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Rules. Learn them. Then Break them.

Although there are general guidelines, there are no set rules for photography, or art for that matter.  Rules can often stifle creativity. However, learning the basics of photographic composition is a great way to start creating more compelling photographs.  So…
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Are you Creative?

Here’s a good question: Do you think you’re creative?   I have always doubted that I am. I’ve struggled with calling myself creative because I can’t draw or paint or make crafty things.  God forbid I call myself an artist! …
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Brain Wellness & Art

The arts have been used as healing tools throughout the ages, but deeper understanding about the power of the arts and its impact on brain health is relatively new.   "Neuroaesthetics" is an emerging field of scientific study that offers…
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Mindfulness & Photography

I have always struggled with meditation-- I just can't sit still and allow my mind to go blank. I am wired to keep moving. I believe photography is a form of meditation, especially when shooting in nature. What works for…
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Nature Deficit Disorder

There is a wealth of research that describes the restorative power of nature: how time spent in nature makes people happier and healthier and positively impacts our physical, mental and spiritual health. Nature can simultaneously calm and focus the mind. …
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The Gift of Gratitude

As I took a walk this morning and took in the views of the distant snowcapped mountains and plants freshly bathed in moisture, I felt a deep sense of gratitude.  Gratitude for the magnificence of nature and the feelings of…