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The truthfulness of photography

Norm Shafer, who I know as a photographer at the Virginian-Pilot (an awesome photo paper where I have freelanced occasionally) recently raised questions about my use of both advertising and editorial content on the same blog. He had thoughts which I think other people share and which are worth discussing. His full comment is here.


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from Roberto Westbrook on 09/05/2008

Gift Giveaway: Project Blue Backpack

With eco-friendly fashions achieving mega trend status, why not suit up for the school year with a Dakine Project Blue Interval Backpack? Lucky for you (and the environment), we’re giving one away! Dakine is dedicated to protecting beaches and oceans through project BLUE. It's not a charity, it's a plan of action. $2 of each...


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from Megan Howard on 09/05/2008

Gift Giveaway: Project Blue Backpack

With eco-friendly fashions achieving mega trend status, why not suit up for the school year with a Dakine Project Blue Interval Backpack? Lucky for you (and the environment), we’re giving one away! Dakine is dedicated to protecting beaches and oceans through project BLUE. It's not a charity, it's a plan of action. $2 of each...


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from Megan Howard on 09/05/2008

Gift Giveaway: Project Blue Backpack

With eco-friendly fashions achieving mega trend status, why not suit up for the school year with a Dakine Project Blue Interval Backpack? Lucky for you (and the environment), we’re giving one away! Dakine is dedicated to protecting beaches and oceans through project BLUE. It's not a charity, it's a plan of action. $2 of each...


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from Megan Howard on 09/05/2008

Bragging Rights

Grandparents will be grandparents. Which means, they'll find any excuse to pull out well-worn, fingerprint-laden pictures of their grandkids. Time to ease them into the 21st century, and this brilliant Digital Brag Book is just the thing to get them there. The LCD screen displays gorgeous photos (up to 2,000) and has an aluminum case...


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from Megan Howard on 09/04/2008

Bragging Rights

Grandparents will be grandparents. Which means, they'll find any excuse to pull out well-worn, fingerprint-laden pictures of their grandkids. Time to ease them into the 21st century, and this brilliant Digital Brag Book is just the thing to get them there. The LCD screen displays gorgeous photos (up to 2,000) and has an aluminum case...


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from Megan Howard on 09/04/2008

Bragging Rights

Grandparents will be grandparents. Which means, they'll find any excuse to pull out well-worn, fingerprint-laden pictures of their grandkids. Time to ease them into the 21st century, and this brilliant Digital Brag Book is just the thing to get them there. The LCD screen displays gorgeous photos (up to 2,000) and has an aluminum case...


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from Megan Howard on 09/04/2008

Wyoming

A friend of mine kindly invited my wife and I to her family’s cabin in Wyoming. The area was beautiful and I had the opportunity to take a few pictures when not playing Bag-O or binging on delicious food. Here is one of my first experiments with HDR photography. I’ll try to post more work...


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from Roberto Westbrook on 09/03/2008

Eco Sneaks

Nature calls! Ok, I have had a crush on these shoes since the first time I saw them. Whether your an eco-conscious shopper or just enjoy cute footwear, then the Simple Satire Sneaker is for you. Not only are they super cute with a pair of jeans for weekend rowdiness, but they’re made of recycled tires...


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from Megan Howard on 09/03/2008

Eco Sneaks

Nature calls! Ok, I have had a crush on these shoes since the first time I saw them. Whether your an eco-conscious shopper or just enjoy cute footwear, then the Simple Satire Sneaker is for you. Not only are they super cute with a pair of jeans for weekend rowdiness, but they’re made of recycled tires...


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from Megan Howard on 09/03/2008

Eco Sneaks

Nature calls! Ok, I have had a crush on these shoes since the first time I saw them. Whether your an eco-conscious shopper or just enjoy cute footwear, then the Simple Satire Sneaker is for you. Not only are they super cute with a pair of jeans for weekend rowdiness, but they’re made of recycled tires...


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from Megan Howard on 09/03/2008

Green Lunch Bags for the Little Ones

Adults aren't the only ones going green these days, kids are getting in on the eco-friendly action too. And we think that's just awesome, which is why we've highlighted Eco-Education in our series of Back to Cool trends. Skip the brown bag and send your star pupil off with the Mimi the Sardine Eco-Friendly Hybrid...


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from Megan Howard on 09/02/2008

Green Lunch Bags for the Little Ones

Adults aren't the only ones going green these days, kids are getting in on the eco-friendly action too. And we think that's just awesome, which is why we've highlighted Eco-Education in our series of Back to Cool trends. Skip the brown bag and send your star pupil off with the Mimi the Sardine Eco-Friendly Hybrid...


