Blah Blah PHOTOGRAPHY!

So over the past fews days I've been doing a lot of photography... well actually just this saturday. It was fun, waking up super early to go do a shoot. A lot of spots that are empty so it was perfect to take some photos. And as I was hanging out with my friends, they were very kind in complementing me on my shots. They were asking me for some stuff about my shots and so on. I pretty much knew that my lens was the key to getting better shots. And it got me thinking about, How did I end up learning so much about photography? So I have to admit, watching photography of others is always a great influence. But I really have to say that my favorite Mexican, actually he is Danish, David, has helped as well. Watching his photos and how fast he became a pro, is pretty inspirational. Plus him telling me about this lens... pretty much changed my life. So thanks if you ever read this! I wish I had better equipment and money to get it, but then again I give myself props for using a beginners camera to capture some cool shots. So my next photo shoot will be a long one. Going around the whole city of L.A. on the metro. After that, I will build my portfolio and cross my fingers to find some sort of work. I guess that is how you start business and get money to get better equipment. Never thought I would focus so much on photography or make somewhat of a career out of it. I know there are many more amazing photographers and photographs, but they were once like me, a beginner. I have still so much to learn. I'll get there I hope. But first, i'll need a new computer because this post it being stuck on my CD drive is pissing me off... it has been 3 years since it's been in there. It is kind of cool so how my photos are so different compare to the ones I used to take.
Changing topics...
I was having a conversation with someone earlier in the week that made me think, how do you know a person still cares about you? It was mentioned how sometimes she feels that her boyfriend doesn't care about her anymore, doesn't show affection, or takes her feelings in consideration. So it made me wonder if we sometimes want more than what we get when it comes to affection? Are our own expectations too high? Or should someone really go out of their way to remind that significant other, "HEY I still care about you!"? Although how far can you go to explain to the other person how you feel without sounding like you are complaining, begging, or desperate? I guess when you are secure about a relationship you don't need to be reminded or to ask for more affection. It is the little things they do that remind you they care about you. The conversation, the laughs, the hug, the fact that they are still there. Our actions can do so much to scare someone off or to give them enough reason to leave. But if they are still there, that is enough sign that they care about you. Although, any person has the right to say, "Hey pay more attention to me, I feel neglected." But maybe those are the early signs that the relationship may not be going in the right direction. I know couples that have been together for years and I admire them. They treat each other with so much respect and love, that it brings a huge smile to my face, because there is hope out there! I am no one to advice anyone in relationships. We all handle it differently. We all experience similar yet different scenarios. But one thing for sure, we all want someone to care about us. If we are not happy at all in our relationship, then what is the point to drag someone down with you? Sometimes a necessary change needs to be made to not lose that person.

I mean don't go out of your way to pretend to be someone you are not in order to impress someone. I think most people would feel the way I do, it is really annoying to see someone try so hard to pretend to be someone they are not. I think they only end up hurting themselves. Trying to live up to an expectation they are not. Why wear tons of make-up to impress some dude, or why get the most expensive car to impress some girl. Bull shit. I know I am not the only one that thinks like this. I'll admit, that I've done that before. When I was in High School, I liked this skater kid. So what did I do to impress him?... I tried to skate. Yeah, dumb right? Well I didn't know that, I thought I was impressing him, but I wasn't. Now the skateboard and I aren't friends. But that kid and I are... and that only happened when I stopped pretending and started being myself. Plus him being himself was a total turn off. I know at first when we like someone we try so hard to impress them. But as long as we are somewhat true to ourselves or snap out of it, then we are OK. It's important for people to like us for who we are. Whether it comes to friendships or lovers. And hopefully there are people who are true to themselves when they are around you. Anyway point is, when it comes to trying hard to impress, we all done it and some people still do it. They crave for attention. And sometimes they get the person, but how long will it last when the true colors come out? I mean isn't it hard to try and be perfect all the time anyway?

Wow I feel like I should write a book on this shit. Actually no, I lack credibility. Relationships are hard. Liking someone is hard. Being single is hard. I could go on and on. I guess, if you have someone in your life, regardless of your situation, enjoy them. Especially if they make you happy. If you feel the need too, remind them you care about them.

So saturday I went to the movies and saw Battle of LA. It was intense shit right there. Good movie. I guess destroying LA in movies is always a fun thing and very common. I read an article once that said, L.A. is always ideal to destroy because everyone knows where it is and I guess since it is the heartland of movies, why not destroy it in a movie? Makes sense. But it really made me think, wow we are screwed if aliens ever take over! Anyway, it was fun to have a nice day out with 2 of my favorite ladies. Dinner and a movie. Nothing like it. Overall I can't complain about my saturday. I am actually really sleepy. Las Vegas in 2 weeks, something I am very much looking forward too, i really need something exciting to happen. Really crossing my fingers this road trip happens. Would be amazing to do shots all across the beaches of California.

By the way this is a great song, reminds me of summer. Don't know why. Check it out.