Posted by Dennis Plank on June 7, 2011 at 10:53 AM
Something my wife wrote for me. I thought I'd share it:
Photographer’s Wife
by Michelle Blanchard
Yes. I know not all photographers are men. But, being that my husband is one, I’ve learned that a photographer’s wife:
Knows that a “going for a walk” really means “stand for long, long periods in one spot”.
Becomes accustomed to seeing her husband lay on his belly in public places.
Knows that ‘the light’s gone’ doesn’t mean it’s dark.
Has learned that photography involves expensive gadgets which break, are easily lost, and are used only once in a very great while.
Has learned that photographic equipment multiplies and eventually fills up what used to be the guest bedroom.
Is resigned to the fact that camera manufacturers build obsolescence into each piece of equipment, and that after a year of use, the equipment needs to be replaced.
Never has to wonder what to get her husband for Christmas and birthdays.
Understands that when they board a plane, her bags will be checked, not his camera backpack.
Wisely refuses to carry that backpack.
Has learned that making statements like “watch your settings” and “did you charge the battery?” aren’t considered nagging.
Has learned that, no matter how many photos he takes, she will never see more than one or two.
Has learned that, “Okay, here we go” is always followed up with “Oh, wait”.
Has learned to check all his pockets for memory cards before washing his clothes.
Knows that “blowing out the whites” doesn’t involve explosions or Caucasians.
Cannot get her husband to sit still for a family portrait.
I gotta' say, this is the funniest thing I've read in years, many, many thanks to Michelle for her wonderfully eloquent, charming and witty observations and Dennis for sharing them with us :^)
Has learned that wherever we’re going, be ready to hear: ‘find a spot to pull over’ and then to sit and wait in the car while he walks a quarter mile back, or down to the river to try for the shot he thought he’d find there.
Expects that many vacation mornings will begin either with him getting up in the dark to watch for the sunrise or waking me for a goodbye kiss (and the car keys) as he scurries off to use the early light somewhere.
Knows that no matter how many photos he takes, almost none will be of family or friends at gatherings, so assume that I need to take those.
Yep, gotta just replace Photographers Wife with Photographers Husband-this definately works both ways. Sorry for coming into this so late though, I had to laugh.
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15 repliesPhotographer’s Wife
by Michelle Blanchard
Yes. I know not all photographers are men. But, being that my husband is one, I’ve learned that a photographer’s wife:
Knows that a “going for a walk” really means “stand for long, long periods in one spot”.
Becomes accustomed to seeing her husband lay on his belly in public places.
Knows that ‘the light’s gone’ doesn’t mean it’s dark.
Has learned that photography involves expensive gadgets which break, are easily lost, and are used only once in a very great while.
Has learned that photographic equipment multiplies and eventually fills up what used to be the guest bedroom.
Is resigned to the fact that camera manufacturers build obsolescence into each piece of equipment, and that after a year of use, the equipment needs to be replaced.
Never has to wonder what to get her husband for Christmas and birthdays.
Understands that when they board a plane, her bags will be checked, not his camera backpack.
Wisely refuses to carry that backpack.
Has learned that making statements like “watch your settings” and “did you charge the battery?” aren’t considered nagging.
Has learned that, no matter how many photos he takes, she will never see more than one or two.
Has learned that, “Okay, here we go” is always followed up with “Oh, wait”.
Has learned to check all his pockets for memory cards before washing his clothes.
Knows that “blowing out the whites” doesn’t involve explosions or Caucasians.
Cannot get her husband to sit still for a family portrait.
Whichever lens you need has previously migrated to your spouse's bag.
Well done Michelle (and Dennis.)
Wise woman!
At least you HAVE a spare bedroom!
Sandy
Has learned that wherever we’re going, be ready to hear: ‘find a spot to pull over’ and then to sit and wait in the car while he walks a quarter mile back, or down to the river to try for the shot he thought he’d find there.
Expects that many vacation mornings will begin either with him getting up in the dark to watch for the sunrise or waking me for a goodbye kiss (and the car keys) as he scurries off to use the early light somewhere.
Knows that no matter how many photos he takes, almost none will be of family or friends at gatherings, so assume that I need to take those.