Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 2, 2021 0:06:54 GMT
Week of November 22nd, 2381[Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Judy's Office, Economics Ministry Regional Offices, Deck 8]The decor of the new office suite had Judy's imprints all over it. The carpets with floral patterns, the paintings of natural scenes, the sofas - and full kitchen - in the break room all spoke to her tastes and sensibilities. It was a cozy setting, proper but not stuffy. Her own room was no exception. The wooden desk had made the move from her old office, but the massive bookcases had gone to her new home instead. In the smaller space, there was room enough still for a few more chairs, as well as a small sofa. At present, Judy and Max were both on that sofa, sharing a moment as they waited for Evi to come and take Judy's headshot. "The lighting here is really good. Brings out your hair," Max observed, as he ruffled Judy's mane. "I wonder who chose the lighting," she replied with a smile. It being a newly refurbished suite, and a civilian one, they had a number of lighting options, and Judy had asked Max for the final say.
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Post by Left Ear to-Ennien on Dec 2, 2021 0:35:02 GMT
[ Evi Hugo - Judy's Office] Evi paused outside the door of Judy's new office to double check her equipment. She had no idea what this new job of Judy's entailed, but it wasn't necessary for her to know to be able to take some photos of the woman. Evi was thrilled that people were contacting her for private jobs. While she appreciated the job with the FNN and all she'd learned, Evi wasn't sure she wanted to continue that long-term. It didn't leave much license for the creativity she craved. The Romulan hybrid touched her hair self-consciously before entering the outer office. She'd gone a different route than usual and her purple hair was done in swirling braids across her scalp just behind her right ear where a series of long braided tails with clusters of shimmering silver and bronze beads near the end hung in front of her shoulder. Her outfit echoed the colors - a loose tunic with silver and bronze swirls, grey leggings and soft bronze ankle-high boots. Evi stepped inside and approached the reception desk. ' I'm Evi Hugo. I have an appointment with C- Judy Eastman.' She'd have to be careful of that. While she was used to addressing Judy by her name, it had been more common to say 'Captain Eastman' when talking to others. Tag Judith Eastman
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 2, 2021 5:11:42 GMT
[NPC - Kanniyah Ubru - Reception]The young Betazoid at reception was Judy's new personal assistant, also doubling as the group's secretary and receptionist. Those were a lot of hats to wear, but so far, it was fine. "One moment," she said to the guest. =A= "Judy, your 0900 is here for you." =A= =A= "Send her in." =A= "Her office is down that way, straight back. The double doors."Though there were partitioning walls between the private offices and the common room, the doors were all made of glass.
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Post by Left Ear to-Ennien on Dec 2, 2021 18:37:14 GMT
[ Evi Hugo - Judy's Office] ' Thanks,' Evi said lightly with a smile for the receptionist. She followed the instructions and found her way to the indicated double doors. A sudden bout of nerves had her hesitating for a bare moment before giving one of the doors a push and entering the inner office. The artist was instantly comfortable in the space. Judy had a good eye for space and decorations, and Evi immediately recognized Max's artwork on the walls. She smiled at the couple seated together. Evi hoped she and George would be like these two when they were old. Goals. ' The office looks great, Judy! I love it.' Tag Judith Eastman
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 2, 2021 20:04:58 GMT
[Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Judy's Office]Judy smiled broadly. "Thank you. We tried to make it feel like home," she accepted the compliment. Case in point, Judy was currently barefoot, while Max was rocking a pair of dinosaur socks unobstructed by his shoes. "I also added a few touches, like this sofa," Max added, standing up to gesture at the couch. "It's long enough for one of the grandchildren to nap on, but too short for Judy, so she has to come home."As if on cue, Judy demonstrated, trying to lie flat on the couch and finding it several inches too short. "The lighting here should be fine for a good headshot, right?" she asked. "Not curled up on the couch, of course, but the office."To that end, she rose to her feet, using Max's arm to steady herself.
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Post by Left Ear to-Ennien on Dec 6, 2021 23:32:08 GMT
[ Evi Hugo - Judy's Office] Evi giggled at the banter as she hefted the heavy bag of equipment off her shoulder and set it on the floor. She took another look around at Judy's question, this time assessing the lighting specifically, and nodded thoughtfully. ' Yes, it should be fine. I have a couple of lights with me, too, if we need them.' She gestured to the bag as she leaned down to pull out a folding stand. ' Do you have some ideas already for what you want? We can do as many as you want, with some different backgrounds. I've got this neat little projector that will let me put just about anything behind you.' Evi had amassed quite a collection of photography equipment since she'd started working for the FNN. Tag Judith Eastman
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 6, 2021 23:57:30 GMT
[Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Judy's Office]"Well, we really need something relatively straightforward, something that'll look good at a small size," Judy explained as she went to her desk. There, she had a mirror and a comb to fix up her hair. "I think we need a plain background or a gradient. Something that'll bring out her colors and not distract from her natural beauty," Max said, having an artist's eye himself. Judy, meanwhile, put on her pearl necklace and black blazer, as well as her glasses. "The glasses are non-negotiable," she said.
