Memory Like a Sieve

Whenever I make something for the Sims I like to check it out and make certain it looks decent. So when I made a painting for Beth's new house with Cooper and looked at it in a test lot, I decided to finish decorating a couple of lots I started way back when my game was stable and I had a neighborhood. One of those lots is Dani's. And since it makes perfect sense that she would have pictures on her wall of her and Blade's wedding, I decided I needed to take some wedding shots. And then I got carried away...

It has been so long since I did anything in the game that I forgot my cheat codes. I forgot what my pose box collection icon looks like. And unfortunately, I did not have the rings. However, I am relatively happy with the results even though I took 46 shots when I needed only 9. I will post one here, the only one I fooled around with in Photoshop. The rest are on my other blog where I post things that are not related to Studio Time. Eventually, the name of that blog will come to me. As I said, it's been a while...

Some background for those who care...

Dani and Alex were married in late summer. They took their wedding vows shortly before noon, had an early dinner reception and danced until the sun began to set. If you wonder why Alex doesn't look all smiley in some of them, it is because he is not a morning person. Nevertheless, those half lidded eyes and seductive smiles of his never failed to light Dani's heart and passion. The shot above was taken just before they left for their hotel room. They honeymooned for ten days in Fiji. Danica made a lovely bride I think, and Blade looked quite dapper in tails. Not sure if that is what is called a morning suit or not...someone with more knowledge than I have probably could set me straight on that.

Link is here -> You are cordially invited...

ETA: This is the reason for the photo shoot.

Request for Feedback

Nearly two and a half years ago I did a photo shoot for a simgenix challenge based on the seven deadly sins. Mine was done on Lust. No surprise there right? I've learned a lot in nearly three years and I'd like to complete the set. I would love some feedback from anyone who reads this.

The Unlikely Place

This is always a hard time of year for me and, try as I might not to, I get caught up in memories. Just when I thought I might fall, joy and laughter came from a most unlikely source.

It is no secret that there is something about Shooter that appeals to me. Not until the other night did I realize what it was and vocalized it to Beth. In fact it was one of her shots of my boy here that made me see it. Shooter bears a very strong resemblance to someone I dated briefly when I was very young and impetuous. It was an amazing relationship such as it was and it brought back some good memories for me. Shooter is nothing like what we anticipated. At all.

Thank you, Shooter, for the smiles and the walk down memory lane.

Anyway I won't bore you with the uninteresting details but after struggling for days and days with CC and an inability to landscape properly I threw my hands in the air, said enough is enough and moved Shooter in. What resulted was a fun photo shoot and a Welcome Wagon.

Photo shoot is under the cut.
Welcome Wagon is here.
Also, Bio for Duff Tyson is here.

Feeling Damned Silly Right Now

I uploaded a couple of shots I did for Chapter 17 of Sessions. I intended to make a magazine cover but honestly I don't really like the shots that much and I especially dislike the pose box I used for this. I did enjoy experimenting in PShop however. And thanks to Phoenix I have those nice backdrops so if I ever get another bug up my butt to do something like this, it will be vastly improved. I am posting the shots on my photo blog since that's what it is there for.

Also posting one I did of Cooper and Beth on their mini vacation. OK not posting ALL the shots I did but the ones Cooper gave me permission to post (like he has any say in the matter, silly man). Since I missed Valentine's Day, these will be my nod to lovers everywhere.

CLICK HERE -> STEVIE
CLICK HERE -> BEACH RIDE
         

Happy Halloween

Watch out for things that go bump in the night...and the sugar high...

It has been ages since I attempted a movie. WMM is still being a bitch so the quality blows. Sorry about that...

ETA: Posted a Halloween photoshoot on Through the Lens -> HERE

~ Still Crazy ~

I had a delightful dinner last night with the boys and indulged in one of the local Pale Ales at the local brewery. Let me just say, I have no problem holding my liquor but that beer "done me in". My body screamed, "You've poisoned me!" as it rebelled quite vocally. I still feel the physical effects and I swear I only had one!

