Are You Leading or Being Led?
Finding your creativity is a journey. It also isn’t a linear journey. It is more cyclical where you get bursts of new content that are often followed by a time of searching. Our lives are…
Branding or Good Enough?
89% of shoppers stay loyal to brands that share their values Your message is likely very sales-heavy if you’re focused on simply selling a product and not building a brand. Consumers are constantly being sold…
Flash: The Photographer’s Lightsaber
[NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 100, 1/320, ƒ/4, (35mm = 24)] The lightsaber is the weapon of a Jedi, an elegant weapon of a more civilized age.…
Importance of Practicing with Nikon Z9
Laughing Gull at Ocean Isle Beach, NC [NIKON Z 9, Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8G + TC-2001, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 500, 1/4000, ƒ/5.6, (35mm = 600)] When you buy a new camera, there are many…
Beach Family Photos
This year we did the family photo up on the walkway to the beach. This was easier for my parents to navigate than on the beach. Photo by Dorie Griggs [my wife] Here is the…
“Fearless to a Fault”
Many of us went back to the movie theater this past weekend and watched "Top Gun: Maverick." Tom Cruise brings Maverick back to the big screen. Maverick has a rogue pilot's attitude to life. It…
Not Your Mom and Dad’s Senior Photos
When parents of today's seniors had their senior photos taken, they were shot on film and not digital as today. My two sisters and I took on my oldest sister's graduation from Manalapan High School…
“What are the rates for ________ ?”
This was posted today on Facebook. Every day somewhere, a newbie to the industry or a new genre of photography/video asks, “What can I charge?” Here is that question on this post: Client: Environmental NGO…
Show the Story vs Tell the Story
Nobody else will if you can’t identify what makes your story unique and exciting. Who is driving the story? What is it about? Who is affected? Who benefits? Who loses?What has happened? What are the…
Thriving in the Gig Economy
Today many are Gig Workers. They are self-employed and work for many clients, unlike employees with one boss. Gig mind setters are constant learners — they self-manage, take spontaneous initiative, focus on skills more than…
Earth Day April 22, 2022
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a reminder to protect the environment, restore damaged ecosystems and live more sustainably. First celebrated in 1970, this year marks its 52nd anniversary. Ocean Isle Beach, North CarolinaNorth…
The Importance of Connecting in a Disconnecting Society
How do you connect authentically with people today in a disconnected world? We are all wired to connect as human beings. During these past two years of social distancing, we have been using technology to…