BUSY ON THE WEST COAST
I’ve been so busy lately I’ve barely had time to breathe! So far my “week off” has turned into a whirlwind of phone interviews, in-person interviews, errands, cooking, working out, being behind the camera at photoshoots, setting up my new Blackberry Curve 8900, going skating, finalizing some organizational details for the Big White trip, and getting ready for the Sun Peaks trip this Friday. Phew! And it’s only Tuesday.
So yes — I did pick up a new Blackberry Curve 8900. I made the switch to Rogers from Fido. It was a necessary move. So far I love the new Blackberry. I think it is actually nicer than the Blackberry Bold… MUCH easier to type on. It doesn’t have the 3G but the nicer screen, camera, and slim form of the phone make up for it by far. And it’s miles above the old Blackberry Curve I had for a while. It actually kinda feels nice to have a personal Blackberry instead of a work Blackberry for once 
If anyone out there is on Blackberry, feel free to add my PIN to your BBerry Messenger: 24A3C393!
In other news, my photography portfolio finally arrived from Blurb. I’m really happy with the way it turned out, as with the other books I’ve done through them. The new ImageWrap cover is really nice, and I love the large landscape format. The pictures came out super crisp and gorgeous, and not grainy at all (it may look so in the image but that is from my camera being at a high ISO taking a picture of the book, not the actual pictures in the book ). If on the off chance you’d like to order my 184 page portfolio, you can do so here.
I did want to talk a little bit about the new photography book I’ve put together.
It’s called “West Coast“. The book explores the beauty and wildness that is the West Coast that we know and love — all the way from Tofino to Vancouver to Washington, Oregon, and California. The book is a large format landscape which is 13 by 11 inches (much larger than a standard book or piece of paper), and comes with premium heavy weight glossy paper. Note that this on not the same as my portfolio above. This book is strictly West Coast photography.
I thought I’d throw it out there in case anyone would like to help throw a couple extra coins at me in this tough times. I’m not in a bad situation by any means, but every little bit helps! I would really appreciate it. I only make about $20 off each book but even that would help a lot. It also makes a BEAUTIFUL coffee table book, or a nice book to have at your desk at work. And it shows you love where we live!
To help me out and purchase my West Coast photography coffee table book, please click the link below to go to the Blurb bookstore.
Thank you! Sorry for the shameless self-promotion.
Well, my interviews continue this week and maybe next, so I will be sure to update everyone on my job situation of course. Thanks to all of you for your kind comments, and also some of the nice e-mails I’ve gotten. You really brighten my day
Tags: 8900, Blackberry, Blurb, book, Curve, ImageWrap, landscape, Photography, portfolio, West Coast
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February 3rd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
I can’t view your portfolio (the site wants me to register), but the book looks amazing! I’ve always thought your photos were spectacular. Good for you for getting your art out there!
February 3rd, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Oops! I fixed the link, sorry about that
Thanks so much though!
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:31 pm
cool, count me in. Is there anyway I could buy it off you and give you 100% of the proceeds jk
I’ll buy this and expense this for work purposes somehow 
February 3rd, 2009 at 11:33 pm
oh and good luck on your interviews. Did you hear about Ubisoft buying action pants? Looks like Ubi finally got into the Van community. This bodes well for the long term health of the industry on the west coast.
Finally I’m gonna go home and get some much need rest.
February 4th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Hi Allie
I was wondering if you have read books about picture-estetichs.
- How to place pictures
- Pictures “looking” into middle of itself
..etc
I’m sure it would help you in your journey
February 4th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Wow Allie that is cool (the book)! I’m jealous of your Blackberry too! I do have a BB Curve 8330 but rarely use it since its a work phone. I love my iPhone much better.
I need to get better at photography so I can make a portfolio book too!
February 4th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
The portfolio book looks really neat. Might just have to copy your idea when I have enough good pics.
February 5th, 2009 at 9:34 am
Great job on the book, Allie! I too have an older curve and am jonesing for the new one you just got *jealous*
Hope the job hunt is going well. In the video game industry myself, but thankfully most of my clients are remote, so not tied to georgraphy!
February 19th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
UD, sure thing, let me know when you make a purchase
HexHammer, nope I don’t.. just whatever feels right..
Tyler, thanks! You should really upgrade, I think you would LOOOOVE it! But yeah, since you have an iPhone it is pretty much moot. I think you DEFINITELY have enough material to make a book!
Tawcan, for usre! Let me know when it’s out!
Steve, thank ya… glad to hear your work is safe! That’s a blessing these days!
April 23rd, 2009 at 8:33 am
love your pics
which camera do you use?