Photos interpret our life

Photos interpret our life

Photographs help us make sense of our own lives too. Part of our human struggle is to make sense of our lives. What did we do while here and what are we leaving behind? Who have we taught? What have we impacted? In Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury wrote, “Everyone...
Pictures reflect our view of the world

Pictures reflect our view of the world

Through pictures, you are saying something about how you view the world. It’s possible you may not think you’re saying anything with your pictures of your garden, or a picture of a bird perched on a stop sign. Sorry, but you’re wrong! Every time you frame something in...
Every photo expresses creativity

Every photo expresses creativity

Have you ever thought of the photos you take—even with your cell phone—as a spontaneous expression of your creativity? Sociologist Richard Christopherson says, “In terms of numbers and participants, photography may be the greatest folk art of all time.” Folk art...
Which photos are important?

Which photos are important?

My clients often ask me if there’s a way to narrow down the field of photos they need to keep or if there are ever any photos they are allowed to discard. Your immediate emotional response to a photo is the clue that it has a story worth telling. If you haven’t looked...
Time travel with your photos

Time travel with your photos

Your life is a series of interconnected stories. Photos record those stories. We need to relate the stories of our lives together to make sense. What better way to do that than to look back through your photos? Your life is a series of interconnected stories. Photos...