![]() That’s who I am – so I don’t want to look unfriendly, stern, or overly glamorous in my corporate picture. Even though I am not the best subject to photograph, Joan made it fun and captured “me” – the glint in my eye, the ready smile, and the approachable nature. ![]() I needed to refresh my picture and knew exactly the person I was going to call – Joan Heffler. I remembered how pleasant she made the experience and how awesome my picture turned out. About 10 years ago, I had a professional picture taken by Joan Heffler. I don’t like stiff, unnatural poses that make people look like they are severe, intense, unfriendly or about to be led off to the guillotine. It has nothing to do with how I look (I know I am not 25 or a size 0). I absolutely hate getting my picture taken. As a woman, you always have to work harder and smarter to stay on top of your game, and I know you went through a difficult time with your cancer and lost your hair and still pushed through to become an even better photographer. I really mean everything I just wrote, I just finally had a moment to say it to you and feel it is important for you to know that you ROCK!!!! You engage everyone at events and really take wonderful pictures capturing all special moments. That is not an easy task, you are amazing. Your personality is magnetic and I observe the difference you bring to the table as you have a true passion to include all people in your pictures and seize the moment. I see your competition at events which is almost always men and you make a difference. You are an outstanding photographer and I appreciate your pride and drive as a photographer and as a person. You are an amazing woman and have worked hard through everything that comes your way. I have watched you over the years and I think I originally first met you at a Southern Saratoga Chamber event before 2010. It is not easy to make a name for yourself. ![]() I see you as an icon in the Capital District as a photographer. ![]() And it kind of felt like finally finishing that test from all those years ago.I finally had a chance to write a review for you! I truly think you are a wonderful photographer and have an energetic personality that is unprecedented amongst your competition. I never did have to do the break I was so worried about.īut yesterday I did do it (three boards, but I felt like I could have done more). I still don't know what it was to this day, but it worked. I remember the Master giving me a small ceramic bottle to drink when I asked what it was he said, "better you not know". Then I have a vague memory of black belts rushing the floor to carry me off. I remember him saying, "test is over, everyone passed." We bowed. He gave me a minute to meditate and get myself together. And then I wobbled and almost fell over and said, "No, sir". I remember standing there when my Master said, "Mr Linuxphoney, are you okay?"Īnd I said, "Yes, sir". When I finally got up to test, we did basic movements and kicks and our form and things started to get pretty fuzzy. I got there early and spent about 2 hours off to the side sweating and practicing for my break. It was also about 110 degrees outside and we were on the second floor of a 2 story office building in Ohio and I'd forgotten to bring water. So about 28-29 years ago I was doing this same test.
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