Neanderthal Arts Festival Photo Shoot
Here are a few promo photos for the Neanderthal Arts Festival, July 21-31, 2011 in Vancouver.
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Tags: Arts, Festival, Neanderthal, Vancouver
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We’re no Tim Hortons!
Have you ever had a latte from Tim Hortons? I have, and they’re a far cry from a latte crafted at 49th Parallel or Wicked Cafe (my two favs in Vancouver).
I (Jen) am a nurse. Imagine you needed a medication injection. Would you rather have me do it or would you trust your friend who says she can give it to you because she’s taken Tylenol before?
You’d probably prefer I do it because I’m a trained professional, I know anatomy, I know my equipment, and I’ve been giving injections for years. Right?
Nursing is an art and a science.
Many professions are.
Imagine wanting to build a new house. You hire an architect to design it, not a friend who might be good at sketching. The architect knows the science and has the artistic vision. She knows what works and what doesn’t, how to create and compose, and how to bring the artistic vision to reality.
So why would you trust your uncle or friend to capture your wedding instead of hiring a professional photographer?
bOB and I got into this conversation on the weekend because I went to a salon and had a consultation with a colourist about doing my hair for our upcoming wedding. This guy, Malcolm (whom I LOVE), listens to your ideas and your vision of what you would like, but he also looks at your skin tone, your face and hands, and he tells you honestly what he thinks would work for you and what would not. He’s been at this profession for 25 years, having trained specifically in being a colourist – he doesn’t even cut hair because he’s that specialized and he’s that passionate about having you look your best.
Sure, I could go to any run of the mill salon and say I want a deep dark burgundy red (that would essentially wash me out and make me look like death warmed over) and they’d do it for me, because they want the money.
Or I could go to someone who has the talent and skill, the extensive training, the vision, and the passion to do it right.
I don’t go to Tim Hortons for my latte. They’re great at what they do – but that is producing coffee and donuts for the masses.
I don’t get my friends to give me injections.
I care who colours my hair.
I’m sure your uncle is an excellent accountant and your friend is an awesome day care teacher. But just because they’ve bought a DSLR and can read the instruction booklet, are they professional photographers?
Pro photogs often joke about “Uncle Bob” showing up at a wedding and ruining the shots. Here’s one Uncle bOB you actually want taking your wedding photos. bOB graduated from art school in photography and illustration and has been a pro for 10 years. (And he just happens to be an uncle to my niece and nephews.)
Tags: art, photography, Vancouver, wedding
Grooster photobook deal!
We are pleased to announce that bOB HOmer photography has joined with Grooster to present you a special deal on photobooks, right in time for the holidays!
As you can see in our promo portrait below, we are offering $600 worth of photography services, resulting in your very own customized photobook, for only $114! Maternity, kids, couples, special celebrations – whatever you choose, we’ll create a photobook to commemorate these precious times and memorable events with an unforgettable and irreplaceable piece of unique artistic work. Give a photobook as a gift to a family member or keep one for yourself!
Don’t hesitate – this incredible offer expires by midnight Thursday, October 14th! Curious? Check out our specific Grooster FAQ.
bOB HOmer photography Grooster Photobook Deal
