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Re: Then and Now
#115179 11/09/05 12:30 AM
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While there are a multitude of perfectly valid excuses for not participating -- discomfort with the privacy issue, lack of a scanner, indifference to the idea, etc. -- let me point out that web hosting space is not among these. If your ISP doesn't provide some free space to its customers (and most do), there are plenty of options like Photobucket available.

I'd definitely like to see some more faces (and old, horrible photos). Just my .02.


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Re: Then and Now
#115180 11/09/05 12:34 AM
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Oh Yeah? Where are YOUR pictures? And Ian's? C'mon now!!!


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Re: Then and Now
#115181 11/09/05 01:20 AM
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OK……

Those of you who know me, know that there aren't multiple photos below because I'm egotistical…quite the opposite. But… I do have a tendency to go overboard on everything I do!

So, in the spirit of allowing others to laugh at me a bit, here goes. Most of my real childhood photos are at my parents; I mostly have self-portraits done since I was a teen. Not surprisingly, they are often the most fun!

Here's the one I mentioned earlier, probably Circa 1979 :

Now remember, this was in Rhode Island… not Texas. The cowboy hat was an anomaly… I don't think I ever wore it in public. I did, however wear the corduroy suit! The rack of equipment next to me is something I made in shop class. You can't see it in this photo, but I had two toggle switches on a panel that provided a light above the TT and a muffin fan for the amp. Barely visible on the right is my big-ass 12" 3-way speakers on a home-built stand. In hindsight, they probably sounded awful… but probably achieved 115dB on Stranglehold and Toys In The Attic. Yes, that's an Aerosmith poster in the upper left.

Thing is, that photo is not me. This is how I really looked:



Prom… with the Cordoba:



Retouching a portrait for my portfolio at photography school (probably 1984):



Self-promo portrait when I started my photography business after graduation (probably 1987):



Shooting stock footage at the Laconia Bike Week (probably 1997):


Finally, a couple of months ago:


Sorry, no photos with a gaggle of girls… though I did once go clubbing with four models and myself when I was in photography school. No photos though.


Dammit.


Now, who's got the guts to go next?



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Re: Then and Now
#115182 11/09/05 01:38 AM
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Mark, I think you are the handsomest in the most recent photo. You're one of those guys who actually gets better looking with age. I HATE YOU!


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Re: Then and Now
#115183 11/09/05 01:53 AM
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Does anyone else think that Mark looks like Chick Mcgee?



Ok, maybe not.


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Re: Then and Now
#115184 11/09/05 02:09 AM
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That 1st photo CRACKS ME UP. You have gotten better with age.
That photo you were retouching looks like Cat Stevens.


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Not chicken......just busy. (I've been in JC Penney Jewelry HELL)
12 hour days have given me no time or energy to find, scan, or shoot a new pic of myself. (I have the ultimate mullet pic waiting to be scanned)
BTW: Who is the girl on your right arm? She looks familiar.


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Re: Then and Now
#115185 11/09/05 02:16 AM
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Now that's what I'm talkinig about! Great shots Mark. I love the B&W's. I like self portraits. I have a series I have done just to document aging and different periods in my life. It's fun. Looking good bro.

Who's next gang?
oz


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Re: Then and Now
#115186 11/09/05 02:19 AM
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In reply to:

That 1st photo CRACKS ME UP. You have gotten better with age.
That photo you were retouching looks like Cat Stevens.



I posted it just for you!

Actually, the person in the print that I'm retouching was a nice guy and fellow student who, unfortunately, committed suicide not long after graduation.

I still have the print. Though I have no use for it in terms of a sample, I was never able to get in touch with any of his family to offer them the portrait, and it just seems wrong to throw it out....


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Re: Then and Now
#115187 11/09/05 02:31 AM
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Her name is Stacy. I have worked with her for many years. She is one of the best stylists I have had the pleasure of working with. She then became an Art Director for the last 2 years of working with her. She recently left to have her third child. She decided to stay at home when her husband (a lawyer) was offered a partnership in the firm he was at. We worked together on many beauty and cosmetics books and produced some great work together. I would always tell her "Thanks for making me so look good"



"Life is what happens while your busy making other plans" John Lennon
Re: Then and Now
#115188 11/09/05 03:39 AM
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OK...I'll play.

Christmas morning, circa 1978.
*note* that reaction is a re-inactment. That is pretty much exactly my pose/reaction when I opened that gift, by my parents didn't have the camera ready, so they had me replay it.



On Lake Lucern, Spring 2005.




and well, since I was digging through pictures.

Mr. Bear in France.



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