Matt Ramos Photography Blog

Jamaica (my right hand man) and I had the opportunity to work with Jim Papaliosas today for some updated headshots to be used with his new brochures, business cards, and website. Jim is local realtor in the Capital District with RE/MAX Premier & fantastic guy all around…. he was certainly a lot of fun to hang out with. Here’s a couple shots I liked from our session. I mean, who wouldn’t want to buy a house from this guy!? For those interested, you can check out Jim’s website at:

http://jamespapaliosas.mypremierrealtor.com/home/default.aspx

Thanks for a fun shoot today, Jim, and wish you all the best in 2008!

P.S. By the way, we are running a pretty good headshot special through March, so if you or someone you know needs some, now’s the time to do it! :)

After a rough week of not feeling so hot, I’m finally “back in the saddle” as they say! Now that the holidays are over, more and more people are starting to think about their wedding, and how quickly it’s approaching for those getting married in 2008. We’ve received multiple calls and emails over the past few days for those interested in discussing their 2009 wedding (and a few last minute 2008 weddings)…. each year I stress out about making sure we book enough weddings for the year, but I can tell the 2009 slots are going to go just as fast as the 2008 did last year! By the way, we keep our event calendar updated in real time on the website for anyone needing to check dates or make sure we didn’t forget about you :)

Before things get too crazy and the new season starts in a few months, I wanted to just post a friendly reminder to those that haven’t ordered or thought about their album yet, to let them know this is the perfect time to get things going. With not as many shoots taking place this time of year, we are hoping to crank out as many album orders as possible – for those that want to take a look again at some of the options, you are welcome to set up an appointment to come by and look & discuss your album anytime. We’re ready to start designing that album for you whenever you say go… we have quite a few different options this year as well as some new cover options to choose from – please let us know how we can help or if you have any questions!

Due to the fact I still have Laryngitis and no voice, I’m sort of stuck in the house today, feeling not quite well enough to do anything, yet bored out of my mind at the same time. Worse than that, the phone will ring with someone wanting to discuss their wedding (even leaving messagas while I sit there and listen to them), and yet cannot answer the phone, which is driving me absolutely insane! I’m certainly not making fun of the hearing impared, but when I try to talk I sound a lot like a deaf person when they speak…. not exactly the first impression I want to make on the phone with someone.

You know I’m bored when I start aimlessly walking around the house looking for things to take photos of. I attempted to say Dexter’s name while aiming the camera at him, and he just looked at me like I had 3 heads…. here, you can see for yourself, lol.

With nothing more than whispering capability, I’m starting out the new year with a severe case of Strep Throat, and have been pretty sick for the past 4-5 days now. (By the way, if you get this, don’t be stubborn like me and wait to see a Dr. for an antibiotic!) Hopefully, everyone’s had a much better week than me…. stay warm and healthy!

*****Update: back from the Dr’s office and am told I have a severe case of Laringitis, not Strep. There’s never been a better time to attempt an argument with me I suppose. I don’t know much about it, but am told not to talk at all and only rest and fluids can help. I was not prescribed an antibiotic as I had hoped, so am forced to stick out the excruciating pain on my own I guess…. I’m drugging myself beyond believe with whatever painkillers I can find (only kidding). If anyone else has tips for this or has had it before, I welcome your input. I’m going back to bed :(

P.S. I have a new toy to tell you about when I’m feeling better and figure out how to use!