I am not a fan of snow, I think I told it before. The cold, the inconvience, aggrhh. So I do not go on snow vacation, do not go for walks in the snow. Last night we had one of the longest traphic jams in Dutch history. I was home so I did not had this problem but with the amount of snow we had at the beginning of this year we can not say we were not warned.

But then I open the curtains and see this winter wonderland. Nothing more to say.

This past week I had a reunion with old collegues. I am not a networker so I am always wondering if I should go but this time they made it easy for me because the reunion took place in a studio where we receive a cooking workshop. As this company has a solution center in South Africa the theme of the evening was South African cuisine. And it was really tasty. In teams we cooked a three course meal and off course got to eat it all!

I was still full the next day. I took my point and shoot camera along and was able to take some snapshoot of the kitchen. Had a great time, great drinks, great diner so I was happy that I said yes to this invitation.

The Wedding Album of Marine and Dennis arrived and I could not be happier! It is always exciting to see the end result of an album in real life and it turned out great. Eventhough couples are sometimes hesitant to choose for an album I can savely say it is worth it. This album is beautiful and will keep the memories of a beauiful wedding day last a lifetime.

This is a 30cmx30cm album, 15 page spread with a black leather cover and it comes wrapped in a nice linen sachet and a case. It is also available in 35cmx35cm and a number of cover options are available like linen, leather and various photo covers.

See for yourself.

So tell me what is the benefit of an engagement shoot? Couples ask me. I offer an engagement shoot with every package. Not only to offer something extra or to distinguish myself from other photographers. I believe in the power of an engagement shoot.

Besides the occasional vacation snapshots couples hardly every are in front of a camera and I know from experience it can be quite overwhelming. Where to look, how to look, how to pose, what to do with the hands (those darn hands!). Then you are on this shoot together looking, standing, feeling, being so uncomfortable. Those first 5, 10 sometimes even 15 minutes can feel awkward! But the good news is that it gets better. Really after those 15 minutes you let your hair down and then somethings happens. All hesitation disappears and the funny thing is, it sticks! It sticks until the wedding day or beyond.

So take this engagement shoot and you will end up with some great photographs for a reception album, a canvas to put on your wall or great FB profile photo's.

I have a confession to make. I read O magazine. Yes it is true every month around the 15th I receive O magazine and I love it.

I like to read what Oprah knows for sure and her favorite things. I like to see how I can change my house with Nate and all medical issues with dr. Oz. But most of all this lady has shown what perseverance is truly about. She has become great because she would not give up and I respect that.

It is like with reading a great book. The more I get to the end of it the faster I start to read and the more restless I become. Because on the one hand I want to know how it ends and on the other end I do not want it to end. Well the last season of Friday Night Lights has started and this feeling of melancholy is sweeping over me, I do not want it to end.

I mean it already lasted longer than anyone expected so I should be glad about that. It is still one of the best kept secrets in television and with every new season I was surprised at how they could keep this series interesting. How they have created new characters that made me want to come back and watch it again. So knowing it will be the last season make me just a little sad.

I have no idea how many episodes we are going to get this season and I have no idea how it will all turn out but I can not wait (on the one hand) because after 5 seasons I hope it will end on a positive note. I hope that the East Dillon Lions will win state and that Becky and Luke will get a second chance and that the Taylors will be their own great selves.

Are you ready for Friday Night?

A post for photographers today. The best of the internet is the access to knowledge. There are so many people out there that share their knowledge with others. Today I found a great new resource set up by Skip Cohen and Scott Bourne two veterans in the photography business. They started an initiative call goingpro2010 that has a focus on photographers that want to turn pro but in there they include a lot of advise for even the most senior photographer.

I never want to underestimate the knowledge that people have. I can learn from anybody and so take it at heart. If you are interested in the site go to Goingpro2010