Blu's Daily Blog: Massachusetts Bob Pattison

Blu News- "To Give People What They Want" In 5-6 weeks where will you be?

Who's That Guy???

My name... Bob Pattison
Where I live... Cohasset, Massachusetts
My style... relaxed, easy-going, spontaneous
My website ....www.pattisonphoto.com

The piece of equipment I can't part with... Canon 5D and my
picture-in-picture monitor for editing photos and watching the Red Sox at
the same time

The album company I use... Asuka Book

A website I visit often... I'm a major blog stalker...Blu's, [b]ecker, Boutwell's and especially Jasmine Star the most appealing
thing about her blog, besides the fact that she is beautiful and a talented photographer; she is an amazing writer!

One thing I do daily for my business... look at other photographer's websites for inspiration

What I charge for an 8x10... $30

3 things you'll find on my desk... stacks of CD's and DVD's, magazines, unopened mail

Something you must have in every business.... patience, creativity, a sense of humor, and a good accountant!

Something I always have with me during a photo shoot...my wife and partner, Orbit Sweet Mint gum, extra batteries, Gary Fong Lightsphere

If I could have someone shoot a portrait of me if would be ... Mark Seliger

A challenge I face in my company... finding the time to do more self-promotion, marketing, advertising, etc.

If not a photographer I would have been a ....Navy fighter pilot with a stint as a Blue Angel!

Bob's favorite image of recent

What do you think happens to you when you die...I'll let you know when I find out

What's your drink... IBC Rootbeer

Something you’ll always find in my car... car seats, XM Radio, loose change, receipts, and some kind of sports equipment

What I ate for breakfast.. Rosemary-Olive Oil Bagel and Nantucket Nectars
Orange Mango Juice

Something I must have for Summer... Canon 1D Mark III or maybe just a nice vacation with my family

I'm annoyed by...indecision, non-HD TV shows

Something I love to indulge in...ice cream!!!

Boxers or briefs... Boxers

A favorite beauty product of mine...Dial for Men Bodywash

If I needed therapy it would be for... impatience

I'm happiest when... I'm playing catch with my son; Cameron(7), listening to my daughter Reese's(4-1/2) crazy stories, letting my son Lincoln(2 months) fall asleep on my chest, or doing just about anything with my wife, Tricia

If they made a movie about my life, it would be...a straight to video, cult
classic

MUSIC LAB

Kailee is pleased to announce Blu's new source of inspiration, Jessica Hughes. Once a week she will introduce some all-new originals and a sparkling assortment of tunes that will influence you and make your brain happy! Click on the songs below while you work.

www.jessicahughes.com

1. The Bravery - Time Won't Let Me Go
I'm loving this song. Who hasn't felt like this sometime in their life?

2. Tim Armstrong - Into Action
If you are/were an Op Ivy fan or Rancid fan you'll recognize his name.
Gotta love that ska beat. This guy is so cool. His new album releases on May 22nd and he's giving it away for free. If you want to download it you can go to his my space page at http://www.myspace.com/rancid on May 22nd.

3. Fall Out Boy - Dance, Dance I've had a busy week. I've needed the energy music to keep me going. :)

4.Peter Bjorn & John - Young Folks A calmer song for you guys.

5. My flashback. :) New Order - Regret

And the applause! We love Jessica!

Guess who is days away from being a daddy for the first time. Blu's Creative Director, Zahari. The countdown is on! Zahari's adorable wife is due June 4th.

Win a $100.00 giftcard to your favorite online store just by posting on the BLOG as a comment your answer. You must put the day you think she will have the baby and the time of day AM or PM. The comment can go under any post until Monday. You can only post once and you must put a valid email address. Then the wait is on until the baby is born.

How adorable is she!

Happy Friday!! If you are ever looking for a good Happy Hour check out www.unthirsty.com

Need to shop check out www.jansdotter.com

The Project I am going to make a book. I will publish it. Name to be determined. The Project is to archive the people who captured the visual essence of life.

What you will send me: A black and white self portrait & the photograph that captures your style (make sure they both are your favorite because remember it's going to be published) And the most important piece I wil need is this answered: What are the 10 things you hope to attain in your lifetime. (Each one should be one line) This is a question that most of us don't think of. Most of us get caught up in the doldrums of daily life and forget to seek out the larger picture. At some point we have to see the end of the road and recognize what we ultimately want attain in this life. I then hope you will start to cross things off your list!

Send these things, your first and last name, state you live in, and your URL and company name.

Maybe there will be one book maybe 100 and you never know who else will be behind this. Important note- This is your list of what YOU would like to attain.

kailee@bludomain.com

BTW a few on my list

1. to take a long-tail boat ride on the back canals of Thailand, Burma, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia

2. to run a marathon

3. to rent a cottage in Bali, hire a chef, have daily Balinese massages and take boat trips with the local fisherman for one week.