Ugly Mom Prom

Last Friday I had the opportunity to join a wonderful group of women for their Ladies Night Out. This year they decided to make it even more fun by going with the theme Ugly Mom Prom in which they each tried to out do each other by having the ugliest prom dress. When I heard of their plans I mentioned that I would love to photograph them and they invited me to join them with my camera. 

Unfortunately the photos did not turn out very well as they held their event in Applebee's where the lighting is extremely poor and using my flash would have disrupted the dinners. To make matters worse the lighting was all tinted red and green. I realized right away that capturing this lively group of women in the given lighting condition was going to require more equipment than I brought or would even be allowed to use inside the restaurant. So, I explained that they would actually get much better photos with their cell phones than I could get with out the use of my flash equipment but they still wanted me to join them and take some shots. It turned out to be a very fun night and I did get a few fun shots although they are probably the worst shots I have done in a long time. The biggest plus is that I had the opportunity to meet a wonderful group of women. I do hope that I can get to know many of them better.

Here is a peak at the fun.

 I tried to save a few of the shots, but overall they are still of poor quality.

Even the outdoor shots taken just after sunset were difficult as the night was very chilly and these bubbly women were so energetic holding still for even a moment was nearly impossible.

I am just really glad that I offered to do this for fun and was not being paid to photograph their event. They all seemed very understanding and hopefully they don't think these photos are a good example of the quality of work I typically provide.

Light Source

Alternate light sources can be fun!

solar powered yard light taken off its' post and set on the table.

and of course the old stand by candles, lots of candles.

 

Sensory Reflection

This is not a composite photo but a single photo of a reflection on the sensory panel of a solar powered lawn light which caught my eye earlier this week.

Linking up with Jame's Weekend Reflections

Ten Foot Tall and 80 Proof

Here are a few shots of the band Ten Foot Tall & 80 Proof taken the night they played at Main Street Square in Rapid City. I posted more about that night for Sunday in My City, Here.

You can find out more about the band Here or connect with them Here.

Colorful Reflections

The mix of colorful lights reflecting on the Main Street fountain lent a warmth to a rather chilly September evening. Linking up with Jame's Weekend Reflection.
For more photos of Main Street Square check out my post here. 

Best Friends

A man and his dog

A dog and his duck

Lightening Express

This last week my Son-in-law who enjoys working on models asked me to photograph the truck he had just finished as a tribute to my late husband who loved his Kenworth and whose nick name was Greycloud. 

At first he wanted the truck photographed with the black backdrop but then we both saw the great reflection when we sat the truck on the wood floor, so I snapped a few more shots.

weekend reflection submission

I know my husband would have loved this truck. If he had seen it when we owned our black Kenworth he would have wanted to paint our truck orange with lightening bolts.

Linking up with Jame's Weekend Reflection.