This photo was inspired by pain. How so?...you might ask. What started off as a long drive home turned into a therapy session with camera in tow.

"But pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world." --C.S. Lewis

I couldn't agree more, C.S. Walking along the Golden Gate Bridge, I looked up and for a moment felt as if all the pain that I was processing at that moment was insignificant compared to the size of this marvellous bridge. God in His wisdom was shouting to me, and when I looked up He blessed me with an amazing photographic opportunity. "Thanks", God. I appreciate it.

The art of Innocence

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." Pablo Picasso

Watching young children engage in activities that tickle them into creativity is always full of wonderment for me. For them, it is all or nothing. Whether they are painting, building, writing, or playing on the beach.

It is tempting to throw ourselves into their play, allowing our inner-child to come out for a breath of fresh air. But the times that are most precious for me is when I quiet myself and just...watch. Allowing my eye to catch the moment encourages my mind and spirit to go beyond what I am really looking at. I can feel a child's joy, I can see the quickening of excitment that rushes them when it is their turn next in line, and if I stay long enough I can sense the pain and heartache that dwells beneath the surface in some. It is times like this that I step out from my inner sanctum and reach out to people in need.

Too often we are taken away from the ease of creativity, feeling as though every creative fiber of our being has been opressed by others, ourselves or our age. I praise God for the times that I have been surrounded by children, whether it be my own or other people's. It reminds me that what inspired me to be free in my creativity is not far away.

When I walk away from those times I am truly inspired. I am inspired to do well by people. I am inspired to once again look more closely and see all that there is to be seen by merely watching and listening, whether it is to others or myself.

Some personal inspiration

I remember the moment I took this picture. We were visiting the local zoo. The height of the wall was perfect for a head shot. She didn't have to strain to see over the wall, instead it looked more like a stolen moment. It wasn't until I downloaded the photo that I realized the perfection of the lighting.

Amy... in Real Life

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about the ones that leave you speechless?


What is the value of a captured moment? Is it resonable to compare something that engages a sense of sight to the powerful art of spoken communication? Does one image evoke enough emotion to rival the content of emotion that a thousand words could create? I for one, think so.

The purpose of this blog is simple; inspiration.


"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." John Quincy Adams

To lead is to instigate a journey, a journey into ones own soul. By being willing to share what inspires us we give others the opportunity to follow, and eventually venture out on their own. It is the venture that I seek. It is that undertaking of the daring, dangerous and oftentimes uncertain end that I crave, for this is where I know that true inspiration collides with my soul and creates true joy.

So here's to the silent conversation that the heart has when it is inspired. May yours be loud enough to engage others to follow.