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Fwithpeople.com: Booby Tuesday
Jan 11th
We get a lot of email inquiries regarding various topics. “Are those real emails?” (yes), “Why do you guys do this?” (because it’s fun), “What are tightly bound awesome boobers?” (let us show you)
This picture was sent in by a faithful reader (to tightlyboundawesomeboobers@fwithpeople.com) and might be one of the best pictures of all time. This is really why the camera was invented. Ansel Adams was a pussy who took a couple of neat black and whites. Annie Leibovitz zooms in on celebrities faces and pushes a button with her index finger and calls it photography. Whoever took the picture below is an artist. It looks like her friend is trying to blow out candles on a birthday cake. This picture probably could be titled “not safe for work” but does anyone even care about that anymore? Today is Boober Tuesday, and we’ll see about getting an F’d of the Day up there at some point.
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F’d of the Day: Two-fer! (100 Posts!)w
Dec 17th
We’re rolling out Two F’d of the Days today. Why? Well, to show you how much we appreciate your readership. Also, this is our 100th post, roughly 92 more than we thought we would ever have. Let’s face it, you could spend your time on over a billion other web sites. I’m often asked “Doug, what do you like most about your readers?” The thing I like most is that there are only 12 of you, so I’ll be seeing all of you at various Holiday parties this weekend. Have people sent in an email with pics to tightlyboundawesomeboobers@fwithpeople.com? Nope. Do people email in about a free t-shirt to contest@fwithpeople.com? Nope. But that’s okay. The important thing is, you come back periodically and see what we’re up to. If you’re at work, let’s face it, you’ve shut ‘er down for the weekend. Now sit back and relax. Let Doug whisk you away to F Land. Their ad and emails are in black, Doug types it up in blue. May the F be with you ™ (and if you haven’t seen this mornings F’d of the Day, just scroll down after this one)
Couples in love (location witheld)
Hello love birds! I am just starting out in photography and need some lovey dovey couples to take photos of. It will be free of charge and compensation will be a CD with 40+ high resolution fully edited photos. So if you are interested in engagement photos or just a fun outting with your love let me know and we can set up a date! All couples from all walks of life are more than welcome!
Thanks and i look forward to working with you!
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From Doug:
Hello,
My wife and I would be interested, she used to do some modeling work. To be honest, it seems like there has to be some catch. So, what is the catch? Will you be using our photos to promote your business? (Which seems legitimate)
Thanks for any information.
Thanks,
Doug
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From Korrie:
Hi, yes I will be putting them in an online portfolio. The main catch is that I have never done this before so you would be helping me get practice in. Sort of a favor exchange I guess 
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I am looking to do mainly outdoor photos in a “candid yet posed” style. Just the two of you having fun, being lovey, and being yourselves. So my number is ***-***-**** call me to set up a time if you are interested. I have Sunday after 2:30 open and anytime between 1 and 5:30 for start times on Monday. If those don’t work for you we can figure something else out!
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From Doug:
hi KB,
The main catch is that you’ve never done couples photos before, or, you’ve never been a photographer before? We have a friend that says anyone can be a photographer, all you need is a camera and an index finger. Like I said, my wife has done modeling and, honestly, could probably give you some genuine pointers. She’s been in front of Leibovitz before, which was a total honor for her (even though Annie exhibited odd behavior around the craft services table.) So, she’s done a bunch of different types of shoots, and I’ve always just watched. We’d like to have someone take our photos just being ourselves, outside on a nice day, or, indoors looking out a window, etc. If you want to erase my face from the online portfolio, I completely understand.
So, we’re in ****** Hills. I’ll speak to my wife about Sunday, maybe around 4pm.
Thanks!
Doug
Thanks!
Doug
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From Korrie:
Well that is impressive she must be pretty hot! Lucky you:o) and if you are married to such a beautiful woman then I doubt I’d need to blur your face! So yeah no photography at all…but I think your friend is wrong, anyone can take a picture but not everyone has an eye for capturing beauty in pure forms. Taking a snap shot of a model will be beautiful because she is beautiful but finding beauty in normal everyday average looking to down right homely people takes a good eye and a kind heart. There is my hippie preaching for the day 
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.If you know any places you want the pictures done I can meet you there. I only know one little part of ******* which is where lake ***** turns into the high road because I used to live up there…but anywhere you want is good. Thanks for helping me out and I look forward to hearing what ol Annie did at the craft service table!
Korrie
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From Doug:
Thank you for saying that about my wife, I do feel very lucky. I’ve heard whispers from people that she’s only with me because of my money, but truth be told, I really don’t have as much as she thinks. Anyway, about Leibovitz. First, not many people know this, but her real name is Ann Jones, she just went with Leibovitz to have a more recognizable name in the industry. Second, she was the utmost professional during the shoot, which is why she’s recognized as one of the best photographers in the world. And while her finished product is second to none (sorry Korrie), I did find it unsettling when just before every shot she would say “1…2…3…cheese!” So, anyway, at the craft services table (one of my favorite places, btw), I’m standing there in front of the smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers, and trying to decide on a bagel. I grab the last ‘everything’ bagel, and Annie comes over and puts her hand on the bagel one second after I did. Now, I’m a southern gentleman, but, a bagel is a bagel like a parking spot is a parking spot . She goes “I’m sorry, I had my eye on this bagel.”
Me: “I love everything bagels, too. Since this one is gone, maybe you’d like to slip into something a little more comfortable, like that Sesame bagel?”
Annie: “I’m sorry. I just finished up a really exhausting shoot. I meant to come over earlier and, you know, set this bagel aside. It’s a process I have. Before the shoot, a glass of grapefruit juice and a cigarette. Then after the shoot, I have an everything bagel, with smoked salmon, lowfat cream cheese, and a light sprinkle of capers.”
Me: “Well, before an exhausting shoot, certainly, I could see how you would want to follow your typical routine. Maybe the juice combined with the cigarette help steady your hand, or, see light a certain way or whatever. I will have to disagree with you on the ‘after’ part, because, at this point, the shoot is over. Your body has no idea what’s coming next, so I mean, you could just have a slice of pizza or maybe a nap. You know?”
Annie: “I’m sorry, who are you?”
Me: “I’m Doug Monroe.”
Annie: “Nice to meet you, Doug. I’m Annie Leibovitz. This (holds out arms and pivots body, looking around.) All of this that you see around you? The staging, the lighting, the camera, the assistants? All of it is mine.”
Me: “Nice to meet you, Annie. I’m Doug Monroe. This? (Holds up bagel) All of this bagel that you see in my hand? The top half, the bottom half, the dried garlic and onion, poppy seeds and sesame seeds? All of it is mine.”
Annie: “You really are a prick.”
Me: “Well, maybe, but I’m a prick with a really good bagel.”
Let’s just say that we don’t exchange Christmas cards, but if you have the chance, I certainly would recommend working with her. I’ll talk to my wife Debbie about a good spot around ******, she’s up there all the time, running the trails with our dog.
Happy Friday,
Doug
(To Be Continued)
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