Souvenir Photo Studio, by Al Bourassa

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Wednesday July 1, 2026 Canada Day

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Wednesday July 1, 2026

Sunday, I continued processing the 310 wedding photos through PhotoShop on the laptop, taking about another 14 hours, while World Cup played in the background.

Monday, I spent another 14 hours processing mostly through Artspace Photo AI on the PC. I changed the backgrounds on many of the better photos to much better scenes than the busy chapel, dirty windows, parking lots, etc. I was so happy when I finally called it quits.

So after 3 days of 14 hours each of photo work, I really needed the rest.

Tuesday, I brought the photos to our secretary Adel on a memory stick and she was absolutely thrilled with my production. I hope that I never have to do that again....

I ran to the Library again, although I wanted to wait until 3 other books, supposedly "in transit", arrived as well. But the Canada Day holiday forced me to just pick up the 1 for now and return 2 others.

I got a bunch of emails from Amazon.com giving me back import duties on several items I had purchased while in Colombia...!! At first I though they were scam emails, but I checked my actual Amazon account and I definitely have money sitting there on a gift card!! Surprise, surprise!!

Today, after chores, I watched England beat the Congo at the World Cup before heading out to the Legislature grounds for Canada Day activities. The weather was a bit blustery and spitting rain so I didn't stay long, circling the grounds and seeing the ridiculous prices they wanted for food... But there were some cute sights.

I had re-installed my Canadian flag on the back of my Gio, atop the Alberta flag, and was wearing my Canada hat and t-shirt.

Near the front steps, I got stopped by a CTV camera crew, and they filmed me driving away with the 2 flags, so I will likely be on the newscasts here.

My friend, Lorraine, downstairs told me that Prime Minister Carney is in Edmonton today, but I doubt that I could get a chance to see him.

Tonight, weather-permitting, the fireworks start around 11pm, so I may make another outing...

I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.

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Lots of folks roaming about

Speeches and music

Flowers in front of our building

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Sunday June 28, 2026 Wedding Photog

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Sunday June 28, 2026

So, I survived taking photos of a spirited wedding Saturday, at the small church where everyone was sandwiched in and the preacher was an unabashed chauvinist pig, using the bible to punch home for a good hour that the husband is the Boss! Sheesh..!!!

I was doing this as another favor to our building secretary downstairs. It helps to have such a person in your corner.

We were supposed to take photos inside a hotel after church, but the ceremony dragged on way too long so we arrived too late, and everybody was stuck in the parking lot.. I will have to try something else on those pictures to change the crappy background (tomorrow). Surprisingly the rain quit after the ceremony and we were OK until almost midnight before it began again.

The party at the hall was delayed almost 2 hours until the happy couple arrived. Then we hurried up to eat while the food still had a semblance of warmth.

Then, African-style music was the menu for the rest of the evening and everyone appeared to be having a good time. I was drinking juice...

Last night I started on a few choice photos because the couple told me they wished they could honeymoon in Paris, so I did a few background changes for a laugh.

Today, after getting up early for chores, I dug into 310 photos, keeping 235. I did all the processing first in PhotoShop on the laptop for 10 hours straight.

While that was happening, I called my buddy KJ for his 88th Birthday and watched Canada score a late goal to advance in the World Cup!! Bravo Canada!!!

I also received 2 packages from Amazon. Gotta love their service...

So I will have another long day tomorrow working on photos once more on the PC to use my new AI program to change backgrounds.

I am so tired right now...

I hope you enjoy the pictures. That was the day’s excitement.

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NOTE that you may click on any photo for an ENLARGED VIEW.