Move the Heart, Switch the Pace
Love is in the air. As well as lots and lots of moisture. Saturday morning I woke to rain. I feared I would have to reschedule a lovely couple’s engagement shoot. But they were flexible and we waited it out. Sure enough the clouds parted and the sun re-appeared by afternoon. Though the air remained thick. This is August in Minnesota after all. That means muggy! It was challenging enough for me to remain energetic while running around Irvine Park and Lowertown in St. Paul’s hot stew, but it was much worse for the groom-to-be. He was all decked out in a steaming hot SUIT. Still, we endured. And our perseverance resulted in some fine shots of the happy couple.
Sunday wasn’t quite so pleasant. Our booth at the Uptown Market? A complete bust. Between the three of us sharing the tent only one made a sale. But I can’t blame folks for not coming out (or for being too apathetic to browse or buy if they did). The heat index was something like 105°. I can’t recall the last time I was so very hot and uncomfortable for such a long period of time. Still, I think the idea is sound:
The Uptown Market is a venue to enhance the quality of life for the community through the gathering of local artisans, craftspeople, small business owners, area farmers, and neighbors.
A place where small vendors can come and sell their goods to the public, the Minneapolis Uptown Market unites the community. The Uptown Market will offer an opportunity for community organizations to outreach to the public.
And I do plan to try again – just during better weather. Sweater weather. I yearn for yarn!
The Only Way Out Is Through
As a resident of the Twin Cities I feel lucky to have access to so many art galleries and other creative spaces. Just last week I attended a Red76 curated event and another evening caught one of the ARTERY TWENTYTEN performances, hosted by The Soap Factory. There is always something happening around town.
This week? The long-anticipated opening of Smell the Glove: a Spinal Tap Art Exhibit. I managed to get my submission in for this group show (albeit a little late). A friend paid me the compliment of calling it my Mapplethorpe. But you’ll just have to swing by the exhibit to see for yourself! One of my models asked me not to post the photo on the internet, and to keep his identity anonymous. But if you come to the PG-13 opening Saturday night, August 7th, you will have the chance to check it out.
This weekend contains other photographic adventures as well. I have an engagement photo shoot lined up for a lovely couple, which may include some of their household’s critters. And I will also be sharing a booth – selling prints and postcards and whatnot – at the Uptown Art Market which is going on at the same time and very near the annual Uptown Art Fair. Stop by and say hi if you can.
The Great Minnesota Get Together
It’s MN State Fair time and local bloggers are abuzz about all the new offerings and old standards. I have my own personal favorites, food and attraction-wise. My son and I spent a solid seven hours there Friday and yet I still missed a few things. We skipped the Midway entirely, I forgot about the photo booth in the Grandstand, and I never did locate the potato tornado. A return visit may be required this week.
Wet Hot American Summer
While the winter drags on I remember hot summer days (and nights) and look forward to more.
