ReDesign: BLOG
- January 22, 2008 - posted by chicago wedding photographer nate mathai

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Alright, once I start thinking of something, I can’t let it sit. If I do, then the creative juices that were once flowing slowly dry up…and I’m left with an old idea and no real passion behind that motivation.
So what I thought would take a few months took a couple days (probably the same amount of hours logged though): I’ve redesigned my blog! Now, for everyone who subscribes to me using Google Reader (or your favorite newsreader) you won’t really notice the change. But to all the faithful who check my actual blog site, or the new-comers here, I’ve made some changes that I think you’ll enjoy.

[1] 1-column, no frills: I took out the sidebar with the archives list, the dancing photographer, and so-forth, and stretched the main content area to the full length. Now you get more of what you want, and less of what you don’t! :)

[2] color|brand consistency: I’ve matched my color palette to be consistent with that of my website. I’ve also matched transfered the signature over. I love when things work together!

[3] leave comments!: OK, you could leave comments for my posts before, but you would have to go into each individual post to find the link. That’s just silly…and I’m sorry (I didn’t even realize it for awhile!). Now after each post you’ll see how many comments are there, and also see the link to post your own. So start leaving comments! I love them…and I try to respond to them if you leave contact info.

[4] subscribe easier: At the bottom of each post, there’s also a link to easily subscribe my blog to your Google Reader (or Bloglines or Yahoo…whatever your reader of choice is).

[5] custom post titles!: This is by far my favorite customization. All photography related posts (and possibly others) will have a custom image to go along with the title…how cool is that?! I posted a semi-random one for this post, so you get the idea, and you can also check these past post’s to see it too: Jaden’s Birthday, Regional Conference, and Ammachi’s 75th. I love it!!!

Alright everyone…enjoy the new blog and start leaving comments!

[01.21.08] Monday Night Recap
- January 21, 2008 - posted by chicago wedding photographer nate mathai

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• [Website] So what’s been keeping me busy to start ’08? The new website!
• [Design] Don’t you just love beautiful objects that are functional? Some things are made as art, and art alone. Functional design is the greatest.
• [Gladiators] I continue to enjoy it. I guess I’m a bit old school because I think the acting is over-the-top, but I still love the competitive nature of it all. Maybe one day…
• [Girlfriend] Another great weekend because my girlfriend was in town. Now we take about a 3 week hiatus before my U of I trip #1 of the semester.
• [Touch] As many know, Apple came out with an update for the iPod Touch which adds a sort of wi-fi GPS, as well as putting Mail, Maps, Notes and Stocks on the home screen. My only issue is it’s $20 software update. It’s not a huge amount, obviously, but is it really worth it? I don’t know. I’m going to hold off hoping they’ll make an announcement…but I do want to see how the wi-fi GPS works. Ahhhh…
• [SuperBowl] Patriots continue rolling. They don’t look dominating like at the beginning of the season, but they still don’t seem beatable. and I can’t believe the Pack lost in that type of weather…it’s looking like a very boring Super Bowl Sunday coming up.

NEW WEBSITE!
- January 19, 2008 - posted by chicago wedding photographer nate mathai

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I know it’s been a bit quiet around here, but it hasn’t been without reason. With a new year, a new plan, and a new focus I wanted to bring about some ‘newness’ and changes for everyone.
I’m excited to announce my new website is up and running! It took a bit of time planning, designing, and coding it all (I know, I should just outsource it or buy a template…but I find a weird joy coding), but I finally got it together. Let me know what you think!
This site is simply bringing a bit of freshness for 2008, but obviously my blog is the more consistent way to keep in touch with my work and my life, and it’s the most constantly updated with information, so keep browsing. And I’ve got some changes planned for this as well! No guarantees as to how soon it’ll be, but I’m excited! (Again, I’m a coding nerd at times)
Alright, just wanting to let you all know I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth recently and I have been working. Enjoy! Here’s too an amazing 2008!