Do you see the new digs? How awesome is this new blog!?!? We are still working on a few things so know everything will work within the next day or two. But I love it sooooooo much. And how she made a font with my own handwriting? Um hello coolness! Cynthia & Norm ROCK!!!
I had an amazing day today.So I found out today that this rally was going on. By the time I called to get tickets they were all gone. I wrote about it on Ravelry and a number of people said I should just go down there and try and get in. I knew at least I would get some good pictures. On the way down there Pippi/Symeon told me to just tell them I was an independent journalist which I guess I kind of am right? I mean, I have a blog/flickr/etc….. I figured the worst thing that would happen is that they’d tell me no.
When I got there I stumbled into the VIP entrance and figured I would just go for it. I told them I was there as a journalist. They asked me for whom and I basically explained I was a local photographerand had a blog. I told her I really really wanted to be able to get in there. I waited about 5 minutes and guess what? She let me in. With a press pass.
My heart pounded the whole time I was there. It was a total adrenaline rush. I stood on the same stage as the news crews. It was seriously cool. I still can’t believe they let me in. A few people took my cards to possibly use some of my shots too. That would be pretty cool. And thank goodness for the D300 live view. We were getting yelled at by security to get off the chairs so I took a bunch of these shots by holding my camera up and looking through live view.
So yeah. Pretty cool day. See the other shots here.
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F***ing AMAZING!!!
Very, very cool. And I would so love to see Michelle Obama as First Lady. After all, who do you think would make the better role model for girls? The reptillian Stepford wife or the genuine working woman?
Love the new design, too.
The site looks awesome.. and how exciting to get into the event & get photos too! I hope we see a LOT more of Michelle Obama in the future.
I saw the new design, and was like, “that font looks so familiar…” And ding! It is your handwriting exactly! How creepy/cool is that? I want my handwriting made into a font!
welcome to the wonderful world of wordpress. enjoy it … this theme looks awesome. great job everyone! you are so awesome/lucky/amazing to get to see her!
Holy shit! That’s so awesome!
Love the new website, can’t wait to explore it a bit
YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited for you that you got in, got your amazing shots and just made it happen.
joycelyn
WOW!!! The site is looking amazing and also I can’t believe your luck! Well actually, I guess luck has nothing to do with it! What an amazing experience!
Lovin’ the new site. I also like your handwriting font, but, unlike Adam, I don’t think I should do that with my ugly chicken scratch.
Wow - both for your photo opportunity and for your new blog! Exciting times.
Wow, indeed!! That’s really something! Thank you for being the woman you are and sharing it with us. Love the new digs.
love the new look - and wow, what a cool experience!!
Looks great - she did an excellent job fonting yr writing!
that’s truly awesome! it’s amazing how creative our minds can get
i got my hookies yarn and absolutely love it. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!
I love the new sleek look!
YEA! That is truly an awesome day! Lucky you - I am glad you decided to go for the press pass. You got some great shots of Michelle Obama! Love her
Wow! I love the new blog, and I’m so excited to look at the rest of your pictures! That must have been so effing exciting!!
That is so awesome! Good for you for taking the risk - look how it paid off!
How cool!!! So glad you took the risk. Your new blog rocks!!
LOVE your new look! And what an exciting opportunity. I’m so glad you could experience it!
new blog is amazing! I love how crisp and clean. I tried watching some Republicans last night, b/c you know, I want to have informed discussions so I can convert some votes, if possible. But I got nauseous, so I had to stop. What an exciting day for you!
The site looks awesome! I love what she did with it. The font that is your handwriting is too cool!
I would suggest making the font a bit smaller on your blog, its like double the size it used to be and feels out of place.
Congrats on getting in to see Mrs. Michelle speak! I’m super jealous, you know. Teachers for Obama!
I love the new look! Your handwriting font is very cool.
I love the new look! Your handwriting font is very cool.
The site looks great, and Michelle Obama? Seriously badass. I wish I could vote for her. Someday, perhaps.
How awesome that you got to be there, fake-press lady! I love Michelle. Serious girl crush on her. I am hoping at some point to see or Barack or both, just hasn’t happened yet. *fingers crossed*
Hooray! Although I don’t follow the US political scene much that is so cool!! What an amazing opportunity!!!
and Norm is going to do the little changes shortly- he has to watch his F1 race first- LOL!
New blog is looking good. Way to go on getting in with the press, I would have loved to have been there.
lady you gots style!
Oh dude, you rule so hard! *fist bump*
VERY cool new blog! Love it! And so awesome that you got into the rally and could work your photo magic!
Whoa, that is SERIOUSLY awesome!
Also, I love the new site layout — very cool!
This new layout is AWESOME! So clean and pretty to look at.
wow, a press pass! that was tenacious of you! you’re tenacious. like a bulldog. hey, do you wear lipstick? Scout J 2012!
Wow! How cool is that! The name of Ravelry opens door and influences people!
Site looks AWESOME! I LOVE IT!
wow. totally jealous.
I am loving the new site…clean simple and everything right there…very nice. And a great Obama story to tel aroud the camp fire when celebrating his victory.
Seriously LOVE the new look!
Holy smokes! That is so cool. I’m glad you were able to get in. And I love the look of the new blog, very sweet.
So proud of you. I love the new blog look. Great photos!
totally cool look. just like you, missy!!
Love the font and the way the pics change at the top!
Love the new bloglayout!! Looks awesome!!
LOVE the new site. Clean, colorful and well- very cool.
THat is particularly awesome that you were able to get in with a press pass. I’ll have to try that one of these days!!!
Looks great, i love the simplicity of it all & the colors that really catch your eye, so fun & fresh!
OK - wow! What a day. So glad you got to do that - be a part of it! Go Obama!
And the new dogs are fabulous!
WOW! Love the new site!
And it’s wonderfully amazing about being at the campaign event - I need a yard poster that says Women for Obama - it sure would shake up the neighborhood!
LOVE your new look. Very cool and clean. Kudos to Green Couch!
Hi,
I just wanted to tell you that you that we are Canadian and e we are watching the election news daily here and almost every time we hear Obama speak my husband and I look at each other and we both have tears streaming down our faces. He gives us all hope because what happens in the U.S. has great implications on the rest of the world. Americans are our friends and family - it has been excruciating to witness these past 8 years. I believe that Americans will vote in this election like they’ve never done before and that we will enter into a new age of hope. Best wishes - Michelle
The new blog looks fantastic! I’m actually really surprised that it was that easy to get into the rally with so little information, but I’m happy that you did! I bet it was lots of fun.
Very cool. ;o) Love the new look!