December 2012 - Lenspiration

New Wallpapers Page!

by James Staddon | Dec 29, 2012 | Impressive Places, Updates & Opportunities

Have you ever wanted to set a picture you’ve seen on this website as your desktop background? I am excited to announce that a brand new page on Lenspiration.com is now dedicated specifically for this purpose! On the new Wallpapers Page, you may download high-res versions of a growing collection of images cropped... Read More »

Christmas Bells

by James Staddon | Dec 23, 2012 | Perspective

Just wanted to post a picture before heading out tomorrow to spend Christmas with friends in North Carolina. This ornament on my families Christmas tree commemorates what I hope folks would consider to be a special time in history (ie. the year I was born) and is thus a personal reminder to me of the very reason why... Read More »

Christmas Cookies

by James Staddon | Dec 19, 2012 | Updates & Opportunities

Decorating Christmas cookies at Christmastime has been a Staddon tradition for as long as I can remember! It never ceases to amaze me how with everyone’s creativity, every cookie is somehow different every year. Tonight’s three hour decorating party was no... Read More »

Free Christmas Cards

by James Staddon | Dec 12, 2012 | Updates & Opportunities

Merry Christmas! What a fun and festive time of year. I must admit that I’ve been feeling the effects of the hustle and bustle of the season, but what a joy it is to know that I can rely on the peace that passes all understanding given by none other than the perfect Prince of Peace! I have been encouraged to start... Read More »

How to Choose an SLR

by James Staddon | Dec 8, 2012 | Recommendations, Updates & Opportunities

Another friend of mine recently asked me what SLR I would recommend they get for seriously starting into photography. While there’s no easy answer to this question, it is easy to follow steps to know for yourself which camera is best for you, serious or not. Below, I have written out what I told my friend and, though... Read More »

Quick Redesign

by James Staddon | Dec 6, 2012 | Recommendations

“Can you throw together a quick redesign of this book cover before 5:00 this afternoon?” A friend of mine came over to my desk while I was working at IBLP HQ last month and handed me a small book. “It’s a book my father-in-law uses for his prison ministry and we would really like to print a few hundred off tonight... Read More »

Pic of the Month: November ‘12

by James Staddon | Dec 1, 2012 | Perspective, Pic of the Month

The Glow of Faith Over the Thanksgiving holiday—that charming time of year which so mysteriously blends emotive recollection with cheerful anticipation—I visited Fort New Salem with the band of friends and relatives who had come to visit and celebrate the festive season. It was cold and cloudy, and little snowflakes... Read More »