I have started writing blogs regarding my photography. I want to write about my process and how I approach my projects. I sketch my ideas and from there I come up with color palettes and then I experiment in the garage or at the studio until I get what I am going for. I will browse for models, talk with my make up artist and all that I need to do in order to show up the day of the shoot and just get going. I am also taking on assistants so my skills at directing and teaching are going to be stretched and hopefully improved. I am also going to start recording the shoots and uploading them so you can get a behind the scenes look into my crazy world. I know I do things a lot differently than others, but hey as long as I enjoy it I don't care.

As an example, here is a video I shot and edited (my very first one) using, of all tools, iMovie. I know have final cut pro express, but I learned a lot from this ( like use a tripod and stop laughing in the video ) so I hope to spread myself across the tubes.

my first behind the scenes video - DanielK is the photographer I learned all my technical skills from and more. I tagged along and filmed a shoot for him one day.
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My blog which is just beginning, but hopefully will contain a lot more tips and other junk. I still save this page for my crazy thoughts, don't worry.
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Yes, I started twitter too. I am embarrassed by the fact, but I try and update it often and not with just "Im home" or "Im watching tv". I try and keep it entertaining. Follow along if you are bored.
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You can also find me on Facebook. My name on there ( and my birth certificate ) is Mel Haynes Jr ( don't just type Mel Haynes or you will get my dad, and I doubt he updates his page ).

Things are well. Heading to San Francisco for 2 weeks before I have to get back to a real job. I may have found one and if things go through, then I may be out of the hell job I been stuck in for soo long.