Recently I had the honor of visiting the CreativeLive studios, and in that time I got to hang out with Kenna Klosterman, amazing host, amazing person, and an inspiration to me. Her kindness and positive spirit never cease to leave me wanting to be a better person. We chatted for a bit on camera about the importance of giving back, and I wanted to share that today. This is my last day in Australia, and tomorrow I fly home. Due…
15 years ago. I was going into middle school. I wanted to throw up every single morning. 10 years ago. I was picking out colleges. I intentionally looked at schools that had private housing so I didn’t have to room with someone. 5 years ago. I was just about to start my business and decided not to deal with clients for fear of puking all over them. Today. Still feel a little queasy, but doing much better. Let’s talk about…
Can you believe that the end of October is nearing?! Time flies as always, yet somehow, so often, it seems to move in slow motion. I have been trying to take more deep breaths and appreciate everything around me. Part of that process is going back through the images I’ve created this last year and figuring out which have been most fulfilling for me. I looked at things like visual appeal, meaning, and overall satisfaction with each image that I…
A couple weeks ago I decided that I would face a photographic fear and head into the forest with some lights. I tested them before I left, making sure I understood the basics (how to turn them on) and brought some extras with me, like a sheet, to diffuse the light. When I got to the forest with my friend we began setting lights up, and when it came time to trigger them, nothing happened. For 2 hours. And I…
Strength vs. Weakness. What are yours? Why do I ask? Because understanding these simple (albeit hard to discover) things about yourself will give you the foundation with which you can build the life of your dreams. If you understand your strengths, you are more likely to capitalize on them. You will understand yourself better, make choices that are suited to you and how you want to live your life, and you will gain confidence. Understanding that everyone has something amazing…