Across the Counter

Everyday I show people cameras at work. Every time they take pictures of me.

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Not Goodbye

So that is it. The project is done. I've been gone from the store for 5 months. The book is finding it's way to all the people the contributed (both with images for the blog and financially). There are some copies left if you never got a chance to grab one earlier. Thanks for tuning in.

Now it's time to take some pictures instead.

Tumblr: RAKidd.tumblr.com

Instagram: @RAKidd7

Twitter: @RAKidd7

Web: RAKidd.com

Email: [email protected]

See you around.

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The unique images included with the special editions of Don't Shoot Yourself! A batch just shipped this week after some delays. I'm still waiting to hear back from a few of you on address. So let me know! There are few left so let me know if you never got a chance to pick one up before.

The star frame was shot with Fuji Instax Mini. The sets of 3 were shot with a Hasselblad 503CFE w/ Carl Zeiss 80mm CFE onto Fujifilm Color 100 instant pack film.

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About Time!

Placed the order for the books just moments ago!

Hope you don't hate the book!

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Sony A7s with FE55mm f/1.8

This is my last submission. After this I'll post when the book is finished and all the goodies come in.

Thanks!

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Fujifilm X-T1 with Fujinon XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS

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Fujifilm X-T1 with Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R

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Fujifilm X-T1 with the Fujinon XF18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

Design is done on the book. Final export next week! Limited edition shots have been taken!

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Now you know what the back of my head looks like! I know you were waiting for that.

Sony A7S with Zeiss FE 35mm f/2.8

All files delivered to the new designer today!

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Canon 70D with 18-200mm

Book Up Date! So all the thank your have gone up! The original book designer fell through. I'm talking to a new one tomorrow and we'll be moving along quickly! Next time I'll take fewer naps when I'm supposed to be picking out photos.

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Nikon D800 with the 85mm f/2.2 Petzval by Lomography

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Shot by the prolific and professional Brandon Remler.

Shot on the Fujifilm X-T1 with the 23mm f1.4

While I'm shooting the Holga 120s.

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Nikon D800 with 105mm with AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

There is a lot of nonsense in the name of that lens. There is no nonsense in that glass.

Ordering buttons this weekend!

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Shot by the handsome and talented Aaron Van Dorn!

Shot on a Polaroid Spectra with Impossible Project Color Spectra stock.

Final image selections have been made and captions are being written and the layout will be completed next week!

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Shout Outs Vol. 4

The book is funded! I couldn't have done this without all you coming to this tumblr, taking photos of me and seeing something interesting in an otherwise boring action and environment. 

Gail Trunick! She has encouraged ever artistic pursuit I've ever looked out!

Julie Tatowicz! She and her husband are one of the best reasons to visit California!

Robert Guzman! A well read man that suffers no fools and always has something worth while to say!

Erica Salazar! An overachieving young lady from my PageOne days!

Don Sutton! A fella always looking to do something better for the community and my uncle!

Edward Horodyski! One of my favorite people I went through high school with! A guy that I would drop anything to help!

Alexandre Nizoux! Generosity from a stranger or a people that sees what this project is about! I appreciate both!

Daniel Taurone! A dude that can always make me laugh at work! And that isn't an easy feat!

Grace Sutton! The woman always excited about everything I've ever done! Who without this project would not have occurred! My grandma!

Final photo edits and layout will be this week and the book will be going to the press this next weekend!

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My favorite setup to work with. Nikon D700 with the 24-70mm f2.8

And so the fundraising is done. We got enough. This weekend I'll be doing layouts and placing orders for everything and start stuffing envelops. Thanks for getting us here and there are more updates to come!

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Last Call

Hey Everyone! Some good news and some great news. The good is that there is only one more day of funding left and there are still plenty of books available at $25 each.

The great news is that a funder closed the gap to reach full funding so the book will be able to go through!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/249128430/dont-shoot-yourself

Grab your copy! My understanding from the few bookstores I've spoken to is that they will most likely be retailing for $30 each while they last.

Thanks to everyone for the help and I hope you enjoy the book!

-Bob

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Shout Outs Round 3!

Hey there! We are approaching the end and so many have pledged and I appreciate it so much. A few nights a week I'm busy harassing people on twitter. We'll see how things work out.

Aaron Van Dorn! A regular contributor and a longtime friend! A great photographer I'm so glad we reconnected in NYC!

Paul Fishkin! He has made me a better salesperson by teaching me to be a less crappy salesperson! A face I'm always happy to see at work!

Sam Mallouf! Wonderful friend and an excellent dinner patner!

Eric Klingemier! A man who always has a smile and new story!

Matthew Handley! A dude that reminds me of Athens! He also helped make an awesome baby!

Levi Brown! A truly great photographer! A truly unique individual! A truly fantastic friend!

Austin Trunick! My best friend and the guy that keeps me shooting! My hetero-lifemate!

Allison Weiner! She is my babe! She sleeps with me and bought the book! You know it must be good!

Richard Andres! My favorite guy to work with on Saturdays! A great salesman and one of the best people at Foto Care!

Steve Tatowicz! He and Julie are the most terrific friends and my favorite part of visiting the West coast!

You too can add your name to these cool lists by getting a book for yourself! Here!