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Back to School Shopping (D340)

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 calendar. It will be an adjustment for all of us to have two kids in school. Our travel and vacation schedules will … [Read more...]

1 Comment August 6, 2010

Featured Photographer: Just Be Better Than You Were Last Week

Featured Project 365 Photographer - baby image sepia

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 was instantly drawn to information about the upcoming photography class. I felt like a kid … [Read more...]

6 Comments June 18, 2010

Photo Theme Thursday: Flight of the Photographer (D262)

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 own pace enjoying the journey. Here are a few tips to remember … [Read more...]

1 Comment May 20, 2010

Best-Selling Author John Maxwell is Stupid! (D244)

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 the short version of how John Maxwell went from "Success" to "Stupid" … [Read more...]

9 Comments May 2, 2010

Henri Cartier-Bresson Says Photography is Geometry and Structure (D207)

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 meaning” to the world, one has to feel … [Read more...]

4 Comments March 26, 2010

Feature Friday—Celebrating Aspiring Photographer Ken Worley

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 on Photography One of my favorite things that Ken and his wife Jamie do are their recreations … [Read more...]

2 Comments January 22, 2010

Spiraling Through a Whirlwind Week Capturing Every Moment (D136)

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 I tried were in front of the open window with light streaming in and some lens flare. I wanted to … [Read more...]

1 Comment January 14, 2010

Lessons from a Pro Photographer—San Francisco Photographer Gene Higa

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 weekend he opened up his doors and took my husband and I in. What a fantastic … [Read more...]

13 Comments February 12, 2008