In today’s fast-moving culture, we are constantly grabbing our phones to snap some quick pics. Most of the time these are snapshots taken without a whole lot of thought about composition, lighting or location. I encourage you to be more thoughtful about your shooting, and today I offer up some tips on things to AVOID...
I love the patriotism of America in the month of July. It is a celebratory time when folks gather together to celebrate our nation’s inception, but it is also a time of reflection. I feel so grateful to live in this land of opportunity. To be free to think and say what I want. To...
As the old nursery rhyme goes: “Snips and snails and puppy dog tails, that’s what little boys are made of.” Girls, on the other hand, are supposed to be made from sugar and spice and everything nice. As the mother of two little girls, I can assure you that, while they truly are wonderful kids, they’re...
Camera phones seem to have overtaken the point-and-shoot camera industry these days, and it’s no wonder why: quality images combined with the convenience of your camera, social media, email, and so many other useful tasks all in one device make it easier than ever to capture and share life’s moments. One of the great things about...
As a small business owner who is friends with other small business owners, we often discuss the definition of success. Is it our profit margin? Is it our clients’ satisfaction? Is it achieving balance between our personal and work lives? Is it the feeling of personal gratification in doing what we do? I think at...