Buyer Beware: Experiencing Wishpond Technologies
A cautionary tale of a business engagement gone terribly wrong…with no recourse or attempt to make it right.
Defining Unconditional Support
First, how has it been over a year since I've written here?! It's not like life has stood still in that time. Quite the contrary, actually, which might be part…
The Streets Have a Name
Like many Americans, I spent time in poverty as a child. While never homeless, we were sometimes sustained nutritionally with government-issued cheese and "expired" food from the local Food Bank.…
Does Your Personal Brand Matter?
A friend and former colleague of mine crossed my path the other day as he was recruiting people to check out a charity organization he is a part of called…
New Web Hosting Provider
June 2024 UPDATE: After a number of months with iBrave, having the data center based in the UK just proved to be prohibitive from a performance perspective. And, I also…
Knowledge for My Kids
My middle daughter is graduating high school this week, one semester early. Soon she will turn 18 and will officially be an adult. I gave her some advice and assistance…
The Final 40%: Photography Post-Production
I am often "wow'd" when I see magazine or other professional portraits of people at how perfect the color, light, skin tone, etc. are. Before I got into photography, I…
Restoring Dignity for Foster Kids
Will you join me in supporting foster kids and helping restore their dignity? Together We Rise Together We Rise is dedicated to changing the way youth experience the foster care…
Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease
You may have seen on Facebook that I started up a fundraiser to raise awareness and some money for the Alzheimer's Association. I know that in an inflation-ridden economy around the holidays with loved ones who need help, donating to a national charity might not top the priority list. I'm not here to guilt anyone into donating...If you can spare a little to help raise awareness and fight this horrendous disease, I would appreciate the gift. If not, thanks for reading anyway...that's what the our friends community is all about.
Photography Post-Production in 6 Steps
Since I got my start with photography a few years ago I have been reading, learning, watching videos, and practicing trying to improve my skills. I've also added better equipment and tools along the way. One thing that always amazes me is the artistry that goes into post production photo editing, often referred to as the post-production workflow.