We just got a new digital SLR, a Canon 450/Rebel XSi. I kind of hate calling it a “Rebel,” as it brings to mind a mulletted Andre Agassi showing everybody how great the Canon Rebel was—so much so, that it was my first 35mm SLR.
Anyway, the way I see it, getting back into shooting is a nice way to transition back into writing on a regular basis. That’s how I got into journalism in the first place, by shooting for my high school newspaper, then the Miami Student, which led to more writing assignments. But the truth is that it forces me to see the world through new eyes, and I’m hoping that’ll be the hair of the dog that’ll jumpstart me out of this post-MFA writing hangover.
Besides, Annie has a BFA in photography (She’s a darkroom wizard; her silver gelatin prints are gorgeous), and we’ve been looking to get better photos of the jewelry she makes to try to market that out. So, you know, two birds.
Anyway, there’s a ton of new photos on my Flickr page if you’re interested.
