Oreo is not an easy cat to photograph. He spends very little time sitting still. Then, when he does finally calm down and you pull the camera out, he either tries to play with it or moves in subtle enough ways that your photo come out not quite right. Getting these portraits took some effort.... Continue Reading →
This isn't a particularly insightful post. I don't have anything to share about photography skills, or writing, or general life lessons. It's just a simple post, sharing a simple photo. A photo wherein I managed to capture Cookie in a moment of relaxation, something she likely feels she doesn't get enough of lately. Admittedly, it... Continue Reading →
Deciding how to compose a subject in a photo is one of my favourite parts of photography. It can make such a big difference in how your subject is viewed—literally and emotionally. When people talk about setting up a photo, one of the first methods they tend to discuss is the rule of thirds. It's... Continue Reading →
I really shouldn't be surprised that February rushed by. I mean, the month is shorter than all of the others. Somehow, though, I'm still left wondering where it went. What happened to the days I wanted to spend writing? The photo walks I wanted to take? The goals I wanted to accomplish, the time I... Continue Reading →
I've read a lot of writing-focused books over the years—you can even find recommendations for them here on my blog, if you like. None, however, have resonated with me quite as much as Lisa Cron's Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 