photography for doers and dreamers
Never in my life have I heard of a regular school starting at the beginning of August. It’s unheard of. It’s unfair. It should be illegal. They are stealing our summer and I can’t do a thing about it. I have to say that one of the many benefits of homeschooling is setting your own [...]
If you’re contemplating a 365 or are in the middle of one, you MUST read the powerful words and insight from a fellow project 365 photographer, Terri Bleeker. The Beginning When my son was about 14 months old I received a flyer in the mail from the local vocational school. As I looked through I [...]
Each photographer creates their own flight plan … whether the plan is to go from amateur to aspiring to professional or whether the adventure starts with a student at photo school and heads into the world of photojournalism. We each navigate through to our final destination, some flying at break-neck speeds, others moving at their [...]
Don’t shoot me! Those are his words, not mine. Let me explain why this best-selling author and highly respected leader is saying that… Stupid Hurts Today I had the pleasure of listening to John Maxwell live. His message was titled “Stupid Hurts: Stupid Is as Stupid Does.” He used himself as the primary subject. Here’s [...]
Ever heard of Henri Cartier-Bresson? If you’re an amateur, aspiring, wannabe, or professional photographer, you better say yes (then go look him up if you lied). In a photo documentary, The Impassioned Eye, Henri Cartier-Bresson is interviewed about his images, his life, his career, and his experience as a photographer… In order to “give a [...]
Today I’m delighted to feature Ken and Jamie Worley of Worley Arts. I met Ken at a PUG meeting in Atlanta (but actually didn’t remember until later), and then Ken and I got to know each other through my tasra365 challenge. So much so that our families shared dinner over the holidays! His Unique Take [...]
The theme of spirals is fitting for our photography today. I saw fun images of seashells and pasta, then wondered why I hadn’t thought of using those objects. What I did find sitting on our piano was a spiral bound book of inspiring verses. I grabbed it and went to work. First set of images [...]
Last weekend, I had the amazing honor and opportunity to receive some private instruction from an award-winning international photographer, Gene Higa. He’s been a friend for years and worked closely with my husband. I know I’ve mentioned him here before. He took the shot on the left of my hubby and I. Well, this past [...]
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