My mom asked me a question a few weeks ago that I thought was very interesting . . . “How do photographers know what makes a good picture”? My first response, “They just know.” After a bit of reflection, I knew I’d better come up with something more, so I thought of this example. If [...]
About Remy Gervais, Top Photographer
Remy’s dream is creating opportunities for photography showings and public displays of her work and to ultimately be recognized nationally as a respected photographer . . . then the world. Remy is CEO of Cornerstone Creative, a business consulting practice in Northern California. Remy’s post day is Wednesday. +Remy Gervais
Is Your Business and Your Life a Game Worth Playing
I’ve noticed recently that some bright shiny objects have been distracting me from the goals I’ve set for myself. I’m trying to be diligent about daily routines, and yet somehow, the hours – even days – feel wasted. I’ve got to figure out how to deal with that. Real deadlines keep flashing in my mind, [...]
When You Give, You Must Be Prepared to Receive
I love being a part of 8 Women Dream! In my individual quest to reach my own goals, I also get a chance to support the other 7 women as well. It creates an important balance of giving and receiving – a balance that I think is critical to honor and pay attention to. The [...]
When You Are on Fire: Stop, Drop, Roll and Review
As I’m writing my last post for January, I realized one twelfth of the year is already completed – and I panicked! Feeling scared about any lack of progress, I spent about 10 minutes thinking and jotting down what I’ve done in the past 27 days. My Photography Goals I mapped out a tentative 6 [...]
How A Forgotten File Lets Me Dream Without Fear
Last week, my post focused on one of the 52 Key Business Growth Concepts by Robert Scott – the one I chose was “The Business is a Reflection of Me”. What a great revelation! I have spent the past week cleaning and reorganizing my office for my consulting practice and my budding photography business. I’m [...]
How Your Dream Space Is A Reflection of You
I read a great business book around Christmas time, 52 Key Business Growth Concepts, written by Bob Scott. After I finished it, I came up with a cool project which has now become a year long dream development plan. From this book I will read one dream growth goal a week, and apply it to [...]
How I Plan To Make Things Happen in 2010
It’s been an interesting start to the new year. I’ve struggled a bit this week with timing – thinking I have lots of it, but now I feel like I’m already behind in my dream and goals – my God, how does that happen? But I eventually made it into the office Monday morning, grabbed [...]
The Most Important Resolution To Make in 2010
I don’t know about you, but I have mixed feelings about the coming year. This is because when I dream about what’s to come – all I see is a bunch of incomplete and un-dealt with stuff from 2009 that I get to carry over into 2010. Some obvious examples of my dichotomy: I am [...]
4 Helpful Hints for Successful Holiday Photos
Merry Christmas to you all! In this weeks post on my quest to be a known (and better) photographer, I am interviewing an incredible Northern California photographer who is great at getting “the shot”. Whether you are spending time away on vacation, with your huge family, or keeping it low key – taking some great [...]
Can’t Dream? Ponder These 3 Important Questions
A few of my friends have been fired lately – some of them from jobs they have had for many years. It’s a sad indicator that the economy is still unstable. I’ve also noticed that being “let go” has a funny way of messing with one’s joy. Back in 2007, I was fired from a [...]
5 Essential Pieces of a Strong Foundation
At work, my consultative nature drives me to think about projects broken down into parts, and then think about how all the parts fit together to build a foundation. I can apply that same way of thinking when working on my personal goals for 2010 – To have a gallery showing of my work, and [...]
How 3 Top Photographers Changed My Thinking
In my journey to becoming a renowned photographer, there are 3 famous photographers who have challenged me to change my thinking about photography– all for their own very different reasons. An expert when it comes to shooting incredible scenery, especially in black and white, and capturing patterns and movement. 1. Ansel Adams – He [...]
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