Hivemind wedding planning question: What's the deal with this "hot new trend" in photo-journalistic style wedding photography- so hot that she can't find a more traditional photographer. My friend who had the corset question, her next challenge is pictures. It's not that she objects to candid shots, but she wants a hefty chunk of portraits of her, the wedding party, and the families, plus a few candid shots, assembled in a proper wedding album. Apparently that's gone the way of the betamax in favor of magazine style storytelling albums.

Any hints on how to find a good, old fashioned wedding photographer rather than a personal paparazzi?

WS - Personal recs are the best way to go. And while photo-journalistic is hot, any photographer worth their fee will get the pictures the bride and groom want, not what the photographer thinks is awesome. Have her make a list of the portriats that she wants and give it to the photographer.

Andi, look for well-established photographers that have been in business for a long time--those guys usually tend to run towards the conservative, portrait type photos. Ask around locally--call places and ask them what kind of styles they favor.

Honestly, ANY photographer should be willing to take the pictures that the PEOPLE WHO ARE PAYING THEM WANT.

And I am done with homework for the night. (Suzi - these assignments were due tonight. I'm with you.)

Still to do this weekend:

* Complete author project due Monday night.
* More discussion answers.
* Do take-home quiz due Wednesday night.
* Post three more book annotations.
* Respond to four other book annotations.
* Observe listening styles of co-workers and write about observations.

And then next week is week 8 for my U of P classes and then the week after is Spring Break for my community college which means I'll be spending it working on my finals for U of P classes, although I'm half tempted to hire out my term paper. I won't, but I'm tempted. I just need to pass the damn class. Just pass it so I can move the eff on.

vw, I am amazed that you're even considering adding to your load. Jeebus, don't you ever sleep!

I hope you heal quickly. Take good care of yourself and ssssllleeeeeeeep.

By the way, I noticed where you mention your counselor seeing your records. Actually, I copied it, but it seems to have slipped away. Anyway, I've always been kind of amazed by your access to and coordination of care, and even so, I was surprised. I don't think I've ever seen this before, and was wondering if it's fairly standard there, or something that you set up purposefully, or because of a program you're in?

I currently have Hedwig's Theme from Harry Potter

I initially parsed this as Hedwig's "Theme from Harry Potter" and was very confused, as I didn't remember that from Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

I did exactly the same thing. What a look of puzzlement, if anyone could have seen it.

Forget the sticks - it's OMNIS WITH A FACE! YAY!!

I'm glad someone else asked for pics, because now I get to see them!

Ah-ha. Finally found a new ringtone. The theme to the Jetson's. Me likely. Have it programmed for calls from the family.

Aimee and Cash, thanks for the input. I'll pass it on.

Tonight I went to Atlantic City. For an interview. Quite interesting, we'll see if anything comes of it. Could be good money, could be a PITA, could be nothing at all.

All I know is that it is Far Away. I thought it was supposed to be like 45 minutes. Turns out NSM.

Tonight I went to Atlantic City. For an interview. Quite interesting, we'll see if anything comes of it. Could be good money, could be a PITA, could be nothing at all.

BUT BUT BUT but if it would get you away from Hell Guy, it might be worth it..!

Forget the sticks - it's OMNIS WITH A FACE! YAY!!

I'm glad someone else asked for pics, because now I get to see them!

OK, now I really am blushing. Um. There are more pics of me in my Facebook and Match.com profiles.