Summing up an entire year is quite a task, so I won’t try to cover everything. Even Chris Brogran kept his summary minimalist and encouraged others to do the same. Planning for a new year is an equally large task, so I’ll focus on the highlights. Doing a bit of both is inspiring, powerful and [...]
How Clear is Your Vision? (D313)
With so much talk and buzz about VISION the last few days, I couldn’t help but think about my vision and your vision. What is it that drives you to pursue what you love? Listening to a podcast with Seth Godin, I saw similarities in what he was describing about being a Linchpin. You can’t [...]
Monkey See, Monkey Do (D289)
When I taught junior high in the inner city, I took this phrase to a whole new level. Seriously, I found a monkey like the kind you see at circus acts or on the street. He’s pretty mild and cute until you press the “on” switch. Then he becomes this crazed screaming, cymbal crashing creature. [...]
D101: Theme Thursday—Celebrate!
Honestly, today was a LONG day. I didn’t feel much like celebrating anything. Ever feel like that? That’s the beauty of a group of fellow sojourners on this path of improving our photography. If I didn’t have you, this blog, and an overwhelming sense of obligation, I would’ve skipped it tonight. And that would have [...]
D100: How to Take Your Photography Up a Notch
We made it this far! Unbelievable. It’s time to take your photography up a notch. Read on to find out how… Manual Monday. If you’re not reading your manual every day, I encourage you to at least read it once a week on Monday. The rest of the week you can read other technical books [...]






