The work of a photographer's wife is never done

@JudyEv (342088)
Rockingham, Australia
February 18, 2023 2:45am CST
My husband belongs to a number of Facebook photographic groups. Some set up challenges for their members. The challenges are designed to stretch the imagination and encourage the use perhaps of new techniques. This challenge involved quite a bit of preparation. We first had to move the dining table back against the closed curtains. A sheet of white card was placed on the table and another placed upright against the curtains. Then he set up two studio lights and placed the casino chips and a few cards on the table. I then had to stand on the step-ladder and drop a handful of cards. I thought the cards would flutter down but they basically just fell in a heap. After a number of attempts, he managed to get a photo he was satisfied with. I was then told my services were no longer needed. If he ever wins any money, I’ll be claiming half!
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@DaddyEvil (137634)
• United States
18 Feb 23
In my opinion, you deserve 3/4 of the money, if he ever wins any. Your part in the challenge took a lot more patience and understanding than his part did... I'm quite sure you had to go up and down the ladder several times before he was satisfied with the shot he eventually accepted.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Feb 23
And I had to hold them down lower and 'just so' so that he could get the focus correct. I truly deserve a medal, don't you think?
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@DaddyEvil (137634)
• United States
18 Feb 23
@JudyEv You can have the medal now, or you can get rich from the prize Vince wins later... Which do you choose?
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Feb 23
@DaddyEvil There isn't actually a prize for these challenges but who knows? Maybe one day.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
18 Feb 23
That's a great picture. I think you should charge a fee for your services.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Feb 23
I'll make him buy me a chocolate bar. That will suit me very well.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 23
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
19 Feb 23
@JudyEv Sounds like a good wage.
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@mayka123 (16604)
• India
19 Feb 23
You deserve an award for the efforts taken.
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@mayka123 (16604)
• India
26 Feb 23
@JudyEv Can understand. I too have problems sometimes getting things done and wait for my son to visit so that I can get some help.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 23
Thanks. It wasn't too onerous but there are some things you can't do on your own.
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@allknowing (137775)
• India
18 Feb 23
Was the photographer losing his cool as artists are known for that?
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@allknowing (137775)
• India
18 Feb 23
@JudyEv Made for each other couple I see there (lol)
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Feb 23
Occasionally he gets a bit impatient but not for long as I start threatening to go on strike!
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@rebelann (112966)
• El Paso, Texas
18 Feb 23
You should claim 60% minimum, you did the hard part.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 23
Yep, that's what I think.
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@wolfgirl569 (108126)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Feb 23
I think you deserve more than half. You are doing the hard work
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@wolfgirl569 (108126)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Feb 23
@JudyEv . No triggers
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 23
That's true. All he does is press the button. (I nearly said 'pull the trigger' )
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@BarBaraPrz (47667)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
18 Feb 23
As you should... you did the dangerous work... you could have gotten vertigo or a paper cut.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 23
All of that. I must check if he has Workers' Compensation insurance.
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@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
18 Feb 23
That's a cool shot.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 23
It was surprisingly difficult to get but we got there in the end.
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@RebeccasFarm (90464)
• Arvada, Colorado
18 Feb 23
Oh this must be an awesome photo! I would love to see it. Yes you are the assistant Judy.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 23
It's the one on this discussion. He had some set up on the table then I had to drop the rest.
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• Arvada, Colorado
19 Feb 23
@JudyEv Oh Judy that is it? It is super!!
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 23
@RebeccasFarm It only took about ten tries to get this one.
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@1creekgirl (41747)
• United States
25 Feb 23
This was such a humorous post! The things we do for our husbands...
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@1creekgirl (41747)
• United States
25 Feb 23
@JudyEv I'm just glad it was the cards that dropped and not you!
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Feb 23
It was quite funny. I had to hold them at a certain spot for him to adjust the focus then lift them up without wavering from the vertical and, on the count of three, let them drop.
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
19 Feb 23
Cool photo though, does he do anything with them?
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb 23
Not really, other than put them on his FB groups. We have blown up a few and framed them and they're hanging on the wall. That's why the endurance rides are good in a way. You have an excuse to take dozens of photos.
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
19 Feb 23
Ha ha yes new techniques in photography, or new techniques in climbing ladders etc? I remember a while ago you had to drop something else didn't you?
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@Fleura (30541)
• United Kingdom
20 Feb 23
@JudyEv Have fun!
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 23
@Fleura It is going to be SOOO much fun.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 23
Yes, I did. I had to drop something in water. He always has the excuse that it's in the 'rules' that he has to take the photo!! But tomorrow - I hope to get one of him tossing pancakes. I'll pretend the first one isn't any good and I'll make him go back a bit, go the left, sorry, I meant the right, toss it higher, not THAT high!! Get the picture??
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
18 Feb 23
There is no wrong if you claim the full money . It looks like lot of effort by you than him .
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Feb 23
I'll make him buy me a big chocolate bar!
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@Barongo (29)
• Nairobi, Kenya
19 Feb 23
It sounds like your husband is passionate about photography and enjoys participating in creative challenges within his Facebook groups. It's great that he's exploring new techniques and pushing himself to think outside the box.
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@JudyEv (342088)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 23
Thanks. Yes, I think it is good that he is connected to these groups and gets challenged to improve and be creative.