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Post by Left Ear to-Ennien on Dec 7, 2021 17:18:08 GMT
[ Evi Hugo - Judy's Office Evi listened as the couple explained what they were looking for as she began to pull equipment out and set it up. ' Perfect, including the glasses,' Evi said teasingly. ' I've got some thoughts on specific colors, but I'd like to try out at least a few different ones to give you some options.' She attached her holo-camera to a tripod and aimed it in the general direction of a blank spot on the wall, then removed a small device, which she placed at the base of the wall. Evi powered it up, then pulled a PADD from her bag and flicked through several screens before stopping and tapping in some settings. A square appeared high against the wall with a gradient going from black at the top to a slightly lighter navy blue at the bottom. ' I'll adjust the height when we get you in there,' Evi explained. ' Do you want to do standing or sitting? Or some of both? You won't be able to see it in the pictures, of course, but it can change your posture significantly.' Tag Judith Eastman
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 7, 2021 18:30:16 GMT
[Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Judy's Office]"Oh, standing, I'd think. I'm old, but I'm not that old," Judy answered, as she moved towards the relevant wall. "Keep in mind, she's an experienced model. We've done a lot of work together over the years," Max added. "Maybe make the background lighter?" he suggested.
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Post by Left Ear to-Ennien on Dec 8, 2021 18:43:22 GMT
[ Evi Hugo - Judy's Office] Evi chuckled at Judy's self-deprecation, and nodded in response to Max's request, tapping away at her PADD again as the former captain moved into position. ' Yes, that's a little too dark,' she commented. The background shifted colors and moved lower on the wall to frame Judy's upper body as the woman stepped in front of it. Evi set the PADD down and stepped behind the mounted camera, moving the base to a better position, then adjusting the camera itself. Then she looked up at Judy and examined the woman critically, looking for any hairs out of place, smudged lenses on her glasses, an odd fold of fabric on her outfit. Tag Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 8, 2021 19:02:32 GMT
[Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Judy's Office]With Judy, there wasn't so much as a hair out of place. She was a meticulous woman, and had touched up her appearance earlier with the comb. Her makeup was very light, for a natural look, and had been carefully applied. Although there was one thing. "I should put my shoes on," she realized. It would affect her posture. "Here they are," Max indicated a pair of black pumps with a 3-inch heel, which was as high as Judy would consider going with her joints. He carried those over to her, and she stepped into them. "Thank you, honey. You're a saint."Max stepped back again. "Still getting used to these things again. Last time I wore any kind of heels on a regular basis, I'm not sure you were even alive."
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Post by Left Ear to-Ennien on Dec 13, 2021 3:57:02 GMT
[ Evi Hugo - Judy's Office] Evi's head bobbed in understanding as she giggled again over Judy's comments. ' I don't think I'd be able to do a job where footwear like that was expected. You know how clumsy I am!' She'd been known to turn an ankle just walking across flat deckplating. As Judy stepped into the pumps, Evi adjusted the height of the background again and eyed it with narrowed eyes as she got her first look at how it looked behind the woman. Satisfied that it was at least a place to start, she switched her attention to the holo-camera, flipping it on and peering through the viewer to begin making adjustments. Tag Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 13, 2021 4:11:14 GMT
[Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Judy's Office]Judy wasn't quite certain if she'd stick with the heels long-term - for now, they were mainly a treat for Max - but it wasn't such an interesting topic, so she just stood still for a photo. Or at least, she tried to, because Max took position behind Evi and made faces at her. He tried a goofy grin and a pout on for size, before settling on the stuck-out tongue. Judy managed to maintain enough composure for a photo, but only just. Max was ridiculous, but she had many years of experience modeling for him. She continued to hold still even after he cut the act. "If I hadn't trained Judy to pose so well, she'd invite you to stay for lunch," he said to Evi. "So I'll just have to invite you instead."
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Post by Left Ear to-Ennien on Dec 14, 2021 14:40:52 GMT
[ Evi Hugo - Judy's Office] Evi made a few more adjustments, then began snapping photos of the older woman. She didn't realise at first that Max was doing something, but as she looked at Judy's expression, Evi knew something was going on. She whipped around in time to catch one of Max's silly expressions and rolled her eyes, chuckling. Judy was doing a fine job of maintaining her composure, so Evi didn't castigate him. In fact, Evi rather liked the brightness it brought to Judy's expression. ' I'd like to try one more background,' Evi said, picking up her PADD again and tapping a few controls. The background switched to a similar one, but the bottom half was purple this time. ' After that, I'd love to take you up on that. You can look through what I took and see if you like any of them or want to try for something different.' Tag Judith Eastman
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Judith Eastman
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Post by Judith Eastman on Dec 14, 2021 15:34:34 GMT
[Judith Eastman(-Williams), PhD & Max Williams - Judy's Office]At last, the shoot seemed complete. "Right, let's take a look over here," Judy took up Evi's offer and approached the camera. "Honey, your glasses?""Yes, please."Judy took a pair of reading glasses out of her handbag, which was on the desk, and handed them to Max. "Look at that! We even matched today!" she exclaimed, noting his glasses having such a similar shape to her own. "She did that on purpose," he pointed out, still charmed by this particular tic of Judy's after all these years.
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