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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
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How Would You Score on a Top Photographer Dream Performance Review

For many years, the traditional employee performance review has been used by managers to help their employees identify their strengths and their biggest weaknesses. A quick nod at the strengths – right – and then they would work with you to develop some sort of action plan to address those weaknesses, with the hopes [...]

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5 Secrets for Capturing Beautiful Wine Country Wedding Photos

Hello Top Photographer Dreamers – I’m happy to report that the warm weather has finally reached us here in California – after months and months of rain and storms, we start the first day of summer topping out at 103 degrees. Yes. Fahrenheit. Last summer, I wrote a post titled “8 Hints for Being a [...]

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To Follow Your Dreams You Must Know Your One Thing

To Follow Your Dreams You Must Know Your One Thing

To create a life where you can follow your dreams is a very real possibility. Knowing exactly what dream path to follow – to know and understand what your “one thing” is – is critical to that dream life. The One Thing is not a goal. Its not a destination. Its not even a thing, [...]

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Mid Year Results for Top Photographer Dreams

Hello Top Photographer Dreamers.  Hard to believe, but we’ve made it to the mid year mark of 2011. Time to dust off the goal sheet, and take a look at what we’ve accomplished so far – and map out what is still left to do. Here are my Top Photographer goals for the year: 1. [...]

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11 Must Read Photo Blogs for Top Photographer Dreamers

Its been a busy few months for the women of 8 Women Dream.  Lots of changes, goals being met, successes, failures, setbacks and growth – and realizing that in a month we will be half way through 2011.  How are your dream goals shaping up this year? In support of our Top Photographer Dreamers, I’ve [...]

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A Case for Falling in love photo by Grey Owl Photography

The Case For Falling In Love With Our Dreams

Last week’s post – Top Photographer Lynsey Addario Lives Her Dream – I highlighted one of the worlds Top Photographers.  Researching Addario’s  life and work, it is obvious that she is  passionate about her role in capturing the reality of life at war -  most recently with U.S. involvement in Libya. It’s also apparent that [...]

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Top Photographer Lynsey Addario Lives Her Dream

My dream is to be a top photographer one day, although there isn’t a clear definition for what makes a someone a top photographer. I ‘ve created a list of characteristics and experience I think is an important part of being considered a top photographer: Have passion. Be tenacious. Create images that create, cause or [...]

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How to Turn Up the Heat on Your Frozen Dreams

Last week’s post, “3 Warning Signs Your Dreams are Frozen” was a hard post to write – for a few reasons.  Apparently that struggle also resonated with alot of our dreamers too. From comments posted on our site, emails written directly to me, phone calls and personal voice-mail messages – these were all signs that [...]

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3 Warning Signs Your Dreams Are Frozen

Ok dreamers. My dream is frozen. Not just stuck, jammed or hesitant. The temperature of my top photographer dreams these days is heading towards frigid. Our editor Catherine tells me it happens to all of us. Dream progress can move in stages – and there is no guarantee when you start dreaming that all phases [...]

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Top Photographer Royal Wedding Dreams for Kate Middleton

In just a few days, commoner Kate Middleton will become “Princess Katherine of Wales.” Many girls dream of one day having their own royal wedding dreams of becoming a princess — but did you know that this soon to be Princess of Wales also has dreams of becoming a top photographer? Here are some interesting [...]

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Celebrating a Top Photography Dream Milestone

Celebrating is important in business. Without goals, you don’t know how you’re going on your business journey. Celebrating the achievement of a milestone is important because it reminds you how far you’ve come and motivates you for the next stage.  – Naomi Simson, CEO of RedBalloon In her post this week, 8 Woman Dream Editor [...]

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When Following Your Dreams Learning By Doing Works Best

On my path to becoming a Top Photographer, I have many goals outlined for 2011 – In order to improve my technical skills, I have to find workshops and trainings that will close the gap between where I’m at and where I need to be. In my last post, Top Photographer Advice: To Become a [...]

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