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Saw a screening of a friend's short film and was entertained by a couple of musicians. The film and the music was great. All for just the cost of support.</div>
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mattedesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887321247308475612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736756038737653173.post-49464389895311323822015-09-02T11:56:00.001-07:002015-09-02T11:56:05.498-07:00Remember writing?<p dir="ltr">It's been a while since I've posted but it's been even longer since I've sat down and really wrote something... with a pen. I found these old calligraphy pen tips and became nostalgic of a time when things seemed to have had more meaning. Well, of course, it all depends on the experience....but you can't disagree that sitting down and writing a letter to someone gives that interaction a bit more of a connection than an email or an IM. What do you think?</p>
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Sick at home and <i>STILL</i> found something inspiring to shoot.</div>
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Yesterday's fog looked just like a painting.</div>
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A view from Chelsea Piers at Castle Point Lookout in Hoboken.</div>
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mattedesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887321247308475612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736756038737653173.post-83540546760980511812013-02-09T14:12:00.001-08:002013-02-09T14:12:30.312-08:00There's no day like a snow day :-)<div class='separator' style='clear: both; text-align: center;'> <a href='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHfVCZmL5pOzkmS285cujjkYMjw_zIdbWhwueImL1kjgFbtxwAkh2s8_FjlBLt186CFJo8Uaq0CYrz1Aqlf0cRkNp5eeaWS2do4XRecEnf7fxlACMuhMXjHX0k2MFuVVuUtJaUUe5QkOj/s1600/20130209_165244.jpg' imageanchor='1' style='margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;'> <img border='0' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmHfVCZmL5pOzkmS285cujjkYMjw_zIdbWhwueImL1kjgFbtxwAkh2s8_FjlBLt186CFJo8Uaq0CYrz1Aqlf0cRkNp5eeaWS2do4XRecEnf7fxlACMuhMXjHX0k2MFuVVuUtJaUUe5QkOj/s640/20130209_165244.jpg' /> </a> </div>mattedesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887321247308475612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736756038737653173.post-40109872205287056902012-11-10T06:13:00.001-08:002012-11-10T06:13:56.893-08:00Sign of a nicer day<div><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWCZOVJSVirflVoa8x6RKwIpnRLPJaYOj_p9XOkBNrsXqmXk7w7S7YtheOcACygsqOlGyZ78QRfqPY7K1Y-WXQAHLoG8quuoP-V4DiI4A6-XMh58uWvkk1H4qhN7vkYkdsbGsx4G_wicZ/' /></div>mattedesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887321247308475612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736756038737653173.post-78020814676351195082012-10-28T21:35:00.001-07:002020-07-19T12:53:17.683-07:00PDN<div>
Another great year at the Photoplus Expo at the Javit Center.<br />
As always, lots of cool photo stuff.<br />
...like this ice camera sculpture with real cameras frozen in it.<br />
...and yes, the cameras will work after they're defrosted.<br />
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mattedesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887321247308475612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736756038737653173.post-26327808040390135352012-10-22T05:54:00.001-07:002012-10-22T05:54:15.536-07:00Saving energy?<div><p>You'd think there'd be a lot less lighting at a Con Ed conference on energy efficiency.</p>
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Went for a bike ride on what could've been one of the last great weather weekends for a while (hopefully not), while scouting places and looking for inspiration to no avail.</div>
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However, when I got back, Onion and Garlic chips and Strawberries saved the day. :)</div>
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No... I didn't eat them together.</div>
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Cake design by artist Sandy Patangay.</div>
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Check her out at www.hennastudio.com</div>
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mattedesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887321247308475612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736756038737653173.post-21339896144052352922012-10-13T09:50:00.002-07:002012-10-13T09:52:00.715-07:00Glamour headshots today!I don't normally post when I have glamour headshots, as it's pretty much a semi-regular thing for me.<br />
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However, I'm always a bit excited to meet new talent (MUAs, hairstylists, models, etc.).<br />
...AND, it's a good reason to clean the place up :)<br />
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Happy shooting!mattedesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887321247308475612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736756038737653173.post-63759836089310360072012-10-09T09:32:00.001-07:002012-10-09T09:32:17.873-07:00Almost there<div><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFUw_RDAeqtQP_wiDkL8xrvXQNyTpMZRfOkvHZlEIMbYangdqJNwausw-DWipKVrPIXIy1JUBJUrD8t2IUSfHj_C78cKJQbOJPbVpRWVdgIHFAUDWFNWyXYftN8-Xi5NXy5YXqbOXj-cI/' /></div>mattedesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887321247308475612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736756038737653173.post-15179150625580629242012-10-02T18:48:00.001-07:002012-10-02T18:48:03.998-07:00Broken elevator<div><br/><img src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglK9yOEAoxlaEtFw5Xu6QdGylTOuFek8DyUqCZrIa9pslEPwyHXIZSxzhfys8BPU9fOHcQbIxHxcFmm6lezmjTVEq1d9gKDbW7AhN53pJ2au7cOjPgqL8HDDBKM04NBTghcPyrZbdEAuw1/' /></div>mattedesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887321247308475612noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736756038737653173.post-51069408281933749502012-09-13T21:27:00.000-07:002012-09-13T21:27:07.876-07:00O_O<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was a great day at the Central Park Zoo for Family Night!</div>
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mattedesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887321247308475612noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736756038737653173.post-78583045159875945402012-08-02T20:47:00.002-07:002012-08-02T20:47:31.231-07:001ST ANNUAL MATTEDESIGN PHOTOSHOOT FUNDRAISER!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For you or someone you know.<br />
Update your headshots, glamour shots, social media page, blog, business photo, etc.<br />
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25% of the proceeds will go to the New York Foundling (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyfoundling.org&h=tAQHRhj8g&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" style="color: #3b5998; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.nyfoundling.org</a>).<br />
It's a great organization that offers a lot. Look them up.<br />
75% will go to a college fund.<br />
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Your $100 donation will not only go to a great cause but it will also get you:<br />
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- Online password protected proofs album.<br />
- 1 Professionally retouched/airbrushed photo selection.<br />
- Discount print and merchandise pricing.<br />
- Additional look for just $50 more.<br />
- Purchase 3 looks and get a additional photo retouched for free.<br />
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There will also be hair stylists and make-up artists present for $20 per basic service.<br />
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If you do the math, you can get 3 looks with hair and make up done for only $240!<br />
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For more information, contact me here or at matt@mattedesign.com!<br />
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Hope to see you there!</div>mattedesignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09887321247308475612noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736756038737653173.post-52902252016616034902012-06-28T21:09:00.000-07:002012-06-28T21:09:09.011-07:00OLD and NEW<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was the Adorama 2nd Annual Street fair on June 10th.<br />
Lots of cool stuff for your average camera nerd.<br />
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When I decided to shoot a couple images in B&W, I selected a Picture Style I had forgotten I customized.<br />
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Aside from the sepia like tone giving it that classic feel, I thought it was cool to see old styles with new elements.<br />
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Exempli gratia (e.i) That guy with the old Polaroid on a cell phone... and the old Circus guy on stilts with the Adorama logo in the back.<br />
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