“Peace is not something you wish for; It's something you make, Something you do, Something you are, And something you give away.” ~ Robert Fulghum

Tuesday
Jun292010

my life is ssooooo buuussssyyyyyyyyyyyyyy....................

wow, i have been so busy lately. i decided to bring this site back and now haven't had time to keep up with it.

for returning folks you know that after being laid off from my job i returned to college.. well, i finish up at the state college tomorrow.. i have to say, it is bittersweet.. i will be running a study group of sorts in September for some people which will cover much of what i have learned...

some weeks back i enrolled with the New York Institute of Photography. i look forward to having some time to begin focusing on those lessons...

this Thursday i am flying down to South Carolina for a week. it'll be nice to have a brief get-away. soon after i return i will be kicking things into high gear as i prepare to begin my two business ventures...

i am still a beach nut, always will be, the ocean is in me.. this year i am the proud owner of a surfboard and a kayak, they both allow me to unite further with the ocean.. oh, so many things to share with you all.. for now though, i must go.. i'll be back ASAP...

P.S. hi Christine! hope you are well. i think of you always! ♥ mucho peace... ; ))

Tuesday
Jun292010

will be..

posting something later today.. sorry, my life is so overly busy. y'all come back now, ye hear! ; ))

Thursday
Jun172010

rebuilding in progress...

I am in the process of rebuilding here. I welcome people back and greet newcomers!  I am working to import previous pages that were of significant importance. It is rather time consuming and all the images need to be replaced.. please bear with me during this process. In time I will share with you what I have been up to during the months I have been away. Hope you are all well. Thanks everyone! Mucho peace to you all... ♥

Thursday
Jun172010

letter from a client ♥

I am constantly discovering how amazing it is to be a photographer. My shoots are varied and diverse.. recently I was hired to shoot a 50th wedding anniversary party for a woman's parents. In spending just three hours with this family I was moved by the great love they each hold for each other. As I felt a bit like paparazzi honing in on their celebration I made my taking pictures fun for them and with that I felt like I came to know each individual there. Aunt Marion was a hoot! ; ))

As I later went through the images I thought, 'what can I do for this family from me personally?' Once I finished the 'job' part of it I decided that I would put together a video of the photos set to music. I had heard the Mother request a song of the pianist, 'Unchained Melody', and so that is the music I used.

In delivering the images and video to the client it turns out that Unchained Melody was/ is their wedding song, how unexpectedly perfect. The client cried as she watched the video, and, so did I. Actually, each time I watch it I cry because I came to know and care about these people, in yes, only three hours time.

Photography is yet another expression of my heart, my love and my soul. I like to say, 'my photographs are the windows to my soul, take a look inside.' I cannot share any images from this particular day as copyright is solely theirs, but below is the moving letter I received yesterday. I have not been able to find my words to respond to how the letter concludes. It is another instance that shows us how important it is to take care of ourselves, how imperative it is to enjoy everything in this life while we have it.

Click below to view the letter...

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Tuesday
Jun152010

stare down: baby vs. dog

This is my first great niece, Marley Summer and my sisters dog, Spike. She was born back in March and sadly lives in South Carolina. I am excited in that this weekend I will finally get to meet her. I love this picture, what a great image to start off the day!

Have a great one! I'm heading to the ocean for some kayaking, surf, R & R.. back to projects tomorrow... peace all! ♥

Saturday
Jun122010

A Place For Peace IS BACK!!!

Hi Everyone!

I'm back! It will take some days to get things in order around here again. Please check back real soon!

Thank You!

Sincerely,

Joanne Brown

P.S.

You can see some of what I have been up to by following this link:

http://joannebrownphotography.com/

Mucho Peace All! ; ))