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from Megan Howard on 09/02/2008

Green Lunch Bags for the Little Ones

Adults aren't the only ones going green these days, kids are getting in on the eco-friendly action too. And we think that's just awesome, which is why we've highlighted Eco-Education in our series of Back to Cool trends. Skip the brown bag and send your star pupil off with the Mimi the Sardine Eco-Friendly Hybrid...


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from Megan Howard on 09/02/2008

David Byrne & Brian Eno new music

I started this blog for posting new photographic work, but I heard this album and loved it. Thought I should share it.


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from Roberto Westbrook on 08/29/2008

Election 2008: Republicans

These days it seems like every t-shirt, bumper sticker, and bobble head has Obama's face all over it, but what about all the McCainiac's out there? For those Republican's who want to wear their pride, there's the custom I'm a McCainiac Shirt.  This cheeky graphic tee comes in wide array of colors and styles to fit...


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from Megan Howard on 08/29/2008

Election 2008: Republicans

These days it seems like every t-shirt, bumper sticker, and bobble head has Obama's face all over it, but what about all the McCainiac's out there? For those Republican's who want to wear their pride, there's the custom I'm a McCainiac Shirt.  This cheeky graphic tee comes in wide array of colors and styles to fit...


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from Megan Howard on 08/29/2008

Election 2008: Republicans

These days it seems like every t-shirt, bumper sticker, and bobble head has Obama's face all over it, but what about all the McCainiac's out there? For those Republican's who want to wear their pride, there's the custom I'm a McCainiac Shirt.  This cheeky graphic tee comes in wide array of colors and styles to fit...


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from Megan Howard on 08/29/2008

This Bud’s for Fido

Summer isn't over yet so there's still time to squeeze in those last minute picnics. And while you're washing down tasty BBQ with some cold beers, why not bring along some Silly Squeaker Beer Bottle Dog Toys for your furry sidekick. Each two-pack is made from a custom blend of durable, safe rubber so your...


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from Megan Howard on 08/28/2008

This Bud’s for Fido

Summer isn't over yet so there's still time to squeeze in those last minute picnics. And while you're washing down tasty BBQ with some cold beers, why not bring along some Silly Squeaker Beer Bottle Dog Toys for your furry sidekick. Each two-pack is made from a custom blend of durable, safe rubber so your...


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from Megan Howard on 08/28/2008

This Bud’s for Fido

Summer isn't over yet so there's still time to squeeze in those last minute picnics. And while you're washing down tasty BBQ with some cold beers, why not bring along some Silly Squeaker Beer Bottle Dog Toys for your furry sidekick. Each two-pack is made from a custom blend of durable, safe rubber so your...


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from Megan Howard on 08/28/2008

U Store It

Every teen and college student has to learn how to organize. After all, Mom's not going to be around to do it forever. And you can't very well just throw it all in the closet or under the bed (or it's goodbye forever). But with these awesome dry-erase storage bins from PB Teen, piles of...


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from Megan Howard on 08/27/2008

U Store It

Every teen and college student has to learn how to organize. After all, Mom's not going to be around to do it forever. And you can't very well just throw it all in the closet or under the bed (or it's goodbye forever). But with these awesome dry-erase storage bins from PB Teen, piles of...


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from Megan Howard on 08/27/2008

U Store It

Every teen and college student has to learn how to organize. After all, Mom's not going to be around to do it forever. And you can't very well just throw it all in the closet or under the bed (or it's goodbye forever). But with these awesome dry-erase storage bins from PB Teen, piles of...


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from Megan Howard on 08/27/2008

Clean Up Their Act

Believe me, I hate cleaning as much as the next girl (chemical odors, bleached skin, ruined nails—what's there to love?), but we all have to at some point. And while I can't clean up the whole planet, I can start at home with the Eco-Me Home Starter Kit  This DIY set comes with everything you...


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from Megan Howard on 08/26/2008

Clean Up Their Act

Believe me, I hate cleaning as much as the next girl (chemical odors, bleached skin, ruined nails—what's there to love?), but we all have to at some point. And while I can't clean up the whole planet, I can start at home with the Eco-Me Home Starter Kit  This DIY set comes with everything you...


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from Megan Howard on 08/26/2008

Clean Up Their Act

Believe me, I hate cleaning as much as the next girl (chemical odors, bleached skin, ruined nails—what's there to love?), but we all have to at some point. And while I can't clean up the whole planet, I can start at home with the Eco-Me Home Starter Kit  This DIY set comes with everything you...


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from Megan Howard on 08/26/2008

Study Space Oasis

Like mother like daughter, and sometimes your not-so-little girl loves to feel glamorous every second of every day—even when she’s just doing homework. Well, this fabulous chandelier from PB Teen will make it easier for her to shine like the star she is. Antique white iron and dazzling blue droplets capture light with a warm vintage...


