No, I'm not engaged. But my friend Ephraim* is. After forging his own set of rings out of molten gold (Aak: "So I guess you get a discount, for having to do all the work." Ephraim: "You'd think that, but you'd be wrong."), he finally proposed to his longtime ladyfriend. They're getting married next year on the West Coast.
I offered to do their engagement photos. For free. It's going to be awesome.** I have no idea how I'm going to do it, but it'll be awesome.
Except for the free part. It's okay this once. I like doing things for friends, so I try to give them some gratis photo shoots once in a while. Also, I need to embiggen my portfolio. I plan on asking a few friends to pose for practice head shots soon.
Before I made him this offer for free engagement photos, Ephraim offered to fly me to the West Coast if I would then photograph his wedding. Nope. Already did that for someone else, but never again. Weddings are a huge amount of labor for my kind. And although I desire portfolio-stuffing material, the thought of that much work for no pay makes me queasy.
I need some lights, light stands, umbrellas, and a D700... just kidding. I'll hold off on buying the new multi-thousand-dollar camera. For now.
*"Ephraim" is not his real name. I just wish I knew an Ephraim.
**"Ephraim" still has to clear it with the lady, but really, how can she say no? Free photos! Who could say no to that?
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