments after stepping off the train at the Harajuku station in Tokyo. It was a Sunday and the streets and fashion alleyways were already filled with locals and tourists alike. For those not familiar with this area, it’s a definitive Tokyo spot for subculture fashion lovers and obsessive trinket shoppers. It’s all about showing off and looking cute, or kawaii, as they say in the local language. I saw this Harajuku girl in the corner of my eye shortly after stepping into the streets. There she was on her cell, probably sharing some gossip or debating where to meet with her fellow team princess players. Hard to miss with her pink attire from hair to head to toe. Made for a great shot. The second image is of the rare blooming Sakura, also known as Cherry Blossoms. I, among many others, were taking pictures of the tree. Easy to understand why, as they only bloom once a year for a few days in and around Japan. The one below was spotted in Kamakura.
by Kirby
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