The State of WFL: Tastes like entertainment.

I'm sitting here at my favorite bar, having just finished a burger, and decided I was overdue for one of these. Free, encrypted wifi FTW, thanks for Rumor Has It.

I'm shooting the first pinup calendar set Monday. I'll release the individual shots in a variety of formats - prints of each will be available, as well as desktop wallpapers, so your desktop will be able to match your favorite calendar girl.

Planning the calendar has been tenuous (sitting here trying to come up with sets that possess the right blend of aesthetics and eroticism is a little difficult), but worthwhile. I'll be doing video of a few sets, so fans can get an idea of how we do these shots. For those of you who keep asking: No, I don't need an assistant. I've got one photography student whom I'll allow attendance of one or two sets, but otherwise, I don't really need an assistant.

I shot some engagement photos recently. Here's a sample of one:

And another:

I'll be offering such services officially in the near future. I love shooting stuff like this in a lomo style, and figure it would be a nice alternative to what's normally offered in my area. I still do a few traditional shots (for family and wedding announcements in newspapers), but for the most part, I'm shooting the fun stuff. If you're interested and in the Hannibal area, hit me up. We'll set up a schedule and get it done, and I'll try to keep the rates cheap.

If anybody has a good suggestion for printers, please, do tell.

I've been using the Windows 7 RC for a few days, and enjoy it quite a bit. The UI is a much welcome improvement, even if somewhat subtle. It's fairly fast, too. I've only found a few minor quirks, and oddly enough, it's with the newer software I use. Cooledit Pro 1.2 (which I use for my multitrack recording, and have used for 6 or 7 yeras) and Photoshop 6 run flawlessly, while Illustrator CS2 forces W7 to switch to Aero Basic. It's a (relatively) smooth transition, but still a nuisance. Reason 3.0 also has a rendering issue with the icons above the piano roll, but nothing show-stopping, and it runs without a hitch thus far. More extended testing will be necessary, and if I have any issues with my regular production software, I'll be sure to let everybody here know.

Thank you, drive through.