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18 Jan 2018
EXPECTATION

EXPECTATION, A TED TALK

I’m a TED fan (sometimes a TED junky).  It’s fun listening to smart speakers giving scientific credence to folk wisdom.

One of my favorites was that you get what you expect.    “Why you don’t get what you want; it’s not what you expect”  https://youtu.be/FwLeiY5f7sI, by Dr. Jennice Vilhauer.

If you want the best but expect worst, guess what?…

16 Jan 2018
FUN

FUN

When it’s satisfying, it feels good.  If it feels good, it’s fun.
Even when it’s work.
(I wonder why there isn’t a verb form of the word fun.)

Work, work, work.  If work was fun, they’d call it fun, right?
Fun and games. Not even games are all fun, though.
Technically, work is the process of transferring energy from one place to another (work=force x distance).

But who’s counting?

Fun is the process of living life fully. (Even when it’s work.)…

15 Jan 2018
SHANNON

PEOPLE ARE LOOKING

Or at least we hope they are.  Being visible is good, being noticed is even better.

We all love to see, especially things that make us feel good.  We live in a visual world full of visual media.  It matters what you put out there for others to see.  The intent of marketing is to create a positive emotional response.  In other words, making people feel good.

Show us your best foot.  Make us feel good. We’ll notice.

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03 Jan 2018
HUNTERDON COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS 2018

GOOD HANDS

I photograph fairly often for Hunterdon County at its special events and I especially like being at the yearly reorganizational meeting. I’ve gotten to know and really respect these people. They are focused on making Hunterdon County the best it can be.

We all know this and appreciate what they do. Below Matt Holt, 2018 Director, speaks to a packed room about the Freeholders’ vision for Hunterdon County.

2018 HUNTEDON COUNTY FREEHOLDERS MEETING

02 Jan 2018
FRENCHTOWN FIREWORKS JAN 1 2018

RESOLVE

I don’t wait for new years to make resolutions. I make ’em everyday, all day. I’m always resolving to do something.

Making resolutions is quite a lot of fun and feels really good.

I highly recommend it. Don’t worry about whether you are keeping every resolution or not. The simple act of resolving always adds momentum in the right direction. …

26 Dec 2017
KINDRED SPIRITS

ABOUT VIDEOS

“About Videos” on a your website, if done well, can be a great way for people to learn about you, your products or your services.

I visit websites because I am curious, I want to know more. That is why I am there. (And I like watching more than I like reading, so a quick video is always welcome!)

Of course it’s a balance to get it just right for your audience. If you are authentic and professional you’ll get the message out and people will enjoy learning more about you and what you are offering. If you over do it, it may seem like too much of a sales pitch or even worse, be boring.

We’ve all grown up seeing plenty of TV commercials, from screaming appliance salesmen to uber-sophisticated, high-tech productions. But a good “about video” isn’t so much a commercial as it’s a nice chance to introduce yourself.

I’ve been doing more and more of these kinds of videos like the one below. It is a lot of fun to see what emerges from the process. The rule of thumb is to keep it short and sweet and real.
 

18 Dec 2017
Brokaw Photography Workshops

JANUARY 2018 WORKSHOPS

Brokaw Photography is pleased to offer two thoroughly enjoyable (and very reasonably priced!) photo mini-workshops at its studio in Frenchtown NJ on Saturday January 20th. These workshops are non-technical and are designed to help you get the most out of your photography. 

Each workshop is two and one half hours long with time for questions at the end. The cost is only $49 for each or just $89 if you sign up for both workshops. Your payment is your registration and I welcome your email to confirm the workshop you want to attend.

JANUARY 20 MORNING –9:30-12:00  – DIGITAL BASICS
Learn about your camera and the simple techniques for getting the most out of it. We go over the main functions so you understand how your picture taking machine works.  We take our time to make sure you get the most out of the workshop. Bring your camera.

JANUARY 20 AFTERNOON – 1:30-4:00 – SECRETS OF COMPOSITION
What makes a great photo?  If all you have to do is point and shoot, then why are some photos so much better than others? Learn composition secrets that will vastly improve your images and make your photography more enjoyable.

Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.
Payment can be made via Paypal or credit card by clicking below.  If you would rather pay by check or would like more information please email me. Bill@BrokawPhoto.com
 
WORKSHOPS


13 Dec 2017

WHO OWNS YOUR ATTENTION?

What are you looking at? What’s got your attention?

We are often told to “pay” attention (especially when we are kids).  That must mean we own our attention and can “spend” it however it most benefits us, our growth and our development and those around us.  It’s an investment.

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06 Dec 2017

HAPPINESS OR SATISFACTION?

What are you trying to get out of your career?  Are you looking for happiness or do you want to be satisfied?

Don’t answer.  It’s a trick question.

They are the same thing.…

04 Dec 2017
TREES WATER STONE

SHARING SPACE & CUSTOMERS

It was a good weekend in Frenchtown.  Six businesses: a computer service business, three galleries, an artist and a photo studio, shared our spaces  to celebrate and to enjoy just being here.  It was collaboration on top of collaboration.  Not only did we share our spaces with other artists and other photographers, we shared our individual events with each other, sending visitors back and forth and boosting each other on social media.

To commemorate my event and to thank the participating photographers I created a video of our show.  I hope you enjoy it.  It really was a good weekend.  Collaboration is so much more powerful than competition.