February 4th, 2012
For those of you who know me well you know that I have been battling for quite some time with the idea that I don’t necessarily feel like I make as big a difference in the world as I would like to. Wedding photography and family/children portraits are still meaningful to me. I know that I bring joy to those people by preserving important points in their lives but for me it’s never really been enough. I’m not saying that I want to stop doing that type of photography, I just need to make more of an effort to use my skills in other ways so I know I’m contributing to the greater good. I’m not really sure how to break into this field but I’m definitely going to try.
The first step I’ve made this year is by simply donating a family/child portrait session to the Gist Ball. It’s a fundraiser for Fox Chase Cancer Center where scientists actively research for cures and treatments for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors. My donation will be part of a silent auction and will hopefully help bring the organization some much needed cash.
The second thing I’m going to do is ask those of you who read this blog for your help. If you are connected to (or know someone who is) an organization whose mission is to make a positive difference in the world (the possibilities are endless) please pass along their info. I’d love to reach out to them and see if we can make a connection. I’m willing to work within their budgets and/or donate my time and skills as a photographer depending on the project. This isn’t about making money for me. It’s about reconnecting to something I used to be so active in and have sadly strayed away from.
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December 8th, 2011
I got this card from my nephew the other day. He was thanking me for the birthday gift I gave him. The first thing I noticed was how bad his handwriting is which in turn reminded me how bad I was at it. I got a C- in 4th grade for my handwriting skills.
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November 21st, 2011
The last time I saw Eden she was probably 2 years old. It’s crazy how fast kids grow up.
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November 18th, 2011
Sometimes I forget how important and meaningful photographs are to people. I guess I kind of take it for granted because photographs are what I know. The Graham’s have been such a wonderful family to me over the years. They’ve used my services for their wedding and each time there newest child turns six months old. The email I got from them in response to my most recent shoot not only made me smile but helped re-assert the idea that what I do is worthwhile.
“As usual, you are amazing. Thank you so much, Chris, from the bottom of my heart. Your photography allows me to have a permanent footprint in my heart of a very special time in my life, it goes by way too quickly. These photos are absolutely beautiful – and really are making me laugh!! The ones by the shed – aka the “barn” – are UNBELIEVABLE. Those of Seamus alone have captured his expressions that I see everyday – and now I won’t forget them all too easily, because you have given me the opportunity to look at them whenever I want.”
At the back end of the yard is a shed that I thought could look cute as a backdrop for the two older kids. I had them stand there and hold hands. At one point their mother interjected, telling them to say “I love you” and give a hug. The hug request was denied at first and somehow turned into them grabbing each other’s noses and saying “Honk, I love you.”
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October 25th, 2011
I spent a lovely fall day at Silver Buttons Farm playing with light, shadows and color. I want to go back!
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October 11th, 2011
I didn’t even know I had these photos. I just stumbled upon them today. It’s interesting to see how I photographed only a few years ago.
Remember these days? Poor kid just wasn’t tall enough.
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October 11th, 2011
Here’s a few from my trip out west. Not sure what it is about ferns but I love them.
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October 11th, 2011
Back in July my buddy and I did a three day kayaking trip down the Delaware River. We started in Milford, PA and ended up in East Stroudsburg, PA.
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October 11th, 2011
Here’s some pics from my recent four day kayaking trip in the San Juan Islands.
Walking down a path I almost ran into this inchworm. How can something so small produce fifty plus feet of thread to dangle out of a tree? Poor guy had to climb all the way back up.
Bright orange moss in a sea of driftwood.
Relaxing and enjoying the view after a long day of kayaking. And yes, those are Crocs I’m wearing. I know they don’t look cool.
In the early evening I almost stepped on this dragonfly. I thought it was dead so I picked it up and proceeded to show everybody in the group. As I photographed it we noticed it started to move slowly. It’s like it was sleeping or something. I put it down and two minutes later it was gone.
Evan Williams Honey Whiskey turned out to be the perfect companion for campfires.
The guide preparing breakfast.
The early morning fog finally melts off the ocean. It delayed our channel crossing on the last day by an hour or so. It’s just to dangerous in a kayak as it’s impossible for motorboats to see you.
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October 9th, 2011
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