Write It Down
UPDATE 1/14/17: I’ll be delivering this speech at Ignite Chicago on January 31, 2017, held at the Catalyst Ranch. 5 Minutes / 20 Slides / 1 Passion I’ve attended this several times and it is always a fun night. Your … Continued
Guastavino Vault of Lincoln Park Zoo Lion House
Guastavino Vault of Lincoln Park Zoo Lion House During the Lincoln Park Zoo & Garden workshop held on Saturday (the FIRST public workshop!), I had the pleasure of working with an interior designer who was very enthusiastic about Chicago … Continued
Form Ever Follows Function
My tardiness in writing a well-thought out newsletter was delayed due to book* & presentation projects earlier this month. I’ve been leading an Art Deco skyscrapers walking tour, primarily along LaSalle Street in Chicago, since I ‘certified’ in late spring. … Continued
Cosmic Journey of Three
A walk through the Adler* A recent walk along the three levels of the Adler Planetarium guided me through the exhibits to the theaters with ease. Reminding me of the graceful, yet powerful of use of THREE. How do we consciously or unconsciously incorporate … Continued
Great Cover Grabs Your Buyer’s Attention
I’m diverting, briefly, from my Create Your Own Great Photo Book articles with a post about cover design.I’m currently prepping for a keynote presentation to Chicago Self-Publishing Meet-Up group about cover design. I’ve been attending this monthly meet-up, organized/managed by … Continued
Conduct Your Own Symphony, Visually
The following is an ongoing series from Create Your Own Great Photo Book. The first “Be a Ruthless Photo Editor” covers activities you can use to take control of your image library. The second, “Storyboarding, Not Just For Filmmakers,” presents concepts … Continued
Storyboarding, Not Just for Filmmakers
The following is part of a running series of posts, from Create Your Own Great Photo Book; the first “Be a Ruthless Photo Editor” covers activities you can use to take control of your image library. Storyboarding, Not Just for Filmmakers … Continued
Great Photo Book: Be A Ruthless Photo Editor
Using as many images in your Great Photo Book maybe your first inclination; this is the absolutely wrong approach.You MUST be a ruthless photo editor! Focus on quality over quantity.* Image from http://www.tokyojinja.com/ As you review your big pile (or folder) … Continued
Create Your Own Great Photo Book
Create Your Own Great Photo Books Have you ever wanted to create your own photo books? How do you start? What are techniques to make it look professional? How do I get it printed? Download Free eBook Just released a … Continued
Dancing In The Dark
Wow, it’s been a couple of months since I’ve posted anything new for you. Frankly, I’ve been immersed in some very exciting projects.Don’t let the title of this post send you looking for Bruce Springsteen on iTunes. Can you deliver your … Continued