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Texas thank you for your Bush, Obama and Oprah

It's wonderful to be around to see America embrace her first African American President. To see the emotions of so many and hear the older people tell their stories is great. I heard today that "Rose sat, so Martin could march, so Obama could run, so our children could fly"; that is beautiful. However, things are never perfect and you can't satisfy everyone and yes I'm not happy. How can we throw such a big party with so many jobs lost and yes I lost my job too; why are we spending such great numbers for this inauguration bash, couldn't we spend this 150 million dollars more efficiently? Yes it is a big milestone and significant moment in history but, today Americans are losing their jobs and homes! Why can't we have a simpler celebration and throw the big bash when he comes through with his campaign promises. I must say that I really didn't have faith in Bush and now in Obama, the issues are too great! The only way we can get through this recession is if we raise taxes, cut government programs, bringing jobs back to America and shrink government. Mr. Obama, nothing personal and not that you care, but I would have much more respect for you, if you would just pull the plug on the big bash. Or instead of using our money to pay for your party maybe you can have Oprah and her friends host it.

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Camaro 1968

One never knows when one needs his camera. I was making my way to Fed Ex yesterday afternoon and this monster of a car comes rumbling in, it's a 1968 383 Camaro. This encounter made buying my Nikon Coolpix camera with it!!!

Bridal Show Set Up

Wedding shows are fun to put together, and it's even more fun and less stressful, when you are setting up someone else's booth rather than your own. I volunteered to help my good friend Carmen Salazar with her booth tonight. Here the lovely Carol Niles is taking a break; she is going for a all niter. Carol, nothing is going to get done if you don't get off your bum!

Hanging with the suave and talented Mr. Jeremy Underwood from Sharpe Photography.

Me and my ontourage crashed the Tiny Waters Booth!!!!

We after this we invaded the space of John and Stella Vu; we had a fun night.

These guys are great professionals and great when it comes to their craft. Brides if any of these guys are available you better book them quick because this are top shelf pros!

Bridal Showcase at Cal Expo

Did you get engaged over the Christmas Holiday? If so, don't miss out on going to the Bridal Showcase show at Cal Expo on January 11th 2009. Here is a quote from their website:

"You will find the best bridal professionals in the wedding industry. Bridal Showcase features professional California d.j's, bands, bridal salons (gowns), formal wear (tuxedos), cakes, photographers, videographers, florists, honeymoons / reception sites, specialty items such as favors and invitations."

• HOURLY FASHION SHOWS.
  No boring runway shows, but full production numbers to help give the bride an idea how she will look on her wedding day. More wedding gowns to view than any other bridal show.


• THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PRIZES AND CONTESTS.
  Giveaways all day long. Need not be present to win.


• SAVE MONEY
  Vendors will have in-show specials on their services.

It will be my first time visiting this show. However, the one show that I have seen for that last 8 years is the Dream Wedding Show, it's put together by my friend Buzz Gallardo and his team. The Dream Wedding show is also partnering with my favorite local wedding magazine, Sacramento Bride and Groom, but you already knew they were my favorite. To be fair, let me quote from the Dream Show website, it says:

"We believe you deserve to see the best vendors, and largest variety of bridal services without jam packed aisles. The Dream Wedding Show has plenty of aisle space, to allow you walk comfortably, and interact with our exhibitors. We bring you numerous experienced, quality vendors so you can see what they have to offer you."

I don't know if this is true about the Bridal Showcase but, I do know that Buzz is very much involved in hand selecting each vendor that is allowed to display their work at this show. I know most of the vendors and, they are passionate about their service and love what they do; not like other shows that will remain unmentioned. So if you don't get to make it this Sunday to the Bridal Showcase, make sure you make it the Dream Wedding show, and if you would like a complementary Sacramento Bride and Groom magazine, send me an e-mail.

Dane VS. Bambi in "The Longest Day"

When we last saw our Super Hero's, they were in the studio of Robert Evans waiting instructions from Ron Dawson, the mastermind behind Cinematic Studios. This league of extraordinary photographers, were separated into 2 groups, and led by the steady hand of either Dane Sanders or Bambi Cantrell. Once the teams were assembled, they soon learned the details of their mission was to write and produce a 10 minute video which we, "The Public", will vote on at a later time. Now that you are all caught up, please follow me into the studio, where our hero's are plotting their next move.