Being a photographer is a lot of fun, yet we sometimes get clients who take us for granted. So I'm using this article to point out the issues that bug us the most. Each point is potentially harsh - yet many photographers have to deal with these daily. My main point is to make clients... Continue Reading →
Dare to be More than Who You are Right Now
About five years ago I had each of these UPPERCASE-quotes printed in 22pt and stuck on my office petition at my government department day-job. It's obviously aimed at a salesman, but can easily be used in anyone's life. DARE TO DO IT AGAIN Always finish your day on a positive. Pick up the telephone again... Continue Reading →
All Groaned Up
I think I have finally grown up. After 14 years of marriage, this is how it is.. ~ We used to keep lots of beer & wine in the kitchen fridge. That's all been replaced with juice, water, & lemonade. The beer & wine now have their own fridge, rack and location! ~ Occasionally we... Continue Reading →
Our Adelaide Hills Backyard
Nestled in the Adelaide Hills, our family home provides a sanctuary amidst the urban hustle. Beyond the city's concrete jungle, our abode is surrounded by gum-tree filled forests, creating an illusion that nature stretches endlessly. Suburban life here is a blend of lush greenery, winding creeks, and picturesque pathways - offering a refreshing escape for... Continue Reading →
Not Acceptable!
Seems many smokers in the Adelaide CBD believe it is acceptable to stub out their cigarettes in the garden beds around their office. I don't believe it is acceptable at all. What makes it worse is that the canisters for their cancer-filled paper remains are stuck in the ground alongside the organic life that we... Continue Reading →
One Scene, Ninety-Six Years Different
100 Years Ago: 4 years ago
Invitation to (Another) Exhibition of my Photography
You read correctly: My photography will be displayed in yet another exhibition this year! But not alone this time: Thanks to the lovely lady, Sharon Leaney (Marketing Consultant) at Adelaide Arcade who enabled and assisted all the artists who displayed in the Arcade during SALA 2010: Seven artists will be displaying a variety of awesome... Continue Reading →
10 Ways to Lose and Find your Mojo
Losing your 'Mojo' is always a terrible thing. These two articles may make the difference. Five ways to Lose your Photo-Mojo. Five ways to Find your Photo-Mojo. Particularly when it helps you create artwork - including photography, jewellery, pottery, glass-art, writing, drawing, and photo-editing.
5 Ways to Find your Photo-Mojo
Waiting to know how you can find your Photo-Mojo? Last night I outlined how you can lose the desire, want and motivation to photograph the world around you; Now I'm giving you new ideas that will inspire you to get out off the couch and out of the house. 1. Forget the money. Forget everything... Continue Reading →
5 Ways to Lose your Photo-Mojo
It's true. Losing your 'photo-mojo' really does happen. But what is your photo-mojo? It's where you run out of steam, juice, energy, desire and ideas. When you reach that moment where you find no reason to pick up the camera, yet you really want to, but you don't know why. When your eyes say "Stop... Continue Reading →
Looking for Logo Inspiration?
My article is not about teaching you anything new, I'm merely a 'way-cool!'-station between graphic sites. Take your pick, they're all equally informative and interesting... Often I found tutorials are simple ripoffs of other articles. Much like many logo's. But not in this case . The site is easy to navigate, the article is concise... Continue Reading →
Networking: Convert Listeners to Friends Faster
The last time I was at a DeadReds Wake, I was approached by a lovely young lady who was adamant she knew me- yet I could neither remember her face nor name.When she asked about my brothers, by name, I realised that we knew each other. Yet I had no memory of her whatsoever.We talked... Continue Reading →
[…] with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet I…
[…] Living with XXY, and alone now, has taught me that my brain is wired differently to most – yet…