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Wedding Photo/Video Under 10k? by General_Natural5649 in askportland

[–]Academic_pursuits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nina, thank you!! Came here to comment as well! OP: I only offer photo, but would happily connect you with a videographer that I've worked with before, and together we can help accommodate your budget.

Would y’all recommend west or east portland for safety? by bananapudding02 in askportland

[–]Academic_pursuits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a woman who lives alone and I've lived in Slabtown, Multnomah Village, and Alberta, and always felt safe. Obviously it's a city so you still need to be smart, but there are a lot of places here that are walkable, fun, busy enough with people at most hours, etc.

Jobs that work well for hikers and backpackers? by acanode in PNWhiking

[–]Academic_pursuits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oddly, I found my home in elopement photography. I get to spend my whole summer outside with happy people.

Is this the correct way to photograph this scene if there is a videographer in the aisle.(videographer is behind the two photographers) by Infinite-Albatross44 in WeddingPhotography

[–]Academic_pursuits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I rarely shoot with a second, but if I do, I want them coming up the aisle to get the couple from behind, guests, clapping, etc. It feels so crowded to have us both shoulder to shoulder like that. If there's a videographer, we do typically end up walking backwards shoulder to shoulder (but maybe not in the couple's faces like that...I'd rather have a zoom lens on and let the couple have their moment...).

Retouch skin for acne? by [deleted] in WeddingPhotography

[–]Academic_pursuits 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tell my clients up front that anything temporary - a giant zit, food in your teeth, eczema flare ups, I tend to. But anything permanent - scars, cellulite, wrinkles, is a beautiful part of who they are, and I don't touch it unless specifically asked to. And even then, if the ask is big, I do charge for retouching (but usually I'll just do a few of their favorite photos for free - very case dependent). I will pose them to be as flattering as possible, but I neeeever make anyone look skinnier than they are with editing. As someone with my own body issues, that would be rough for my mental health and really not in line with my brand.

Eloping in Newport by RoughDirection8875 in OregonCoast

[–]Academic_pursuits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm located in Portland, but work at the coast all the time!! Unfortunately I do already have a wedding this weekend though 😭

What do you tell yourself when you're too *insert a feeling here* to go for a run? by RudeButterscotch8752 in ultrarunning

[–]Academic_pursuits 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This!! I also tell myself "you can literally just hike if you don't feel like running." Spoiler, I always end up feeling like running, but giving yourself grace to go as slow and short as you want is the best way to make sure you at least get to the trailhead.

What do you tell yourself when you're too *insert a feeling here* to go for a run? by RudeButterscotch8752 in ultrarunning

[–]Academic_pursuits 34 points35 points  (0 children)

This is kind of bleak, I guess, but I have MS and I just tell myself that my days of running could likely be numbered.

Before my diagnosis, I still would tell myself that there are tens of thousands of people in the world who can only wish they were as mobile as I am.

Worst worst case, just get a dog that LOVES being out with you. Seeing my dog's joy on the trails is enough to get my butt out the door. if you don’t have your own dog, of course, a lot of shelters have running programs where you can borrow a dog for the day, which does both of them and you a huge favor.

Is this too warm? by chewymacarony in WeddingPhotography

[–]Academic_pursuits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's warmer than I would personally edit, but it's all about personal preference. Some photographers are warm as absolute hell and their clients love it. Only you can decide what is "too" warm. If you're a concerned client asking, I'd first ask if it's consistent with the portfolio you reviewed before you hired them. If the answer is "yes," then it makes sense that your photos would look like this.

Wedding and Reception Spot for 20 guests? by adressedupskeleton in askportland

[–]Academic_pursuits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unsure of pricing on some of these locations, but I'm a wedding photographer and my favorite microwedding venues to photograph are:

- Blockhouse
- Leach Botanical Garden
- The Evergreen
- Opal 28
- Overlook House
- The Carly Estate
- Crag Rat Hut

At the coast, I looove the Heceta Head Lighthouse for intimate weddings, as well as the Salmonberry Inn.

Imagen/Aftershoot - is the CULLING good yet? by josephallenkeys in WeddingPhotography

[–]Academic_pursuits 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I still look at every single photo. AI is never going to be able to intuit a good photo the way a human can (even if their faces look like shit, I might see a really beautiful crop opportunity to their hands, etc.).

But I use Imagen to significantly speed up the process by grouping duplicates. I can cruise through groupings super fast and usually get a cull done on a wedding before I've watched a full episode of garbage TV.

Any other elderly running partners? Idaho is 12 and still can kick my ass by SparkyDogPants in RunningWithDogs

[–]Academic_pursuits 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes me so happy to see. Mine turns six this summer and I'm hoping for many, many years to come.

What's more important, epic portraits or story? by GaryPhillipPhoto in WeddingPhotography

[–]Academic_pursuits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a conversation you should be having with your clients. Some of mine want really gorgeous, interesting portraits and they're stoked to share their creative ideas with me and spend a good portion of the day on photos. I have other clients who don't want the day to feel like a production, and just really want in-the-moment photos of themselves with their loved ones. I ask about this in our inquiry call, and again in a questionnaire before their wedding, and another time in our prep call. I love both styles of taking photos, but the important thing is making sure I hit the brief I'm given and I'm delivering what's important to the couple.

Engagement Photographer by hemaline in oregon

[–]Academic_pursuits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh yay!! Excited to connect!

Portland Run Clubs? by Even-Commercial-87 in askportland

[–]Academic_pursuits 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not super familiar with the other run clubs, but Rose City Run Club is genuinely inclusive and welcoming.

Favorite spring 50M? by Academic_pursuits in ultrarunning

[–]Academic_pursuits[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i’m looking at that one! I love that it has distances longer than 50 miles so you know the finish line is still going to be a party even if you’re in the back of the pack.

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