Lost lessons
Dating myself, I recall my mother trying to drive home the message “you need to learn to pick up after yourself.” Do mothers ever say that anymore? Is it time…
Maintenance day (weekend)
When you ask people what they think the day in the life of a photographer is like they have grandiose visions of just taking pictures of beautiful models or magnificent…
An idea worth expanding.
I just came across an online article that gives doctors the option of prescribing "National Park Visits" instead of drugs. The National Parks RX is a co-operative with the BC…
What do you know?
I have said it before, to create a great portrait you not only need to know the subject, but you also need to know the audience. As a photographer I…
Rule 1 of branding
Branding - Rule One The first and most important rule in the establishment of your brand is “who is it for.” So often portrait clients will select the image they…
Does your business portrait brand you?
Do you remember when branding was something we did to cows? Today it seems every business has to have a brand. Entrepreneurs, salespeople, and entertainers all have to have a…
All good things must end
DAY 10 Isn’t that what they say; “all good things must end”? I don’t know why. But, I do realize that this stay in Algonquin Park is nearing an end. …
Thomson stayed in this very cabin in 1916 while he was employed as a fire ranger. The sign hanging on the cabin is a replica of the sign painted by Thomson that summer and thus the name "Out Side In"
My introduction to Achray
Today Larry will introduce me to Achray. It's day nine and we’re having a field trip. We’re headed for the very east end of the park, Achray. Larry’s driving. He’s…
Call in the wild
Day Eight To me, the call of the loons tells me I'm in "God's country" Today that feeling would run through my veins. I got up early, and with the…
Storyteller. Artist. Photographer
1, Storyteller: there was a story to be told. 2, Artist: ordinary wouldn't be good enough, it had to be artfully done. 3. Photographer: I would use my talent as…