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“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ~ Lao Tzu Many years ago, in another galaxy, just kidding! Really though, many years ago, I embarked on a journey called photography.  I didn’t know then, that it would become a hobby that would encompass my entire being, but it has. On this journey, […]

In the beginning . . .

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“A photograph is the pause button of LIFE.” On April 29th my first grandchild was born, a baby boy.  He is without a doubt, the most beautiful baby.  He has kept us busy with visits, snuggles and just loving him to pieces. I took a few weeks away from photography, just to spend time with […]

Pausing Life . . .

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Summer will soon be here and it will be welcomed with open arms.  Warm days, cools nights, beach filled weekends and just a general easiness.

first beach day . . .

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Inspiration is an amazing tool in any artists life, it’s where we get our ideas from, where we feel what we express to others.

inspiration . . .

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“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”  – Pablo Picasso Many years ago a family member said she did not understand why anyone gave flowers to another, “all they do is die, such a waste” she said. This is very true, but all living […]

the gift . . .

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“a good photograph is knowing where to stand” ~ Ansel Adams I was asked for photographs for a large collage frame my daughter was hanging over her couch in their living room.  The frame called for portrait format photographs.  As we looked through the many photos I’ve taken, I realized that I very seldom take […]

landscape or portrait?

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Take a few peaceful, quiet moments to slow down and breathe.

Just Breathe . . .

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“Light makes photography.  Embrace light.  Admire it.  Love it.  But above all, know light.  Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.” ~ George Eastman This past week or so, the light on the east coast, particularly NJ, has been quite awful.  There has been so much cloud […]

Know Light . . . Know Photography

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“God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.” – Voltaire While listening to the radio the other day a song by Brad Paisley began to play.  The song is called “Letter to Me” it talks about writing a letter to your seventeen year […]

A Letter to Me . . .

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“Life isn’t about finding yourself.  Life is about creating yourself.” ~ George Bernard Shaw The journey to creating oneself is not an easy road.  As children I think we mostly try to fit in with others, I think this is true for most children.  We all just want to be liked and accepted. As teenagers, […]

Creating Yourself, Your Brand

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