The Lesson of the Sandcastle
It was darn impressive. I mean, it wouldn’t have won first place in one of those elaborate Sandcastle Competitions or anything, but still, someone had put a lot of time and effort into its creation. […]
Photography
I Should Have
“I SHOULD HAVE” I think those three words strung together are just about the saddest in the history of language. “I should have” indicates regret, a mistake, a lesson learned.And most of the time those […]
I am Certifiably Confused
I don’t mean to step on any toes, but <deep breath> here we go… Dear PPA, A couple weeks ago, I asked to sit down with your top brass and discuss what is happening with […]
Never Doubt
She came in for her senior session. Her hair was a mess of tangled waves, unruly and uncooperative. Her face was covered with freckles and dotted with acne. She wasn’t model proportions and the clothing […]
Even a Monkey Can Do It
A photographer is someone who has a camera and takes pictures. That’s it. A toddler could do it. Heck, a monkey could it do it. A professional photographer, however, is something altogether differentProfessional photographers hit their mark 99% […]
The Egg Dress: a photo rescue story
I am starting a rescue effort. It has nothing to do with dogs, cats, or dolphins caught in tuna nets. I’m not trying to salvage old buildings nor save the environment. I still use plastic […]
Old Photos Are Not Worth Anything
Dear writer of the Forbes Magazine article, “Your Top 10 Objects Your Kids Don’t Want,” I just read your article. In it, you outline the objects in your home that you feel one’s children will […]
St. Ivahadenuf
She stands in the front of the church; her face carefully set into a pleasant expression, her breathing slow. The knuckles of her right hand, however, are white with rage as she clutches her camera. […]
Danger, Wedding Photographers
Bride Magazine UK featured a story recently about a couple who hired a robot named Eva to photograph their wedding. Using facial recognition, the robot asks guests whether they would like their photograph taken and […]