One of the keys to enjoying life is expression. Experiencing the freedom to not only identify what you want and need but having the power to convey it, is an invaluable ability. That’s one of the reasons I love dancing. Its very essence is an open, visual way to show emotions, thoughts and impulses to the world. A photo of mine is currently being featured on the cover of the most recent issue (published Sept 15th) of Conscious Dancer magazine. Conscious Dancer is a quarterly active lifestyle magazine that celebrates transformative dance, mind-body fitness, and energy movement arts. I had such a great time during my photo session with co-founder, Aspen Madrone, her daughter Geneva, as well as Anjali Sawhney and her family. The shoot was set up to support an article about the benefits of dance during pregnancy and I was happy to participate in the merriment. The issue highlights how fun dancing together...
Back to Earth
As a social media and corporate photographer, I have the unique opportunity to see a lot of things. But recently I was asked to do something different. I was invited to photograph a yoga retreat taking place in the backcountry of Yosemite National Park. The offer combined my love of backpacking, nature, yoga and photography so I gladly accepted. I realized it to be a great opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just, be. At 6:30 am on the first day, 12 people, most of whom didn’t know each other, woke up and started hiking into the forest. In the midst of a 5 mile walk, we slowly began to learn about each other. As we relaxed into the new environment, we were eventually surrounded by a harmonious combination of fresh friends and untouched wilderness. It was a stunning natural setting. But even more stunning were the people....
Hello World: I Am Not a Marketing Robot.
When did “marketing yourself” become such a normal thing? In a world of putting your best foot forward, being seen in the best light and making the best impression possible, do you ever wonder what is real? It seems that so much is like that these days, especially in the virtual world. Online dating, online networking- the online world of social media can make your personality and goals a relative thing. Like somehow who you are and what you want is no longer a quality of your essence but more a factor of what you can communicate on a page, much like this one, using only words and pictures. But is it smart to create an avatar of yourself, a sort of sub reality that embodies winning concepts with no real substance to back it up? In both love and business it might be a more relaxed and dare I say authentic approach to simply...
Show & Tell: YOU in 5 words or less
Everyone keeps asking me, “What’s the secret to a great photo?” I tell them it’s lots of things. The location, the wardrobe, the lighting and angles of course. You need to feel comfortable and happy with yourself and the person taking the photo. But beyond all that, actually, the answer is even simpler. The secret to a great photo is individual. You have to ask yourself, “What do I want to say with this picture?” Do you remember that thing when we were kids, show and tell? That’s the main premise behind an online profile of any kind whether it is for LinkedIn or Match.com. The text is supposed to tell who you are and what you want and the picture is supposed to show it. So here is what I recommend before you get photos taken: make a list of your top words. If a friend, a colleague or family member were to describe...
