The Enduring Gift
Emily Tromp, in the foreground, worked hard on her story during our Storytellers Abroad Multimedia Missions Workshop in Santiago, Chile. [NIKON Z 6, VR Zoom 24-105mm f/4G IF-ED, Mode = Aperture Priority, ISO 4500, 1/100,…
Storytellers & Autism have one thing in common …
“The debilitating interpersonal impairments experienced by individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder are assumed to result from a neurocognitive impairment in the basic motivation and ability to understand people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors – perhaps even…
“You will be my witnesses”
Galatians 6:9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Photo by Nathan Jones This past week I was in…
Group Photo Tip: Create Windows
One of the most challenging things for photographers to photograph is large groups. Communication is key to getting the best photo where you can see everyone's face. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma 24.0-105.0 mm f/4.0, Mode…
Camera Insurance? I wasn’t Covered!!!
I discovered that while I was overseas for three trips this year, I wasn't covered if my gear was lost, stolen, or damaged. I thought I had done everything right. I even wrote about it…
Helping when someone isn’t ready to seek help
Where there is no guidance, people fall, but there is safety in an abundance of counselors.Proverbs 11:14 One of the most challenging things I struggle with regarding my clients is wanting to help them, but…
Capturing the best “Moments” of Theatre
The photo above is from the photo call for Show Boat performance at East Carolina to open the new theater on April 3, 1982. The camera I shot that on was a Nikon FM2. I…
Nikon Z6 on Beach Vacation
The photo above is of Brown Pelicans. The Brown Pelican is the only pelican that uses the plunge-dive while fishing. The bird flies some 20 or 30 feet above the water. [NIKON Z 6, Sigma…
Shooting Wedding with Nikon Z6 – as a guest
Dorie & I enjoy dancing at the reception party for our niece at the end of the day at Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Resort [NIKON Z 6, 24.0-105.0 mm f/4.0, Mode = Aperture…
Interfaith Dialogue will enrich your own faith
“Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.”President John F. Kennedy The United States has been described as a "Melting Pot" and a "Toss…
Close the deal with “Call to Action” in Storytelling
Uber asks, “Know where you are going but need a ride?” Then they offer you options. Every time you talk to a client or a potential customer, you need to know your intent and the…
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”
The title is quote from Helen Keller. “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve…