Arts, Family, Photography

Family Photography: A Luxury That Keeps On Giving

I recently wrote about balancing out necessary consumption, when it comes to babies, with overconsumption.  In short, there are material things that one really needs to raise a baby, while others are either personal preference or luxury.  I also noted some of the things that I already owned before having a baby that proved to… Read More Family Photography: A Luxury That Keeps On Giving

Community Building, Media, Personal Development

Portrait Photography: Stroking The Ego or Immortalising Memories?

At a recent playdate, the conversation turned towards portrait photography.  Many of the babies at the playdate were turning one within the next few months, and their mothers were eager to capture this milestone by booking a family portrait session with their preferred local photographer. Portrait Photography: Immortalising the Evolution of a Family Who doesn’t… Read More Portrait Photography: Stroking The Ego or Immortalising Memories?

Personal Development

It’s Quicker to Get to my Service Project with a Car that Works: Some Thoughts on Material and Spiritual Progress

The question of gender equality is a fascinating one, to say the least. I recently had a great chat on Facebook with one of my friends on the implications of the advice given in this post about men encouraging women’s quest to be modest in their dress to help decrease the level of objectification of… Read More It’s Quicker to Get to my Service Project with a Car that Works: Some Thoughts on Material and Spiritual Progress

Community Building, Community Development

Adopting a learning mode: what it can look like

Loving fellowship, mutual encouragement, and willingness to learn together are natural properties of any group of youth sincerely striving for the same ends… There is a lot that we have to learn, every single day in our lives. Sometimes, when we make a mistake while trying to learn, we encounter honks, stares, and negative comments.… Read More Adopting a learning mode: what it can look like

Book Review

Book Review: Exposed: 10 years in Hollywood by Mark Liddell

As one of the most sought-after photographers in Hollywood, Mark Liddell has spent the last 10 years discovering the ins and outs of the industry. In Exposed, we are promised a trip behind the scenes to understand where the ideas for the photoshoots come from and what inspires the photographer. The premise to this book… Read More Book Review: Exposed: 10 years in Hollywood by Mark Liddell

General

Lovely heartwarming yet sad picture

Sometimes a picture is worth a million words – and here is a picture definitely worth checking out, of a gentleman selling Streetwise in Chicago. Enjoy!