Posts By: Piper

An important first step

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One of the most important steps for you to advance your photography is to have your work reviewed. One on one targeted feedback on your images from talented professionals can help shape your future as a photographer and will provide invaluable business connections. Don’t focus on the fear of showing your work and having it… Read more »

My Favorite Images of 2012

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As many of you know 2012 was an exciting year, but one that became a little overwhelming. Suddenly I found myself drowning in deadlines, pushing to meet them all. This brings on the A-type behavior and loss of perspective. I planned to take a step back the last two months of the year when then… Read more »

Wishing You a Great New Year

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I hope you had a wonderful holiday season!  I had a last minute trip to China so a few more things got pushed to the side. I have become  good at becoming comfortable with – what can get done will and cannot will have to wait. Last year was a bit of a whirl wind…. Read more »

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 »

Should I enter a Photo Contest?

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As photographers we are passionate about our craft and vision of the world around us. That makes us vulnerable as our passion has great influence on our business decisions. It will be one of the struggles you will have if you pursue your passion as a vocation. It is hard to step back, take your… Read more »

Catching Up

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Well this year just seem to run way, didn’t it? It seems just a month ago we were all thinking ahead about what 2012 would bring. Then January arrived and I was off and running like never before. I did not plan it this way.  It felt like I was holding onto the back bumper… 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 »

Boat Sinking Movie-Tribes of the Omo

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First lets be clear that I am a still photographer and have no desire to become a film maker.  Now many of  you are going to say – Thank Godness when you watch the video below I have just discovered how to share iphone video’s with you.. meaning they are taken on my iPhone ,… 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 »