I wonder how many people really celebrate Thanksgiving for what it’s meant to celebrate? Or for the understanding of its roots? This weekend is Canadian Thanksgiving and I have so very much to be thankful for. If I take absolutely… Read more
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Experiment, explore
I am loving this photography project way too much. I’ve taken no less than 500+ photos in recent days (including my practicing shots). I can’t stop looking for shadows, light bombs, reflections, people. Of course, I’ve deleted a whack of… Read more
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learn as if …
“Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi Autodidact: teaching myself new things. I’m taking that path and expect what I learn will be more than a different way to photograph. Although a project is quite intentional,… Read more
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My upcoming project: shadows and streets
“To me, photography is an art of observation. It’s about finding something interesting in an ordinary place … I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” –… Read more
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Last week and this week
Last week was a good week. Not that they aren’t all [good weeks]. A few reasons why: On a personal note, on separate days we connected with two different couples — personal distancing well in hand — for some much… Read more
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Heidi, at five
Heidi recently turned five and we began to reflect upon then and now. So much has changed since we welcomed that 11-month old girl into our lives and our home. Looking at the photos from that time, she didn’t yet… Read more
Print Your Photos
it’s not a photograph until it’s printed
The moment she handed me the envelope, I could barely contain the excitement. The anticipation of opening the envelope, having to wait until after I was out of the store, made me feel giddy. That’s how excited I feel every… Read more
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home grown, locally grown
“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.” said Lewis Grizzard and me. I made it! Remember the tomato tart I mentioned a couple weeks ago, promising I’d try it. It was worth the little… Read more