The work of a photographer's wife is never done
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339355)
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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14 responses
@DaddyEvil (137256)
• 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. 2 people like this
@DaddyEvil (137256)
• 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 (339355)
• 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 (177776)
• United States
18 Feb 23
That's a great picture. I think you should charge a fee for your services.
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@allknowing (135836)
• India
18 Feb 23
Was the photographer losing his cool as artists are known for that?
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@allknowing (135836)
• India
18 Feb 23
@JudyEv Made for each other couple I see there (lol)
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@wolfgirl569 (105787)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Feb 23
I think you deserve more than half. You are doing the hard work
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@BarBaraPrz (47242)
• 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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@RebeccasFarm (89832)
• 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 (339355)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Feb 23
@RebeccasFarm It only took about ten tries to get this one. 
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@1creekgirl (41387)
• United States
25 Feb 23
This was such a humorous post! The things we do for our husbands...
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@1creekgirl (41387)
• United States
25 Feb 23
@JudyEv I'm just glad it was the cards that dropped and not you!
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@JudyEv (339355)
• 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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@JudyEv (339355)
• 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.
