Have you ever gone to a website and seen a portrait of someone… only to meet them in person and find out they look nothing like their picture? As if the photo was either heavily photoshopped or seemingly taken 10 years ago? I always find that scenario humorous and because of that, I try to avoid it when it comes to my own website. Herein lays the problem. I’m not exactly “at home” in front of the camera. In fact, it’s downright awkward. Terrifying, even. OK I hate it. There, I said it!
Enter portrait stand in. Given the above, about once a year I ask Courtney to be a sport and take a photo of me for the website. I’ll compose the shot, determine the proper settings, etc. All she has to do is point and shoot. Well, almost. First, I take a picture or eight of Courtney in the same composition in order to be a guide for her. Then it’s point and shoot.
It’s usually about this time when I’m reminded of how great my wife is for being my greatest supporter. It has been by her encouragement that I’ve managed to succeed in doing something I love. When stress is high, work is overwhelming, quality time is a bit more sparse than we’d like… and even when she’s asked to persevere through being a stand in and taking a photo of an uncooperative subject. Patient and loving as ever, she’s there by my side. What a great partner in crime. Or life. ( I wouldn’t know, but I hear crime doesn’t pay. 
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So here’s to my incredible wife, Courtney. Truly, I’m a lucky guy.
by Nam
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