http://www.ripoffreport.com/landscaping/spring-masters-canad/spring-masters-canada-crooks-r-35388.htm

I’m about to post a rebuttal and include these pictures to prove that I’m telling the truth. My concern is on the contract it mentions “not divulging company secrets”. Would any of these do that:

Business card: http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab267/springmasterscanada/SpringMastersCanadaBusinessCard.jpg
ID badge: http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab267/springmasterscanada/SpringMastersCanadaIDbadge.jpg
Legal contract: http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab267/springmasterscanada/SpringMastersCanadaContract.jpg

Before you answer; the company wouldn’t even give me a copy of this contract. I had to file a report with the unemployment board and they sent me a copy. The work is aimed at highschool kids, most of whom won’t have any idea what they’re signing and don’t have a chance to ask a parent for help.

I am 24 & dating my long-term beau (he’s 23) — whom I do not see myself marrying/settling down with. I am unsure about the future with him.. We were high school sweethearts & go way, way back. We went to school together. We dated for almost 4 years & then broke up for a couple reasons. After a year & a half apart, he perused me in May & we started dating again. It all happened so fast (maybe too fast), next thing I knew we were just like we used to be. I felt that if I didn’t try I may regret & think “what if..” I didn’t want to be left wondering & of course being each other’s first loves, there were lingering feelings & nostaligia “remember when..” etc. Well, some things have changed–while some things have not changed. He has not matured as much as I’d like & I have changed a great deal. We still both live in the same small town (he’s not going anywhere, as his landscaping business is based here & so is all his family). I almost felt like he asked me out again because he literally can’t get anyone else.. He’s not very romantic (which I’m usually okay with lol), not all that charming and doesn’t know the right things to say, etc. He’s always struggled in the dating arena. But somehow he still had a hold on my heart & vice versa. Well, I am concerned about a few things at this point after a couple months of dating again; For one thing, he recently moved in with a friend (his first time out of parents house) and I can’t stand the guy. He’s not really the greatest friend or a good example & loves to party, get wasted, etc. He’s pretty lame.. kinda trailer-trashy, sits around with his beer watching tv. You get the picture. He has no girlfriend & could care less if/when my bf hangs out with me. This is something I think I can deal with, but the other concerns are larger; My boyfriend and I are on very different planes in our belief systems. It is something that kinda haunts me in the back of my mind. It isn’t something I can’t really shake. I’ll forget about it for a few weeks, but then it creeps up again (he’s a liberal agnostic in a non-church going family; I was raised conservative christian..I’m aware his parents can’t stand me esp his mom). He respects my beliefs, but I can’t help but remember how we used to argue sometimes about our opposite views. While I am not a religious freak or like the people portrayed on TV, at the end of the day I have my faith & stick to my guns. We have not discussed anything religious since we started dating again. I was thinking I may invite him out to church in a few months in a non-pushy way, but if he says no then I think I should give up on converting him & move on..Because it IS somewhat important to me. I can’t ignore it. Next, I am concerned I may be accidentally using him in a way.. He gives me most of my social life. Half my friends live far away, and when we hang out he has fun ideas or places to go. I work 32 hours a week so that eats up a lot of social time too. Lastly, we are both virgins & I feel this sense of urgency in a way that he wants to get on with it already now that we’re older.. He has always respected my body & I give him major props for that.. It is very safe to say he didn’t just want me for sex — he never got it in the 3 1/2 years we dated! BUT I still don’t really want to do it now either..No matter how old I am because I want to wait til I have further commitment from someone (at least be engaged). I don’t care if I sound old-school, that’s just the way I am. I used to suggest this but at this point I don’t know how he’d handle it if I said I need a ring before intercourse.

