Trigger warning: This post contains photographs that some may find disturbing For the last year and a half I’ve removed myself to the fringes of the photographic & print competition communities. Over time, my voice has gone quiet in a number of ways. I stepped down from most of my volunteer roles. I stopped teaching, …
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So, I applied to be a PPA Juror…
I had a couple of goals on my list for 2015 and there were a number of them that I didn’t hit. One of them was to complete my minimum requirements to become a PPA affilated juror. Which I did. But having those requirements considered adequate was another story. To bring you up to speed, …
Yo, 2016… let’s chat
So, 2016… you seem all excited, all fresh and shiny brand new… but before you start blasting around with all your glitter and cheer and noise, let’s get something straight…here’s the thing – your predecessor, 2015, kinda sucked a little bit. But… in the interest of fresh starts and all that jazz, I won’t …
Beyond Passion: Robert Kunesh, M. Photog. MEI. Cr., CPP
One of the benefits of joining professional photography organizations is the opportunity to meet and network with fellow professionals. Over time, those connections you make may develop into more than just “fellow members.” I’d like to tell you about one of those connections. I don’t remember meeting Bob, but I remember always knowing who he …
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Speaking/Judging at Montana PPA 2015
I recently returned from Bozeman, Montana, the location of the 2015 Montana PPA convention. Aside from the location, I could swear I’d been in Ohio, except I didn’t know any of the faces or names of those around me. It’s delightful to meet a group of people that are more friends and family than …
The Calm Before the Storm: Northeast District 2015
The days are oozing along and in a few sleeps, I will be heading two hours away to begin setting up for the PP of Ohio’s annual convention, which is also the site of the 2015 Northeast District Image Competition. I’ve had my case done for awhile, but as is the way with me, I …
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Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friends
This is not an article about jewels. It’s about people. People I admire. People who inspire me. People who are on my short list of highest respect and honor. These people: This image was taken on February 3 at the closing party of IUSA 2015. It was a lovely party and one of the highlights …
Resolutions Before the Dawn
It’s late, and I really ought to have headed off to bed by now, but today’s to-do list had write post about resolutions on it and so here we are. As I get older, the holidays and days of significance are, well, less significant. It’s been a good many years since I’ve gone out and …
2014: It’s all Good, Now.
The Winter Solstice is when I reflect on the last year and think about changes I want to make in the New Year. The winter is long and painful for me and this is the point where I can celebrate being halfway through the time when the sun is rarely here. Warmer and brighter days …
Photograph the Every Day
I understand, in my “particular” ways, the need to have every single thing exactly correct before I click the shutter. And sometimes I wonder if I’m setting myself up for failure if I refuse to shoot unless everything is perfect. I’ve challenged myself in the past, and now I do it purposely, to let that …