About The Photographer

I am very lucky to have a live-in photographer, but let me tell you a little something about him. The Photographer has worked in video production most of his adult life, so stills photography is not a natural thing for him. He bought a pretty good Lumix camera and is still learning the nuances and menus and bells and whistles.

 

He usually tells me to stand still, but I noticed that this fancy camera can take shots very quickly one after another. So why should I stand still and look like a self-conscious dweeb?

Here I am getting sassy with The Photographer.

Suits you, sir!

 

The brown jacket (Christopher & Banks) is in a textured upholstery type material. It’s got neat little rivets, and three nested pockets on each side. It's the next best thing to a denim jacket.

The red shoes are recently thrifted – and they were discounted, so only $2.50!  The brand is Wanted, for whoever is interested. They’re a slightly unusual shade of red so I paired them with gray tights (Target).

The skirt (also Christopher & Banks) has got odd-shaped panels all around. It actually hangs pretty nicely, and I like asymmetric things (even without knowing it – see my last post here).

 The earrings are asymmetric, too.

I sold some similar mismatched earrings on Etsy, but I plan to make more. I really like mismatching, although I notice that people tend to look back and forth while they're talking to me, like they can't quite figure it out. Maybe I just like to confound people!

The vintage opal stick pin was a gift that I picked out (my birthstone). Unfortunately, this photo doesn't do it justice, but it is really sparkly.

Since The Photographer isn’t always available for taking outfit pictures, I may start taking my own using a tripod. Any tips from those of you who shoot yourself?

Val

PS - Linking up with Visible Monday. Come see the beautiful scarf Patti's wearing, and check out all the stylish ladies.