May 16The Square Mile Photography Challenge1.4K12Lawrence LazareLawrence, I couldn't agree more!Lawrence, I couldn't agree more! As a career photographer and teacher for more than 30 years, I have heard all the complaints about why folks can't make good images for lack of travel. I always challenge them with exactly this, find photographs in your house, your backyard, your neighborhood. Great things to see are everywhere! We just see them everyday and take them for granted. It's more of a learning experience to do the one mile challenge than to have unlimited options.1 min read1 min read
Mar 10Member-onlyHow To Ace Your Memory TestJust write a poem. For the first time, at my annual physical, I was given a memory test. Well, to be exact a couple of them. First, the doctor's assistant said, “I’m going to give you three words, and I want you to remember them. I’ll ask you for them…Poem2 min readPoem2 min read
Feb 27Member-onlyTen CommandmentsTo Success In Photography or Any Small Business — Part II How to be a success in photography is a question that I’m often asked. It’s also a question that has spawned many checklist-type answers, half-baked claims, and just downright useless information to those needing a REAL answer. Photography as…Photography4 min readPhotography4 min read
Feb 24Member-onlyTen CommandmentsTo Success In Photography or Any Small Business - Part I How to be a success in photography? That is a question that I’m often asked. It’s also a question that has spawned many checklist-type answers, half-baked claims, and just downright useless information to those needing a REAL answer. Photography…Photography4 min readPhotography4 min read
Jan 19Member-onlyAre Things As Bad As They Seem?Maybe, but what can you do about it? It’s really what we choose to focus on. The basic narrative is something like… Dammit! The world is fucking complicated! Are these the end times? Have you seen what’s going on out there? Of course, you have. What should we do? Doomscrolling…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Jan 18Member-onlyYour Mind Blown In Ten MinutesAt least mine was… I walked outside after dinner last night with a very nice buzz from my favorite pot blend and a shot glass of my friend Jameson in hand. The temperature in the 50s was perfect for stargazing. …Space4 min readSpace4 min read
Dec 19, 2022Member-onlyDo You Feel Like You’re Drowning?Save yourself by conquering your schedule. Time Management For Creatives… I’m sure you’re familiar with the saying “Under Promise, Over Deliver”, but what about “Over Schedule, Underwater.” Well, I just made it up in thinking about this post, but nothing could be more true in scheduling your time! One of…Work5 min readWork5 min read
Dec 17, 2022Member-onlyLean On Me…More than just a song… In his hit song from 1972, fellow West Virginian Bill Withers spoke of being there for our friends. I received the following text from a close friend this morning. We all have friends in need. We need to be there and help them carry on…Life4 min readLife4 min read
Dec 13, 2022Member-onlyDiscovering YouHow to become a photographer that people will respect. Discovering You As A Photographer There is no shortage of photography publications and videos on YouTube telling you how easy it is to become a professional photographer or local Ansel Adams. …Photography3 min readPhotography3 min read
Dec 10, 2022Member-onlyThe 2022 Holiday Card Competition BeginsAnd, The Winner Is… If comparative living on social media isn’t enough, now the printed version begins with the sending and receiving of holiday cards. All those uber-happy faces staring back at us from the refrigerator door or bulletin board let us know just how dismal our average life is. …Humor2 min readHumor2 min read
