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The Day I Lost My $600 Phone in Tijuana, Mexico

by James Staddon | Sep 21, 2018 | Stories & Expeditions

I use the camera on my phone a lot, especially on mission trips. It’s handy for getting selfies, taking videos, and capturing memories where a DSLR is not practical or safe. However, the fact that they are so handy also makes them easier to loose. This selfie was the third-to-last picture I took with that Samsung... Read More »

The Truth Will Set You Free….Even In Critique!

by James Staddon | Sep 14, 2018 | Perspective

We go through such great pains to get an amazing picture. Like, a super amazing picture! And then someone critiques it. “You should have done this. And this. And oh, this too. And this, of course.” We respectfully nod our heads. But inside, the storm rages! “You don’t understand! It was impossible to do that! And... Read More »

A Look At The “Other Side” Of A Photo Not Often Talked About

by James Staddon | Sep 7, 2018 | Perspective

A printed photo has two sides, obviously. A front and a back. But emotionally speaking, every photo has two sides as well. The front is the side we talk about much….the photo itself. Is it a good photo? How does it make the viewer feel? Is the message the photographer is trying to communicate communicated well? For... Read More »

Do I Recognize Opportunity?

by James Staddon | Aug 25, 2018 | Stories & Expeditions

If you happen to be up on Lenspiration’s photo assignments, you’ll have noticed that the current assignment is “Friendship”. In short, the assignment is to be on the lookout for a photo op that illustrates the idea of Proverbs 27:17, “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Well,... Read More »

7 Ways to Reduce the Awkwardness of Lugging Around Your DSLR on a Day Hike

by James Staddon | Aug 18, 2018 | Tips & Tricks

The via ferrata trail guide surveyed the full frame DSLR I had clipped on to my photography waist strap as the group gathered for the opening safety briefing. “No, I’ve never seen anyone bring a camera that big on the via before.” For the umpteenth time, I began to second guess my decision to bring it along. Even... Read More »

The Story I Never Told

by James Staddon | Aug 10, 2018 | Stories & Expeditions

We all love to hear stories that reveal the power of God and His amazing hand at work. But what about those stories that don’t have a good ending? Do you have a few of those? Are you living in one right now? When a story is in the making, it’s usually not one that’s told. Which reminds me of a story I don’t think I... Read More »

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Photographing My First Wedding

by James Staddon | Aug 4, 2018 | Tips & Tricks

Back in 2015, Abby was a budding photographer on an HEAV Photography Team. A couple years later, I bumped into her at a wedding and discovered she had really moved her photography into high gear! As a portrait and wedding photographer now, she’s got some experience that not all of us have, so I asked if she wouldn’t... Read More »

Why Wait? A Valuable Tip for Budding Photographers

by James Staddon | Jul 20, 2018 | Perspective, Tips & Tricks

It had been way too long since I’d spent some quality time with my younger brothers, so last weekend Jonathan, David, and I headed into the mountains for a quick camping trip! Whitetop Mountain in Virginia’s Mt. Rogers National Recreation Area was a fantastic spot! You can drive to the top of it and the vast fields... Read More »

My Epic Family Photography Photoshoot Fail

by James Staddon | Jul 20, 2018 | Tips & Tricks

I was pumped! And I was prepared too. I had bought the flash brackets and two umbrellas. I had figured out how to trigger flashes from my camera, and I had even recorded some introductory footage in preparation for making a video that would cover in real-time what I was learning on this new photo excursion! You might... Read More »

Are Your Photos Stored Safely?

by James Staddon | Jul 13, 2018 | Perspective, Recommendations

Where do you store your pictures? On your computer or on an external hard drive, I would assume? Now, what would happen if that computer or external hard drive crashed….this very instant?! Believe me, if you use electronic equipment, it will fail on you before too long. Once, after sharing a hard drive with friends... Read More »

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The Day I Lost My $600 Phone in Tijuana, Mexico

The Truth Will Set You Free….Even In Critique!

A Look At The “Other Side” Of A Photo Not Often Talked About

Do I Recognize Opportunity?

7 Ways to Reduce the Awkwardness of Lugging Around Your DSLR on a Day Hike

The Story I Never Told

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Photographing My First Wedding

Why Wait? A Valuable Tip for Budding Photographers

My Epic Family Photography Photoshoot Fail

Are Your Photos Stored Safely?

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