Melody’s note: As a photo coach, I work with a wonderful association of people across the U.S. and I like to highlight their expertise and experiences. Enjoy reading about my friend and colleague Marianna Curran. Marianna uses her digital camera to take photos during vacations and other family events. She…
How many traditional or scrapbook photo albums do you have around your house, the ones with printed pictures neatly arranged showing relatives, vacations, and birthdays from years past? In the early years when I helped my mother and grandmother, we ended up with 60 traditionally made albums between us. We journaled in them and told…
Family photos pulled from photo albums, old bureau drawers, and boxes in closets are more than one-dimensional images. Photos ignite memories and emotions. They also serve as puzzle pieces that reveal a family’s lineage and help future generations learn about relatives they never knew. How do you get the most from your family photos…
If you’re looking for a home-based business to help people with their peace of mind, then consider becoming a photo coach. I’ve been one for 26 years and I’ve seen the need become greater than ever. Why is this a solid business opportunity? Here are some reasons. Americans take more photos than ever Smartphones…
Organizing your photos and them uploading them to online albums that you own isn’t just a task, it’s a way of enjoying relationships with your closest family members and learning new things. Enjoy this account of a daughter, Kathy Storie, helping her aging father re-kindle memories and affection. Bringing memories to life Kathy…
Placing all your photos in one digital album is an efficient way to store your photos online, in the cloud. Let’s look at the benefits of storing your photos in the cloud—but also the risks. My photo coaching career started 26 years ago, so you can imagine how I’ve adapted while technology has changed.…
Small business owners wanting to grow and market their company know that images are critical to attract customers and clients. Marketing isn’t the only reason to take pictures. Photos can be a form of record keeping for insurance purposes—and, especially, for home businesses, a source of memories that you want to safeguard. A business takes…
If you like helping people, then becoming a photo coach holds possibilities of: Making additional income Earning a steady full-time income Adding a service to an existing professional business For the past 26 years, I’ve been helping clients store and organize their photos and I’m glad to mentor those who would like to learn…
“Ask yourself: “Does this subject move me to feel, think and dream?” Ansel Adams Ansel Adams captured America’s grandeur as seen in Yosemite and other national parks. His photographs inspired a movement to preserve the environment and benefitted the work of the Sierra Club. His pictures left a legacy and teach us an important…
A unique moment compels us to snap a photo of our spouse, children or grandchildren on our Androids or iPhones and upload it—usually to our social media accounts. The pictures we take run the risk of getting mixed in with a lot of other pictures, and we never stop to pick and choose as…