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Who Are You As a Photographer? Notes From Jasmine Star Workshop

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I once said that if I could do anything as a career and get paid for it, it would be to attend conferences, conventions, seminars, and trainings for a living. I absolutely love to learn. If the topic is relevant, the speaker engaging, and the environment comfortable, what an absolute joy. My mind comes alive with ideas as I scribble notes furiously into my moleskin to save for future reference. In … [Read more...]

Where is the Love? (D332)

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Apparently my husband was given an extra dose of romance the last few weeks. Not sure who doles out the romantic tendencies, but whoever it is, I say keep it coming. When I returned from my trip to Seattle, I was greeted by a musical card and a beautiful bouquet of bright flowers from my husband. It may be the first time he's given me flowers upon return from an out-of-town trip and it lit up … [Read more...]

CreativeLIVE Photo Shoot Day 2 – Gas Works Park, Seattle (D327)

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What a whirlwind weekend with CreativeLIVE. What an amazing group of people behind the scenes making the weekend events happen for a worldwide LIVE viewing audience. What an honor to be in the studio audience! If you watched the broadcast, you know we had a 5 am call time on day 2 to go to Gas Works Park in Seattle. We had a couple hours and shot a wide variety of images and subjects. Here are … [Read more...]

The Greater the Struggle… the More Glorious the Triumph

How do you see yourself? As a caterpillar or butterfly? As an amateur or aficionado? As a success or failure? As worthy or unworthy? What's your view? Not the view you share with the world on the outside or the strong front you put up for friends and family... the view on the inside, the one that shows up when the lights go down and you're all alone. The image you hold of yourself will … [Read more...]