I woke after a nap and couldn't sleep so I finished a photo shoot I had been working on for a long time. I'm not particularly pleased with the shots; I find them uninspiring, or maybe it was the subject. Anyway, continuing the series from Chameleon, I present Rhapsody.



On another note, I have noticed that in Internet Explorer the images seem to pile on top of each other. Since I use Firefox I am wondering just how annoying that is for the IE users out there? Feel free to comment and let me know.

~ The Boy Becomes a Man (Almost) ~

All right, not a man but definitely getting there...Will Savage. Currently he is sporting default brows but I think I am leaning toward having him inherit his father's. Hard to tell since he is a nice blend of both parents even though he does favor Bonni in the face.



Edited to add: Link to Will's photo shoot -> HERE

~ Update: Through the Lens ~

Next in line for the photo shoots I am doing of the ladies of Chameleon is Onyx. Her eyes seem to have similar characteristics to the gem she chose as her pseudonym. She actually has an interesting background that I may touch on one day. Here is a preview shot.


Link may be on the right; otherwise, click here -> Onyx

~ Update: Through the Lens ~

Because I am so easily distracted with bright, shiny things, I have been practicing using filters and layers in Photoshop. I have posted two photo shoots over at Through the Lens, one of Sienna and one of Ambrosia. I hope to have the other ladies of Chameleon posted at some point but I need to finish decorating the lot.

Here is a teaser of Ambrosia.

Boys Will be Boys

I have posted a small photo shoot of Nic Taylor spending a typical day at home...not doing his homework because he doesn't remember where he stashed it. You can access it here: A Day in the Life of a Boy

Thud Factor Update

I have posted 2 photo shoots at Thud Factor. Of who, you ask? You will just need to go see for yourself. And remember to bring your ID...and a fan. Or some ice. You'll need it.

Birth Announcement

I've just posted a small photo shoot of the new addition to Rafe and Gayl's family. You can view it on my Through The Lens photo blog. Link is to the right.

Sorry...I've Just Been Giggling All Night

EDIT 7/10/08: Added Part the Second this morning. Here is the link: Bookends, and Morsels, and Cake...Oh My!

Also added the prologue to Rising Above which is Wyatt's story. Access it here: Overture

Had a really crappy day at work. It's so hot in my house I could advertise it as a sauna and charge admission (not a bad idea really) so I have been playing around with Cadie's birthday shots. I have managed to post Part the First of Completely Cadence on my photo blog. And that is why I am laughing so much. That girl is so precocious...if you ever want to snap out of a crappy mood, spend some time with Cadie is my motto.

Most of the shots were free will...you can tell which ones were posed. I am working on Part the Second as we speak.

"Just so you know, it's all about me so you simply must read it. Did I mention this blog page looks goofy?"
Gee...thanks Cadence...thanks so much...
"When you start my blog, I plan to choose all the colors. Mommy is an artist you know..."
Not happening in this lifetime Cadence, not happening...
"We'll see..."

On a Roll Now

And one more short photo shoot featuring Fathers and Sons. Here's a teaser shot. Kind of a reminder that they do grow up and become young men. The thought bubble here just cracked me up although Slim didn't find it too amusing...

Time in a Bottle

I really enjoy adding threads in my stories. It keeps it interesting to me and after all, they may be supporting characters but they still have lives. Unfortunately in focusing on one thread and its culmination, I let another one get skewed in terms of the ever-ignored-by-me time line. Bonni was pregnant during Cooper and Beth's wedding and I completely left her hanging there while Cooper and Beth welcomed a pretty baby named Rayne who you can see here.

So with that in mind I spent some time with Bonni and Slim and they have welcomed a handsome son named William. Here he is looking very much like his mama right now. You will see him toddling around in Chapter 20 if I ever finish it!

Please click on the images for a closer look. I haven't gotten around to modifying my blog as of yet.