Before/After: Author Photo Self-Edit

One of the priceless things I’ve learned with editing my own images is to do as much as possible pre-shoot to minimize post-edit work. For example, I love this blouse but it’s always wrinkled. I can iron it, stream it – for this shoot, I actually dampened it a bit and put it in the dryer.

Reader Review by Kayla: Desert of Solitude

Kayla Pompey of Milwaukee, WI reviews Desert of Solitude: Refreshed by Grace written by LaShawnda Jones. Kayla openly shares how the book has helped her in her life. “In this book, LaShawnda explains how she felt she was not enough. I think a lot of people feel like that and they don’t even realize howContinueContinue reading “Reader Review by Kayla: Desert of Solitude”

Wonder

In all the ways life comes at us, in the countless ways we analyze our lives, we rarely give ourselves the benefit of wonder.

When was the last time you felt surprise and wonder at the beautiful creation you are? When was the last time you embraced the unfamiliar and inexplicable in your life?

Summary of Lessons Learned in December 2012

by LaShawnda Jones Click on the passage to read the full post. Enjoy and Happy New Year to all! Lesson of the season: Our true strength comes from within – from the indwelling Spirit of Christ sustaining us. What you cannot do for yourself, the Holy Spirit will guide and carry you through. This wasContinueContinue reading “Summary of Lessons Learned in December 2012”

Summary of Lessons Learned in November 2012

by LaShawnda Jones (unless otherwise noted) Lesson 1: Every little bit helps. When you combine your little bit with the little bit of others, you all can make a huge difference. Go out and be a blessing. Lesson 2: “My brother need not be idealized or be enlarged in death beyond what he was inContinueContinue reading “Summary of Lessons Learned in November 2012”