Quick update: now that Lenspiration is officially up and running, the “Pic of the Month” posts will now be displayed on Lenspiration’s blog. You can follow this link to view the June ‘10 pic.
Archive by Author: James
Solving Significant Problems
“The significant problems we face today cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.” –Albert Eienstein
Introducing Lenspiration!
Though most visitors to staddonfamily.com have already heard about Lenspiration from one source or another, I felt it obligatory to officially announce it’s introduction into cyberspace! Lenspiraion: giving the inspiration of the Creator through the lens of a camera. This sums up the purpose behind the formation of Lenspiration. About a year ago, I began […]
Snapshots from Nashville
This is just an overview; to see more, visit this Conference Picasa album.
Conference Prep
I arrived just a few days earlier than normal for Conference preparations here in Nashville, TN. Just let me say that there is much more that goes on behind the scenes than I ever imagined! Laying carpet, inserting ceiling tiles, vacuuming, moving furniture, arranging chairs, and setting up book tables are only a few of […]
Pic of the Month: May ‘10
Fern Territory As most of you know, I am not a proponent of dramatic post-processing techniques. I love realism and natural beauty. If a sunrise wasn’t brilliant, then why try to make it look brilliant on the computer? The art of nature photography lies in the ability, drawn from experience and understanding, to be in […]
A Few More Pictures
“James, Daniel, and the three oldest Bateses stopped at Hocking Hills State Park on their way home . . .” “On Saturday we were invited to attend the 40th anniversary celebration for the church that the Bates family’s pastor had started in Clarksburg.” “The rest of the week flew by as we played […]
Springtime
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The Mission
I glanced at my watch as I waited in line to move through the airport security. It was was 6:35 in the evening. The flight was leaving at 7:05. I had already been through a torturous hour of stop and go traffic; would I make it to the gate before the flight took off? I […]
Pic of the Month: April ’10
Genuine smile Candid photography is taking informal portraits–photographing a subject without them knowing or having the opportunity to prepare or pose. Power and added emotional impact comes when those candid shots have the subject looking at the camera, expressing inward joy with a natural smile. Perhaps taking these kind of pictures comes naturally for you, […]