Blog Homework: Standing Up For Myself

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Greetings from sunny and hot Las Vegas to all my faithful followers, loyal friends and random stumble uponers.

It's been a month since I last wrote any sort of a blog, and I've been not so active since earlier in the year, though I've been lurking about commenting on blog posts, photosets, and group threads now and then. My semi-exile was just me needing some...
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lewolf:
Great story telling... and GOOD FOR YOU!!!  I don't think I could have handled either situation any better, and suspect I would have handled them no different either!!!
deadguitarist:
Thanks, @lewolf. I usually handle stuff like that with more tact and grace, but every once in a while, someone pushes my buttons just right and patience and tolerance exit and anger and frustration appear.

Three Things to do Daily

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To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. Number three is, you should have your emotions moved to tears, could be happiness or joy. But think about it. If you laugh, you...
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littlejohn22:
oh, I am there 
skisby:
Unfortunately when the tears & laughter are caused by stress & frustration, the thoughts are mostly around "how do I get off this wheel" it's more of an empty day. I like your version better & hope that's the one you're experiencing!

Light Painting & Astrophotography Meetup

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Greetings from Las Vegas to my faithful followers, loyal friends and random stumble uponers. For some this will be a repeat of my last blog, but with full size (6000x4000), processed photos. For the light painting and astrophotography photos, I'll also include some EXIF data. I recommend clicking the photos and viewing them in a larger size.

There is a photography Meetup group here in...
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hiptobes:
Weird I didn't get a notification saying you tagged me, those ghost sculptures are creepy! Looks like a super cool place. Agreed, would love to see more steampunk, post-apocalyptic sets her on SG, Warrior Woman from Mad Max 2 was an early crush. 
deadguitarist:
@hiptobes, my previous blog has a link that describes, in brief, how he made those ghostly figures. Must have been tough for the "models."

Unedited Back of the Camera Photos From Yesterday's Fun Day Trip

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First stop was actually Desert Wildlife Refuge to meet with another person heading up to the meetup spot in Goldfield. No photos from there. It was literally a quick restroom stop, find and meet Niraj and get on the road.

First photo stop was the Sekhmet Temple of Goddess Spirituality near Cactus Springs, NV. A rather odd, though interesting, place if you ask me, but...
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deadguitarist:
@merryboudoir, I will post a few of the astrophotography photos, as well as a few of the others after I download them from the camera and process them. Might be a bit though. I have a lot of other photos to process from the past couple of months. I know, I'm behind. But I'm trying to catch up as quickly as possible.
deadguitarist:
@littlejohn22 & @hiptobes, thanks guys!

Is Makeup Your Enemy?

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Do you fail to slay your makeup daily? Do you want to rock your make up every day?

If the answers to these questions are yes, go watch Jack.

Jack is a 10-year old boy who is a master with makeup.

IF: makeuupbyjack

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX29kPFuADwa35OxQSMoIWQ

Without Any Fanfare

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One of my most favorite SG Hopefuls had a set hit MR yesterday and there was little fanfare about it. She must be busy because she didn't post any teasers leading up to its release and hasn't posted much about it since its release.

So, I am gonna do a little promotion for her (because she's so sweet, has taken time to message me back...
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shinyarmour90:
@magnea you have mine as well... Your set is amazing though, we'll be sure to get the word out! 
magnea:
@shinyarmour90 @deadguitarist thanks guys. I appreciate😘😘😘

First Photoshoot with a Model Tomorrow Morning

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I have my first photoshoot with a model tomorrow morning. It's not a boudoir or fine art nude shoot... I'm not sure what to call it. It's not strictly portraiture nor fashion. Simply me shooting a nice young female model in a covered bridge at Lake Las Vegas.

Regardless, I am soliciting advice since this is completely new territory for me and waaaaay outside my
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deadguitarist:
Looks like the shoot might happen next week. Still waiting for her to respond to my suggested date/time, though I'm open to and weekday after 5 PM PDT and anytime on weekends (with advance notice).
deadguitarist:
So my shoot is rescheduled for Tuesday, 13 June 2017 at 5 AM PDT. I'll have to be out of the house by 4:15 AM. Ugh! Not a morning person at all, but sunrise light is some of the best light there is. Soft and golden. Temperature should be nice and pleasant too. Will need to bring my tripod along with a reflector (I'll have flash and flash softbox too, but hope I won't need them)... sunrise is at 4:54 AM. Gives us a good 2.5 hours to shoot before I have to go to my day job (thankfully only a 15-20 minute drive from the shoot location). 🤞🏼my model doesn't cancel again.

@nebula Cosplay Set Idea

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@nebula, I think you should consider this for a cosplay set on SG or Patreon. You and Daisy Ridley look alike too.

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shinyarmour90:
Don't wear the uggs though 😂
deadguitarist:
No, must wear proper Rey boots

Remember

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If you're in the US, Memorial Day weekend is upon us. As a USAF veteran, this is a solemn holiday to me, despite all the revelry that occurs as this weekend is also the unofficial start of summer.

So let me say a couple of things quickly and then you can enjoy the festivities.

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During this Memorial Day, before you head out to the...
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skisby:
Well said & thank you for your service sir.
deadguitarist:
@littlejohn22 & @skisby, thank you and you're welcome. It was my pleasure.
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