Everybody should have a place where they know your name and are glad to see you (in addition to the blood suckers club who call me every eight weeks). Everyone should have someplace to go for a good talk or a good laugh or both. If you would have told me two years ago I would find such a place at my local tattoo parlor, I would have thought you were nuts. I had never been inside one and didn't particularly plan on doing so for no reason in the near future. But it's strange how when you have a face to something, your idea about it completely changes. So now you can usually find me at least some point in the week dropping by Addictions just to hang out.
So last week I needed some photos I didn't have, people at work. So I e-mailed Emily and she graciously let me come and take photos over two afternoons this last weekend at her shop. I really enjoyed the time, it reminded me of job shadowing except she was pointedly ignoring me. She likes being behind a lens far better than being in front of it. But I loved it. Here are some of my favorite photos. I'm going to play with them some more but thought I would post several for your enjoyment. (And my own!)
Thank you Emily, the staff at Addictions, and the great clients for letting me share your day! You know I'll see you soon!
