It’s not about Gender; its about business.

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There is a very exciting new publication about to hit the market, “Female Photographer  Magazine”. When I posted this on my social media sites, there were some expected comments referencing that photography should not be about gender. My answer to that is, “You are correct, it should not be about gender”, but sadly, as a… Read more »

Canon or Nikon?

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I guess I kind of left you all hanging on what I decided; staying a Canon girl or crossing to the dark-side? Life has just been moving right along and then someone brought it up on FB a few weeks ago…. I giggled and said, “ Oh yeah, I forgot to tell everyone.” If you… Read more »

Where would you go?

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Where would you go? If you had no restrictions, no fears, unlimited time and money – where would you go, what would you do, and what would your memories be? The biggest part of this journey began about 3 ½ years ago; a year after the crash of the economy. This was a time when… Read more »

Interview with Suzi Eszterhas

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  I first learned of Suzi while at a horse photography workshop about six years ago. Since I am always speaking about my love for Africa, her name came up. I was told she was living in a tent in the Masai Mara and I should try to contact her, so I sent her an… Read more »

Face to Face

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Although we are connected through the Internet, it still does not replace the power of meeting and interacting face to face. It is easy, inexpensive, and takes less time to network through social media sites, so people are not investing time and money to network in person. Attendance at traditional venues where people use to… Read more »

No Strangers – at the Annenberg Space for Photography

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It is a great honor to announce that my images of the Tribes from the Omo Valley will be presented as part of the slideshow night for the “No Strangers” Exhibit at the Annenberg Space for Photography. The Annenberg Space for Photography is a cultural destination dedicated to exhibiting both digital and print photography in an… Read more »

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 »