It's been a while since I had new headshots done, so I decided to take the plunge! I love helping out local artists, so I got Kelly Krauter's name from a friend. When I arrived at her studio, I loved the ambience there. She had a candle lit and was playing soft, relaxing music. Her picture-taking space consisted of different backdrops, a few chairs, and a shiny reflector. Throughout the session, she gave me great tips on how to best post (I'm quite awkward at being in front of the camera). And I … [Read more...]
New Author Photos
December 9, 2024 Leave a Comment
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Photos Revisited
October 9, 2012 4 Comments
Soujausi: troubles left behind/unfinished thingsDuring the Tang dynasty, a poet named Lauh Yuh Sehk (A.D. 772-843) achieved the chisi rank (equal to provincial governor) in Soujau. There he saw a beautiful girl called Douh Waih Leuhng, who was the minister of public works' concubine. He wrote her this poem: She sets her cloudy hair in the most popular style, The songs which she sings are as soft as spring breezes. Minister Leih will take it as a very usual thing since he sees her very … [Read more...]
Author Headshots
September 24, 2012 4 Comments
Jaidakgwo: worth doingIn ancient times, people considered it a great event to cross a river. Imagine a person at the bank of a rapid river, with very simple tools at his disposal. He would cross over only if he believed it worthwhile.I decided to get my author headshots done last week, because I thought it was jaidakgwo. These photographs are used by an author on his or her website, blog, or published novel (pretty please). My decision to go in front of the camera was because of a … [Read more...]
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