Orlando Massacre’s Silver Lining
Nikon D2X, Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX, ISO 100, ƒ/14, 2 sec James 3:16-18 The Message (MSG) Live Well, Live Wisely 13-16 Do you want to be counted wise, to build a reputation for wisdom? Here’s…
Nikon D5 capturing the 2nd state park of NC–Fort Macon
Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 125, ƒ/8, 1/800 I enjoyed taking a little time during my vacation on Emerald Isle Beach to visit Fort Macon State Park. I…
The Annual Family Photo at the beach
Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4 DG Art, ISO 100, ƒ/16, 1/250–2 Alienbee B1600s It is that time of year for my family's annual photo at the beach. We based what we would wear on…
Are you a Proactive or Reactive Volunteer?
Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4 DG Art, ISO 36000, ƒ/8, 1/100 Last night I attended the ASMP Atlanta Chapter meeting, where the executive director Tom Kennedy shared the organization's status. He was here to listen…
Faith Peppers asks, “What do you want to be known for?”
Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4 DG Art, ISO 2500, ƒ/3.5, 1/100 Faith Peppers, the director of public affairs and chief communications officer for the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, recommends that communications…
Essential Skills for a communications professional – Do you have them?
Dr. Houston Davis, interim president of Kennesaw State University, addressed what he hears the industry wanting from all college graduates. I believe his list applies to the communications professional. Dr. Houston Davis' Essential Skills Critical…
Do you ask your client the right question? Michael Schwarz tells us his thoughts on this question.
Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4 DG Art, ISO 2500, ƒ/3.5, 1/100 During our FOCUS panel discussion, Michael Schwarz said a mouthful in just a couple of minutes. When he was new in the profession, he…
Panel Discussion – FOCUS [Fellowship Of Communicators Uniting Socially]
I hosted yesterday’s FOCUS [Fellowship Of Communicators Uniting Socially] meeting in Roswell, Georgia. We had a panel discussion of these industry leaders; you can listen to them in the video above. They are discussing the…
What makes a successful humanitarian photo coverage
All my trips overseas have been for humanitarian work. Humanitarian work is concerned with or seeks to promote human welfare. During this past trip to Nicaragua, there were many opportunities to take care of primary…
What takes place in a Storytellers Workshop?
Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 640, ƒ/9, 1/100 The group photo is our Storytellers Abroad Nicaragua team from this past week. Nicaragua was the third workshop. We have been…
Storytelling for NGOs needs to be decisive
Nikon D5, Sigma 35mm ƒ/1.4 DG Art, ISO 100, ƒ/1.4, 1/500 When we need to go out and eat as a family, I often don’t care where to eat, so I ask the family where to…
Enjoying photographing the children of Nicaragua who are changing their family’s lives
Nikon D5, Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM Art Lens, ISO 2200, ƒ/4.5, 1/100 Missionary Traci Warner reads to Dominga Psalms 23, who was in her last living hours. Dominga would die later during…