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05 Jun, 2009

Dear Photo Fairies

Posted by andrea tomkins in: Photography

Apparently I need a special flash for my camera in order to particpate in the next segment of my lighting class.

In fact, when the instructor asked the class if everyone has a handheld flash, everyone said oh yes, OF COURSE. I was (and am) the only one without. Gah.

This is the flash that was recommended, the one I’m considering … mostly because the Nikon SB-900 is totally unrealistic in terms of cost. *sigh*

I don’t expect you, dear Photo Fairies, to magically deliver one of these on my doorstep, but I would be very happy if you could somehow make $259.99 (plus taxes) available to me for this purpose.

This contribution would greatly further my goal of becoming a grandmaster flasher. Thank you.

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The model for last night’s photo class (the daughter of my photo-partner) turned out to be a regular Fishbowl reader. Say hello to Susan! She was great. Anyone care to guess her age? ;)

21 Responses to "Dear Photo Fairies"

1 | lacoop

June 5th, 2009 at 11:43 am

Well, I know that there will be no men who take a guess at her age. I learned that lesson long ago, along with “so how pregnant are you?”. Good photo, though.

2 | andrea

June 5th, 2009 at 11:48 am

Oh lacoop, don’t be nervous. Go ahead and take a guess!

(You’re right about the pregnancy question. That’s a never-ever.)

June 5th, 2009 at 12:04 pm

Well she’s very beautiful, that’s for sure! And you, a great photographer. Um, my guess is 36?

4 | lacoop

June 5th, 2009 at 12:19 pm

Alright. I’ll say 27. (the pregnancy question? I asked it one time…at work with a colleague…thank God I don’t work there anymore).

5 | Susan

June 5th, 2009 at 12:45 pm

Aw, Andrea, you are too sweet :-) I see some wrinkles that may be giving away my true age (which I will not reveal in case there are any more guesses!) I love the photo and it was awesome to meet you last night. I hope you can figure something out for the flash.

6 | mark

June 5th, 2009 at 1:15 pm

I just want to jump in here to say that Susan has a beautiful smile….

7 | Jennifer

June 5th, 2009 at 1:23 pm

At first glance I thought a teenager, now I am guessing older, maybe late 20’s? Early 30 at most. Can you make me look that good???

8 | twinmomplusone

June 5th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

Just sent you an e-mail, have a flash you can most certainly borrow

my guess 32?

9 | Susan

June 5th, 2009 at 3:03 pm

Thanks Mark! I’m blushing.

10 | The Veg Next Door

June 5th, 2009 at 6:21 pm

I know Susan so I won’t guess her age. Everybody will be surprised.

June 5th, 2009 at 9:06 pm

I was wishing for the photo fairies two weeks ago, but since they didn’t show up, I was thankful for a few sales to help me out. I cannot give it to you, but I don’t mind lending it to you if you need it for your course. The only caveat is that I would need it for the weekend of June 20th. Email if I can help.

12 | porter

June 5th, 2009 at 11:06 pm

Yep, another gorgeous model…Andrea, where do you find such lovely models for your photography class each of them are beauties???

I figure because Veg Vixon’s hint Susan is older than she appears because she certainly looks like someone in their late 20’s early 30s…but I will go with something outrageous like 40 just because her real age is supposed to be shocking.

Susan, can you pls tell us what sort of skincare you use???

13 | porter

June 5th, 2009 at 11:09 pm

oh and andrea…..lets hope your garage sale is really, really good tomorrow and you can afford that flash! oh wait, it’s a fundraiser…i’m guessing you are still selling some of your loot though no? good luck tomorrow, fingers crossed no rain and lots of foot traffic.

14 | Marla

June 6th, 2009 at 6:30 am

Whatever her age – would she please tell her secret for clear skin and shiny hair?

15 | Amy @ Muddy Boots

June 6th, 2009 at 8:40 am

If the photo fairies do show up, would you mind sending them my way next? I was asked to photograph a wedding in July (am freaking out!) and the church has ZERO windows = ZERO natural light.

This ( http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ItemsDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&departmentId=10404&categoryId=11802&itemID=95102 ) would be awesome, but is sadly not going to happen. Not sure how I’ll drum up the money for a flash though since the couple isn’t paying me (it’s my gift to them).

As for Susan, I guess late 20’s early 30’s too.

June 7th, 2009 at 1:46 pm

Oh, your portraits are lovely Andrea. Good work!

It’s my 40th birthday this summer, and I’m hoping maybe my family might all pitch in to get me an SB-600, or maybe something used equivalent. The winter will be long and lightless without it!

June 7th, 2009 at 6:37 pm

Where’s your PayPal button? Little bits can add up to big bits. I love your pictures – they’re amazing.

18 | andrea

June 7th, 2009 at 7:06 pm

PayPal… is it the equivalent of a tin cup? ;)

19 | Susan

June 8th, 2009 at 11:20 am

In case anyone’s still wondering…
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I’m going to be 35 next month.

And sorry to say, I have no hair and skin care secrets. I regularly go to bed with my makeup still on and I abuse my hair with daily flatironing to get it to behave!

20 | andrea

June 10th, 2009 at 10:13 am

Hee hee. Thanks Susan!
You should know there were a LOT of people out there who were too chicken to guess your age!

I would have throught you were an easygoing child-free 27. ;)

21 | Night shots from cloud nine >> a peek inside the fishbowl

June 12th, 2009 at 10:05 am

[…] of which, I am a little closer to a new flash. A *real* photo fairy came to my door the other day and donated something towards my flash. […]

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