November 2013 - Lenspiration

An Interesting Fact About the Calendar

by James Staddon | Nov 27, 2013 | Stories & Expeditions

I’ve been shipping out calendars almost daily now, and it’s exciting to think about where they are all going. A church in Connecticut, a fundraising project in California, a prison ministry in Arkansas, a family owned store in Virginia, friends and family in Oklahoma and Canada . . . only to mention a... Read More »

The Key to Orderliness

by James Staddon | Nov 25, 2013 | Tips & Tricks, Updates & Opportunities

I had a lot to unpack today! Last Wednesday, my brother Donald and I drove down to Knoxville, Tennessee, to be a part of the National Bible Bee. I operated a booth for the CAPTURE workshops and 2014 Lenspiraiton Calendars while Donald worked as a runner and volunteer for various aspects of the grand event. My sister... Read More »

Early Bird Sale on the Lenspiration Calendars

by James Staddon | Nov 19, 2013 | Updates & Opportunities

I’m running the one and only sale on the 2014 Lenspiration Calendar! Whether you’re buying 1 or 100 calendars, save $1.00 per calendar when you place an order before December 1st. Want a few? If you just want some calendars to hand out as gifts, hang in your workplace, or simply use for your own personal enjoyment,... Read More »

From the Perspective of the Other Photographers

by James Staddon | Nov 14, 2013 | Perspective

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how my pictures turn out during a CAPTURE workshop. What really matters is how the photos from the photographers attending the workshop turn out. So, forget my perspective! Here are a few shots from some of the photographers who attended CAPTURE Kansas: Photo by Brock Click here to view... Read More »

Where We Went in Kansas

by James Staddon | Nov 12, 2013 | Impressive Places

I can’t believe it’s been over three weeks since we finished up CAPTURE Kansas! But I didn’t want it to slip by without giving a few more details about how it went. Taking “wow” pictures requires a whole lot more than just visiting “wow” locations. You have to be there at the “wow” time! In fact, lots of “wow”... Read More »

Life on the Farm

by James Staddon | Nov 9, 2013 | Tips & Tricks, Updates & Opportunities

I’ve been having a very enjoyable weekend with my family on the Our Father’s Farm in southern Virginia. The Fuhrmann family has been so hospitable and I have so enjoyed helping out with farm chores, walking the property, teaching photography, and herding cattle! It’s been a huge blessing to be in fellowship with... Read More »

A New Field of Design

by James Staddon | Nov 4, 2013 | Updates & Opportunities

I’m taking a stab at designing in a field in which I’ve never designed before: mobile applications. Just have to keep moving forward with the times! The picture on the left is what the programmer sent me, showing the basic design elements needed for the login screen; the second picture is what emerged after spending... Read More »

A New Approach to Fashion Photography

by James Staddon | Nov 1, 2013 | Perspective

I couldn’t help but ask question after question when I met photographer Germaine Bellamy last week. This solid Christian man isn’t your typical portrait photographer: his family business, Patria Portrait, specializes in fashion and glamour portrait photography. With this genre’s modern emphasis on glorifying the... Read More »

An Interesting Fact About the Calendar

The Key to Orderliness

Early Bird Sale on the Lenspiration Calendars

From the Perspective of the Other Photographers

Life on the Farm

A New Field of Design

A New Approach to Fashion Photography

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