Archive for March, 2009
Earth Hour Pics – Downtown San Francisco
Justin and I headed downtown to watch the lights go down in the city. It was chilly, but worth the wait. We stood on a pier to see both the city view and the Golden Gate Bridge. Check out the results.
For safety reasons, all of the lights on the bridge could not be turned off, but it is still a rare view to see without the towers lit up.
Not exactly total darkness in the city, but you can see these structures dark: Coit Tower (to the left) and Palace of Fine Arts (bottom right). If you look closely you can also notice other lights that were shut off in various buildings and the glow in the haze around the city was diminished slightly.
Afterward we headed downtown to Market Bar – a restaurant participating in Earth Hour – for a candlelit dinner and some live music powered by people riding stationary bicycles. 
Earth Hour – March 28th 8:30pm (in your time zone)
If you haven’t been hiding under a rock you have heard about Earth Hour happening tomorrow at 8:30pm. Here is a blurb from the Earth Hour Website explaining how Earth Hour started:
“Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.
In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.”
Have you signed up yet? Pledge to participate in Earth Hour here.
Make Things Happen
Happy Spring. I wanted to share a couple of things with you. This is kind of a random catch-all blog posting. Make sure to read the inspirational quote below. I hope it speaks to you as it did to me.
Portfolio Update:
Good news! I finally got a chance to update my wedding portfolio on my website. Check it out!
Inspiration:
I read this quote and wanted to share it. When I read it, it made me stop and read it again. It’s always good to be reminded to make the most out of any situation.
Some people make things happen.
Others watch things happen.
The rest wonder what happened.
Giving Back:
Finding this quote was just another affirmation to keep me thinking about a project to submit for ShootQ. I have wracking my brain try to think of a project idea that I can submit. ShootQ Grant is a $10,000 grant given to a photographer to fund a project that raises public awareness about an important social, environmental or economic issue. Check out the website to read more about ShootQ. I have thought of hundreds of ideas already, but the rules state that projects that already received funding from other organizations are not eligible. This has knocked most of my ideas out of the running. This stipulation in the rules means that the project has to be on an issue that is not in the limelight yet. It has to be known by few and brought to light by the selected photographer. What an honor. Now I just have to find an unheard voice and tell their story. Do you know of something that needs action? I would love to hear any of your ideas! Email them to me if you have any in mind. Have a great day!
Coconut Palace – Manila Reception
Here are some photographs from the reception at the Coconut Palace finishing up with some portraiture. Enjoy.
A Friendly Game of Musical Chairs to Win the Bouquet
Down to 2 ladies…who will it be??
Fireworks to End the Evening