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from Megan Howard on 08/25/2008

Study Space Oasis

Like mother like daughter, and sometimes your not-so-little girl loves to feel glamorous every second of every day—even when she’s just doing homework. Well, this fabulous chandelier from PB Teen will make it easier for her to shine like the star she is. Antique white iron and dazzling blue droplets capture light with a warm vintage...


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from Megan Howard on 08/25/2008

Study Space Oasis

Like mother like daughter, and sometimes your not-so-little girl loves to feel glamorous every second of every day—even when she’s just doing homework. Well, this fabulous chandelier from PB Teen will make it easier for her to shine like the star she is. Antique white iron and dazzling blue droplets capture light with a warm vintage...


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from Megan Howard on 08/25/2008
from Ann Whitham on 08/22/2008

Election 2008: Democrats

With the Democrat Convention just around the corner, now's the time to get the Dem's in your life (or those Republicans you've been trying to convert) a gift to show some support. And while I'm the last to vote for tacky election paraphernalia, even I have to admit that this Obama Mama T-shirt is entertaining. Choose...


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from Megan Howard on 08/22/2008

Election 2008: Democrats

With the Democrat Convention just around the corner, now's the time to get the Dem's in your life (or those Republicans you've been trying to convert) a gift to show some support. And while I'm the last to vote for tacky election paraphernalia, even I have to admit that this Obama Mama T-shirt is entertaining. Choose...


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from Megan Howard on 08/22/2008

Election 2008: Democrats

With the Democrat Convention just around the corner, now's the time to get the Dem's in your life (or those Republicans you've been trying to convert) a gift to show some support. And while I'm the last to vote for tacky election paraphernalia, even I have to admit that this Obama Mama T-shirt is entertaining. Choose...


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from Megan Howard on 08/22/2008

A Tee Made in Heaven

Every mom thinks her bundle of joy is a perfect angel. Which is why this adorable Personalized Baby T-shirt with Angel Wings is so perfect for new babies. It comes in traditional blue or pink, personalized with the infant's name and the stamp "Heaven Sent" (as if everyone didn't know that already) on the front. And...


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from Megan Howard on 08/21/2008

A Tee Made in Heaven

Every mom thinks her bundle of joy is a perfect angel. Which is why this adorable Personalized Baby T-shirt with Angel Wings is so perfect for new babies. It comes in traditional blue or pink, personalized with the infant's name and the stamp "Heaven Sent" (as if everyone didn't know that already) on the front. And...


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from Megan Howard on 08/21/2008

A Tee Made in Heaven

Every mom thinks her bundle of joy is a perfect angel. Which is why this adorable Personalized Baby T-shirt with Angel Wings is so perfect for new babies. It comes in traditional blue or pink, personalized with the infant's name and the stamp "Heaven Sent" (as if everyone didn't know that already) on the front. And...


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from Megan Howard on 08/21/2008
from Ann Whitham on 08/20/2008

The Writing’s on the Shoes

Graffiti is everywhere these days, and I don't mean the vandalism variety. I'm talking about graffiti as art—on t-shirts, jeans, sunglasses, even shoes. But before you let your child scribble all over his or her brand-new shoes for Back to School, try these Graffeeti Kids' Lo Notes on for size.  These sneaks allow kids to show...


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from Megan Howard on 08/20/2008

The Writing’s on the Shoes

Graffiti is everywhere these days, and I don't mean the vandalism variety. I'm talking about graffiti as art—on t-shirts, jeans, sunglasses, even shoes. But before you let your child scribble all over his or her brand-new shoes for Back to School, try these Graffeeti Kids' Lo Notes on for size.  These sneaks allow kids to show...


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from Megan Howard on 08/20/2008

The Writing’s on the Shoes

Graffiti is everywhere these days, and I don't mean the vandalism variety. I'm talking about graffiti as art—on t-shirts, jeans, sunglasses, even shoes. But before you let your child scribble all over his or her brand-new shoes for Back to School, try these Graffeeti Kids' Lo Notes on for size.  These sneaks allow kids to show...


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from Megan Howard on 08/20/2008

Outdoor Pack Rat

It's the middle of summer and I'm broiling. But if you love the outdoors like I do, you can't help but face the heat, which is why it's important to stay hydrated for optimal summer fun. That's where Camelbak Octane XC comes in. Its awesome packs are an ideal way to take in a refreshing dose...


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from Megan Howard on 08/19/2008

Outdoor Pack Rat

It's the middle of summer and I'm broiling. But if you love the outdoors like I do, you can't help but face the heat, which is why it's important to stay hydrated for optimal summer fun. That's where Camelbak Octane XC comes in. Its awesome packs are an ideal way to take in a refreshing dose...


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from Megan Howard on 08/19/2008