southwestern US

Hello...
The end of February and the beginning of March I found myself in New Mexico and Arizona (a planned trip) for a speaking commitment I had scheduled months ago. During my time there I was able to take a series of photos - a journal of the experience.
Here is some of what I saw in the southwest...
Enjoy!
James

James Pauls • photographer
www.eyecravephotography.com

OUR WORLD - culture and ethnicity

Thank you for dropping in...
I am working on a very exciting project concerning our culture and the vast ethnic diversity we experience all around us - world-wide and specifically in the United States.

Over the next year it will develop to the point that it will become a piece of art to be released through exhibits and a pictorial publication. The first of many photo shoots took place February 7, 2009 at Big Momma's coffee and espresso bar in Springfield Missouri involving approximately 20 people. Additional shoots will be planned for Springfield and other United states locations in upcoming weeks/months. I will also add to this project trough images collected during my travels involving journalistic-style shots and portraits.

I am excited about how this photographic effort is bringing people together who may not otherwise have the opportunity to meet. Already, I feel honored to have met a number of people from various backgrounds. This project gives me much joy and opportunity for new, meaningful, relationships.
Warmest regards,
James

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James Pauls • freelance photographer
p.417.569.6209
www.eyecravephotography.com

New Year • New Ideas

It's time for some new ideas.

I was in discussion last evening with someone about our economy and what we really don't much know about all that is happening around us - we just know there is much reaction and speculation.

Let me propose that we hold onto hope. We can't lose if we dare to have hope and share hope with those around us. It may be that your hope is grounded in your faith, possibly family and for some it is in wealth. Hope is most genuine when found in a source outside our control. Do you know where your hope comes from?

Here's a random thought... smile at someone today!

A new photography endeavor I am pursuing is a project on ethnic diversity called, "OUR WORLD: Culture and Ethnicity. There is an element of secrecy involved in that participants are required to complete a "non-disclosure" agreement concerning concept and content until the project is released early 2010 or slightly before. It is pretty exciting and I anticipate you may even want to buy the book resulting from this year-long effort.

We discuss diversity and we acknowledge it but do we really realize how vast it is and how it impacts culture... us?

I plan to live with sustained hope, smile often and discover more about people...all people.

Warm regards,
James

james at istock
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or my facebook page ... and sign up as a fan even and add me as a friend!
and why not do the same at my myspace site best regards...

James Pauls • freelance photographer
p.417.569.6209
www.eyecravephotography.com

Happy New Year!

I am excited for all that this new year will bring...

Over the past few weeks I have been developing photography concepts and exploring areas I may not have already touched on.

The opportunity to meet new people and travel is increasing and I am enthused about that... compassion, humanitarian, missions and even business, journalistic-style, shoots will enable me to help other tell their story.

My commercial stock sales are increasing and I'll be posting new concepts and ideas that should expand my audience and produce increased results.

If you stumble onto my simple blog, drop me a note and share your ideas, photography needs or potential leads for work.

I wish you the most prosperous year ever in 2009!
James

james at istock
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or my facebook page ... and sign up as a fan even and add me as a friend!
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best regards...
James Pauls • freelance photographer
p.417.569.6209
www.eyecravephotography.com

giving

This is an exciting time of the year as we consider how we can give to others and remember the reason why we give.
My focus is not on a little baby but an all-powerful and loving merciful-God!

I can't help but think of how these economic times are affecting people all over our world and how it is more important than ever to see how we can help others... even if it seems like we don't have anything to give.
My family and I plan to look around us and see those in need and just simply, give.

I wish you a very Merry Christmas!

James

james at istock
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or my facebook page ... and sign up as a fan even and add me as a friend!
and why not do the same at my myspace site

best regards...
James Pauls • freelance photographer
p.417.569.6209
www.eyecravephotography.com

anticipate growth

In a few days it will be almost a month since I've launched out on this journey of full-time photography.

It could be scary, but somehow faith makes me feel (or maybe know) everything will be just fine. I don't enjoy roller-coasters... however, I do enjoy risk... maybe you lose it all or maybe your expectations are exceeded beyond imagination in positive ways... I choose the latter as I anticipate growth, spiritually, personally, emotionally, relationally and through the overall experience of building a business through relationships, intense effort and quality.

Much has happened in this short period of time and I have been busy:
• a new president has been elected
• ...secured several businesses as clients
• ...made attempts to connect with humanitarian organizations (one shoot planned this spring!)
• ...shot some shoots to use for commercial stock photography
• ...many phone calls
• ...prepared marketing tools
• ...building relationships/friendships
• ...working hard
• ...striving toward excellence
• ...listening to wise people
• ...learning, quickly I hope
Planning:
• set 2009 goals
• shoot concepts
• secure a variety of models, style, age, ethnicity, gender
• connecting with businesses and compassion/humanitarian orgs. to tell their story.
• networking and making many more friends
• anticipating referrals

If you know anyone who needs commercial stock images please send them to my istockphoto link - james at istock
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or my facebook page ... and sign up as a fan even and add me as a friend!
and why not do the same at my myspace site

The photo above helps me illustrate how effectively photos communicate... I can help.

best regards...
James Pauls • freelance photographer
p.417.569.6209
www.eyecravephotography.com

early

I started early this morning answering emails and preparing for a busy day.
It is exciting when you know you are helping others... whatever you find yourself doing.

To me, quotes are encouraging. I am inspired when a person can walk away from life's circumstances with a perspective that reveals good, no matter how difficult a situation may appear.
It is my a primary goal of mine to be one of those people.

Enjoy the following quotes I found on www.simpletruths.com today...
• Success is not to be pursued; it is to be attracted by the person you become. Jim Rohn
• Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the staircase. Martin Luther King, Jr.

best regards...
James Pauls • photographer
www.eyecravephotography.com