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Developing your photography portfolio

I honestly had planned to use this blog to discuss writing more than photography but then I come across something I’d like newer photographers to learn. That’s when I feel the need to throw in my two cents. I’ve been looking at websites lately of photographers who would like to be on our freelance rosterContinue reading “Developing your photography portfolio”

Words of Wisdom

We’ve moved into our new offices away from downtown Austin, where we used to be right on the hike and bike trail next to Lady Bird Lake. We are now near the airport, farther away from downtown but closer to my house. The wall are white, the desks clean and hardly anyone is in theContinue reading “Words of Wisdom”

Been Awhile….

Working from home started out great at the beginning of the pandemic. I was less stressed and I could do laundry between meetings. Seven months later, I still enjoy working from home but I miss my colleagues. Oddly enough, I miss being able to leave work. At home, I never physically leave the office thusContinue reading “Been Awhile….”

Photo editing

I knew early on that I would be more successful as a photo editor than a photographer. My favorite part about making pictures has always been meeting new people and experiencing things that I would not have in my personal life. Seeing my byline was exciting until it wasn’t. I didn’t care. My stumbling blockContinue reading “Photo editing”

Photos on the internet are not free

I spend a good amount of time reaching out to websites and bloggers who have lifted photos from my newspaper and incorporated them in their own content. While there are a few free sites to get photos from, it’s pretty safe to assume that photos aren’t free. I saw one of ours that had beenContinue reading “Photos on the internet are not free”

Last day furlough ramblings

My back hurts. Pre COVID-19 I would have said, “Dang, I had a tough workout yesterday!” but now I wonder if my body aches are the start of the virus. The thing is, I know because I had a Zoom workout with my trainer, did aqua exercise and power-washed part of the house, there’s noContinue reading “Last day furlough ramblings”