Ever been caught (and admitted) you were daydreaming? Did you feel guilty? Why? While at work, floral department at my local Mariano’s, I admitted to a customer that I was daydreaming instead of pressing the touchscreen to complete the transaction. … Continued
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
