After Cindy Lees had a serious accident as a teen that left her body altered, she has overcome and is a vibrant, happy, productive adult. The accident happened when she was 15 years old after she and a group of friends met at a park. One of the friends showed up with his father’s van. ...

Welcome to another edition of Let’s Talk Photography! It’s a brand new year and I’m looking forward to getting out and shooting and learning more about my camera and the light that I’m capturing. This week, I’m going to ask you to consider all the colors that exist in a black and ...

We departed San Diego on Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner traveling five hours along the coast to the town of Solvang where everything is centered in the Danish tradition — replicating true Danish architecture and customs. Then we’ll return to Santa Barbara, sometimes called the ...

Dogs have been a big part of my life. Most of us have a dog or two who has a permanent place in the heart and family. Two of the most important and two of the first dogs I knew and loved were my grandfather’s dog Pete and my own little 13-inch beagle, Little Pete. Little Pete was my Christmas ...

Today you are as old as you have ever been. Today, you are as young as you will ever be again. Those of a classic optimistic mindset will likely choose the latter sentiment. For those that carry with them the haze of pessimism the former will ring more true. Or perhaps vice versa. Both ...

Welcome to another edition of Let’s Talk Photography! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. For those of you who got new camera gear, computers or software you might be wondering where to go to learn as much as possible so you can get moving toward making great photos. This week, ...