interlochen.
it's been on my mind a lot recently;
i miss it so much.
pants exchanges and all.
( thank you for the photo, margauxlove! )
I suppose it was so long ago, yet at the same time it's so hard not to think about it. Some of the most incredible moments were from those two summers. And it's become this strange blur of memories, faces, feelings. It's dreamy thinking about what in itself seems like a dream; the stark contrast between that michigan campus and this city - the differing communities of each - makes it feel so funny.
I'm really not sure what I'm trying to say; thoughts on the whole experience seem so complex and confusing. However, looking back on it, it's certainly a huge reason that I am who I am today. It's fucking ridiculous just thinking about... what if? You know? It was just another summer camp recommended to me. What would've happened if I had chosen another? If I hadn't met the people that I did? It's scary... crazy to think about.
Some of the best moments of my life go back to that place. And I don't want them to ever go away.
I'll be moving up to the sales floor at roberts sometime soon. apparently some people at work were recommending me because of my enthusiasm, confidence, sincerity, and the amount of information that I know considering how long I've actually worked there. and that's really really exciting, lemme tell ya. Well, sort of. The fact is that I'm going to have to know EVERYTHING about every camera I'm selling (though chances are I'll want to work more with (d)SLRs than little compact digicams, so that's kinda better). On the flipside, it means getting to spend more time with cameras, and also the kickbacks (incentives from retailers, which is why you should be careful if a salesperson is set on a specific brand) are pretty sweet. I havent decided when I want to start with that though... I could this month, or I may wait for awhile. dunno.
as cool as that is, there's been a lot of stuff happening lately with people I know, and for awhile I think it was putting me in quite the funk. it's just been a little overwhelming, though I think things are getting better. I've finally gotten back into doing photography though, and that's certainly been helping. I shot a roll of slides this past sunday, another one tonight (but that was really a lot of screwing around), and two rolls of b&w film that might have some solid photos coming from them.
speaking of b&w... there is only one pro lab in indiana (that I know of) that still processes / prints traditional b&w film. isn't that ridiculous? roberts quit just this past winter, and now we have to ship orders out to chicago I think. and the one pro lab that still has the equipment? I think you have to do it yourself, and pay for lab time. in reality, I can still scan my b&w negs with our regular machines, but they arent meant to scan them and end up getting bits of dust everywhere (which explains why all of my b&w scans have been so dirty). but because of this, we can't do any customer orders (unless they really really really want them, I suppose). weird.
anyway, ya. spent tonight with cameron and kelli, which was rather lovely. we had a ridiculous photoshoot that was kinda forced, but for getting back into things, it was a lot of fun. and I haven't spent time with kelli in a LONG time, so that was definitely overdue.
eventually I'll have a really big photo update for you; I haven't been shooting digitally at ALL lately, which is crazy. so maybe this weekend I'll have a roll or two scanned and online. but oh I do need to get back to shooting with the 5D... but I'm finally getting a new lens (I've only been using a 50mm 1.4; new one is a 24-70 with 2.8 constant aperture, which = SEX), and I'm certainly going to want to play around a LOT since I'm not just stuck with a single focal length (which still proved to be awesome, nonetheless).
also, I really really want to start shooting outside of social situations. I keep on saying this, too. but I've got so many ideas that I need to start working with. and these impromptu shoots should really be more thought out, as fun as they are.
and that's about it kids. expect photos soon.
take it easy.
