So you were all beginning to think that the "Bits and Bites" section bit it, didn't you.  Oh, it's alright you won't hurt our feelings if you thinks so :).  What if we told you it just took a bit of a hiatus and had a little too much tequila while we were in Mexico.  Well like any good thing, it's going to take a little more than that to put and end to it.  Now that we are all back on track, here we go with this week's "Bits and Bites"!


1) Is sushi addictive - Ok, I admit this might be better reserved for "The Tasty Bite", but I have a sushi craving at the moment so it's going number 1 with a bullet.  Stacey and I have been tossing this question around and need to know your thoughts, IS SUSHI ADDICTIVE?  We are in great debate whether it is the wasabi served with sushi that forces us back time and again or the glorious rolls themselves.  At any rate, if anyone could send me a number nine roll right about now, it would bring a smile to my face :).

2) Language barrier, or not - So we recently shot a destination wedding in Cancun, Mexico and finished everything off with a day after session in Valladolid.  It is an original Spanish Colonial town about an hour or so west of Cancun.  It was very cool and exactly what we were looking for.  Our day started off with a terrible time parking, and ended an absolutely great experience.  One of the fun (but unexpected) things that happened was lunch...yes, lunch:)  We wandered into this quaint little restaurant for what was going to be a Corona and small snack.  Somehow we ended up ordering everything listed on the Specials menu!.  It didn't matter though because we had a blast, and really enjoyed the authentic spread that was presented.   I have been wondering though if it was a language barrier issue or just a smooth waiter?

3) Valladolid - Stacey and I have decided that we could easily spend a whole weekend just shooting around this town.  It had the greatest colored walls and unbelievable textures!  It seems like a lot of destination wedding photographers shoot a day after session on the beach when in Mexico.  Matt and Tonia were having a beach wedding, so they were already going to get those pictures.  With that in mind, we wanted something that felt more like authentic Mexico, not to mention we were in the mood for a little adventure.  Insert a rental car, an hour and a half drive, some awe-inspiring speed bumps and a bus load full of Italian tourists. It was a memorable experience to say the least.  We hope Matt and Tonia enjoyed our little get away as much as we did!   Here is a peek of Valladolid in one of the images Stacey took. Stay tuned for more!   If you ever get the opportunity, you should really check it out.  It is very near Chichen Itza. 



4) Is "Wedding Photojournalism" dead - This was a question I came across on a photography forum the other day.  I found it a fascinating question, as this was the mother of all buzzwords about 4-5 years ago.  Somehow every wedding photographer under the sun was a photojournalist, and now we are wondering if it is dead.  The rationale was that with the advent of video in still cameras, you can technically pull out a frame from the video vs. capturing what Henri Cartier-Bresson dubbed as the decisive moment.  Personally I think it sounds like a TON of editing and a way to become lazy while shooting vs. keeping sharp with your instincts.  Beyond that, I do notice a shift in wedding photography styles.  I think you do see less photojournalism in images now then a few years ago.  What is fun, is that you can take on whatever kind of style you want, and as long as you believe in it, there are going to be people who will appreciate your work! 

5) The tasty bite, a Staja Studios suggestion - Many of you may already know this, but I just recently discovered it.  Granite City offers customers a "Growler" of beer.  If you haven't heard, a growler is 1/2 of a gallon.  It cost $25 dollars to buy the growler (which comes full), and then you can get it refilled for $10.  The great part is that on Tuesday's and Thursday's you can get it filled for $5.  There is no better time to get one than now, as their Octoberfest is still on tap.