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Ready, Set, Frown - Shooting For Emotional Response

April 25th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Arts and Entertainment

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a photographer that always told his subjects, “Smile big for the camera.” The problem with this fairytale is that not everyone smiles all the time. Let’s say for example you said that; to someone at a family reunion you happen to be covering, and then you find out that person just lost her spouse of 53 years. Would that still be appropriate? When you cover events; your job as the photographer is not just to cover what everybody expects, but to cover what they feel as well.

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The Practical Side Of Wellness - Are Your Ducks In A Row?

April 2nd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Home and Family

As adults, we all know the importance of getting our ducks in a row. But just knowing is not enough – we need to actually get it done! Whether single, married, parent or not, there are things in our lives that need to be addressed and that’s called life planning.

In my lectures and workshops, I talk about life planning being more than just the financial and legal side of life; it’s our basic moral and ethical obligations to our family and loved ones. Let’s consider these examples:

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