Photography Training

[kybearfuzz]

All new hire folks in my office are trained on how to use a camera. While most digital cameras nowadays are pretty much set to automatically take a photo, we're taught the basics of photography (i.e. f-stops, aperture, etc.) along with the use of the camera so we can take better pictures.

We have about two dozen new hires in training this week. I don't teach the class, but two of my friends do. While I was chatting with them Tuesday morning before class, looking at the different photo stations, they decided to include me in the fun. Of the 50 items the students were to photograph that day, I was #43.

I felt like a supermodel. Only well-fed and slightly smarter.

Some just took the photo and ran. Others were treated more fun photo opportunities as my day permitted. I was treated to a photo spread this morning done to music. I took my favorite dozen or so and posted them on my Flickr account. Clicking the photo here will take you there, or just click this link.

Comments

[spatts5.livejournal.com]

What fun pictures! You must be a hoot to work with.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Sometimes a hoot, sometimes a horror :)

[cincycub.livejournal.com]

I think this one is perfect for your 411 profile! ;)

Ok MAYBE this one.

[mikiedoggie.livejournal.com]

I second both suggestions.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

You're too funny...

[snowboardjoe.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's a keeper. [clicks on "save as" and puts in the special folder]

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

You have a "special folder" on me?

That's kinda stalker-ish.....

... keep doing it... :)

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I can't imagine the kinds of guys the "Booger" photo would attract. Or actually I can.. and it scares me.

LOL... and I'm not sure about the lab coat one either :D

[texwriterbear.livejournal.com]

I'd still message you with those pictures ;-)

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Well, they are candy boogers.. not real ones... :)

[barak.livejournal.com]

You're magically delicious, like Lucky Charms! I had to resist the impulse to leave a comment on every photo, something along the lines of "So cute, so hot, so handsome..."

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

You're too sweet, handsome.. thanks...

[oceanlux.livejournal.com]

Mark has the gift of being **quite** photogenic!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

LOL... I'd like to think the students had something to do with it, learning about lighting and all..

[snowboardjoe.livejournal.com]

Oh, you were hamming it up today. I mean, really, the lab coat? You were basking in all that wonderful attention and you know you're hot.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I was trying to tailor each funny to the person taking the photo. There were some that didn't want to bother with anything unusual, there are those that don't know me well enough to have the lab coat photo, and there was the one lady who completely would appreciate it.

... and of course, I knew the whole class would eventually see them all, so it's all in fun. Training can be a horror, we usually try to make it somewhat entertaining.

... and yeah, being the center of attention for a day was fun too!

[markotter.livejournal.com]

I just want to know where you work that 1) You get to have fun at the office and 2) You're actually still hiring people. :-)

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

My office isn't always this fun, but new employees can be entertaining. And my office isn't hiring any, but there might be other offices that are. Message me if you were serious about wanting to know :)

[spikejrt.livejournal.com]

cute as a bug's ear!

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Well, thanks :)