Facing the Fear

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Letting it work in your favor Uncertainty and the “what ifs”, is a sure way to stay in the safety net. The defining moment of your life will be when you chose to become uncomfortable by getting out of your comfort zone and taking a risk. “Fear never drives us forward the same way it… Read more »

A Message from the Kara Tribe

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In America, Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday. We get to slow down for one day, be grateful for what we have, and think about all we are thankful for. I am so thankful for the day a camera fell into my hands and changed my world. The places I have discovered and the people… Read more »

The Endless Summer, The Perfect Wave

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I was wondering down the isle of the store with my mind and soul completely in Africa. I looked up and thought; now why am I here and what am I looking for. Although I recently returned from another incredible journey in the Omo Valley, which had been followed by one of the most exciting… Read more »

He Changed the World

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    One year ago Steve Jobs, a man who changed the world, left this world. Seldom do we get to live in a time period where one person so dramatically changed the world. I  watched some of Steve Jobs speeches and have read his biography and always found him incredibly inspiring. He is a… Read more »

A Red Letter Day

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Well it has been a crazy couple of months, starting with the opening of my show at G2 gallery on May 21. I was honored to have many of you there on the opening night. I think all the seeds I was busy planting at the beginning of the year all sprouted at the same… Read more »

A Photographers Responsibility

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This will probably become one of my favorite photographs and in the  top 10 of portraiture photographs that I have captured. Every time I look at it I see a different meaning. To me, this is what makes a powerful image and why I say shoot what you love and shoot from the heart. I… Read more »

OUT OF BALANCE, and moving too fast.

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  I may ramble on a bit but if I don’t just sit down and start writing this time, another post may never happen.. so here goes….. I find it so easy to get out of balance especial in this past year. I get excited about too many opportunities and before I know it I… Read more »

Living the Story

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I believe the more compelling images come when you live the stories you are trying to tell and that more than the photograph is the experience. I am often asked how I gain access to the people I photograph. I often hear the comments “it looks like they really enjoyed having their photo taken.” My… Read more »

Putting yourself out there

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It is really important to take advantage of having what is called “Face time” with the top experts in the industry and I want to really encourage all of you to take that step and put yourself out there. The Palm Spring photo Festival happens once a year (they also team up with PDN in… Read more »

CHOICES- Stuff or Experiences…..

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Our American culture, now spreading world wide, makes it challenging to make the choice between “Stuff” and “Experiences”.  My main computer has been down since my return from my most recent journey through eastern Africa and I cannot yet transfer the huge amount of files that need to be edited. So, I have been taking… Read more »