I think we may be BOTH using each other in a way? We are comfortable with each other — we know how to laugh, how to have a good time. We have some good memories. But I don’t think that is enough to sustain a future. What are your thoughts? Where should I go from here? In my small gossipy town, I don’t want to be known as the dysfunctional couple but I try not to care what others think.. I’d just rather possibly break it off sooner rather than later and end up really hurt. It’s like I DO love him, but I don’t know if I should keep pursuing this.. I’m not sure if I’m IN love with him anymore.. Too much time went by, I had started to move on in a sense. Like part of me moved on at least? I feel neutral but when we’re together I usually have a blast & he’s smiling too.. Idk what to do.. My gut feeling says that this may be no good.. I don’t want to feel used. I am so torn.. Thank you for input.. This is a tough situation, I really need mature unbiased help. It is hard to get advice from friends/family on this. I need input from outsiders. It is greatly appreciated. THANK YOU.

my measurements are 31-22-31. I am 5’4″ and 1/2″. I am 92 pounds.

I have had several pictures taken of myself by my brother. he is a photographer, and he is very good. here is a link to his site:

http://web.mac.com/adkinsadam1/Site_2/About_Me.html

the only photos there are landscape, but that was just to give you an idea of how professional looking his shots are.

I have shoulder length very blonde hair that is wavy, and I wear it like that occasionally, but I usually straighten it. I have sage-ish green eyes and very full lips.

any comments you have are greatly appreciated.

P.S. I wish I could share some pictures, but at the moment I don’t have them on my computer yet. They should be soon though. Stay tooned!

http://s462.photobucket.com/albums/qq350/ashley11223344_photos/?action=view&current=IMG_7268.jpg

http://s462.photobucket.com/albums/qq350/ashley11223344_photos/?action=view&current=Picture5.png

Here are the pictures. I have cut my hair since and I get my braces off in a month.
I’m just looking for comments.

im trying to get my name out there and get more popular…. what are your ideas on making a facebook profile strictly for my photography and adding everyone i know and people i may not personally know but have mutual friends??

on this profile i will post frequent updates, photos and info about buying prints/ session announcements etc…

pros and cons of doing this??

do you think it will be beneficial even though some people accept and add anyone just to have a high number of friends??

PS: i have a fan page on facebook with about 30 fans but i could get more using a profile as well i think plus comment on someone’s status if its about getting married, wanting pictures etc…

please give your opinion and advice.
thanks for your answers.

What should I be looking for? Is there a certain brand that would be best?

Something that also had a decent video record option would be nice, but not necessary.

Thanks!
edit: I’d also like something with a decent zoom, something that can get a lot of detail?
Jim, thanks for that website. I’m currently looking a Cannon PowerShot A2100. Anyone have anything good/bad to say about that one? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/605266-REG/Canon_3473B001_PowerShot_A2100_Digital_Camera.html

I am just fishing for general ideas on how much you have paid or would pay for something like this.
I forgot to mention that I would be assisting with the coordination of the wedding, including handling rentals for them. There is a covered patio that works well for a dance floor. The whole property is 11 acres. My husband can officiate if needed. We have a stove, refer, and sink in the saloon, and access to the kitchen in the main house if needed.

About insurance, any advice would be a help, I was planning on just getting the one day floater policies, w/ a one day event liquor license, we had to purchase this for my own wedding at the local fairgrounds.
I also forgot to add that there is a built in BBQ and large trailer type BBQ on site available for use, as well as a kegarator that holds 2 kegs.

i have used this site for information on lenses to guide me with my next purchase:

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/shared/zuiko/index.htm

im interested in portraits w/wo including background, landscape, anything that is randomly seen through the day, and staged scenes.
i have a female model to work with.
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(Q’s)
from experienced photographers, i have these questions:

i already have a 35-70mm, would a 50mm f1.4, or 1.8, be more beneficial in portraits than the 35-70 set to 50?

i am also interested in the (wide) Olympus Zuiko Auto-W MC 35mm f2.8 lens or a (wide) Zuiko Auto-W MC 28mm f/2.8,
is this suitable for the pictures i am going to take?

i have read that a 135mm is great for portraits??
is the Olympus Zuiko OM 135mm f2.8, or f3.5 lens, a good choice?
or would a ZUIKO AUTO-S 75-150MM f3.5 be as good as any one of them?

lastly, if are able, can you give me any personal experiences with
these lenses? even if they are not the same brand. for example, what you apply them to.
any other helpful information for a beginner will be appreciated and welcomed.

thank you so much for your time!