Class of 2021 – Part 2

 ” Skating is something I look forward to daily. Specifically, during the pandemic, it’s been good to concentrate on what is ‘normal’ in my life. Skating provides this opportunity and balance.”

Elizabeth

What has changed for you?

PS: What are your future plans?

“Next year I’m definitely going to college. I’m really excited about going to school in a new place and learning something I’m passionate about.”
“Wherever I go, my skates are going with me.” Elizabeth

                    

Navigating The Pandemic

Part 1

“Most of us are really struggling how to articulate our feelings about a global pandemic.Nobody has first-hand experience with a situation like this.”

Jasmine

November 2020

” With everything that’s been happening, it’s been hard to keep a level mindset.The advice that’s always stuck with me is – you’re not heading in the right direction if life isn’t difficult. The opportunity to learn from hard times always brings space to grow as a person.”

How are the teachers handling this hybrid?

” At the end of the day we have to teach ourselves. Be self motivated and self disciplined.” Jasmine

We are exploring location photography. How being where the story lives, makes a difference. A moment in our remarkable lives.

The Story

As a location photographer, I rolled into town in the 1990’s with a new husband, two horses, a dog, a cat, camera bags along with lots of excitement and hope.

What I discovered was shocking. Companies hired studio photographers to do location work in a studio. Location photography wasn’t part of the vocabulary. If you wanted to photograph wheat – you brought it into the studio. If you wanted to photograph lumber – you hauled it to the studio. If you wanted to see what was happening in the classroom, you brought the students into the studio.

Work didn’t come easily. But that didn’t stop me. I believed in what I brought to the table. I believed in being where the action was. Yes there were cold calls. People listened. Many took chances and hired me. I had no idea there was a quiet and visual resolution evolving. I needed to make a living. My profession was photography, my platform – the world.

Twenty plus years and two children later, Idaho has changed on many levels.

This is what I do. Real photography. For real people. In real places.

This is Idaho wheat from Arco to Aberdeen. The Nez Perce Reservation to Lewiston. Genesse to Potlatch.  Idaho Wheat – researched, planted, harvested, stored and shipped. This is our story.
We are exploring location photography. How being where the story lives, makes a difference. Boots on the ground. Eyes seeing, ears listening, cameras recording.  A moment in our remarkable lives.
Now is the time to take a step, to boldly show up and extend a hand. I’m here to help you do that. If you’re interested in exploring your business, a service and/or product launch, I would love to talk with you.   Please click here: pam.benham@gmail.com to schedule a brief chat.

Asking for an updated portrait seems indulgent. What difference does it make? Who wants to see me? A portrait with a purpose. A face with a story. We’re curious. We want to connect. Your portrait is the first step towards extending a hand, towards building a relationship.

This is what I do. Real portraits. For real people. In real businesses.

Photographs show your journey and tell your story.

We want to see you

We are exploring the power of portraits and how they build relationships. Now is the time to take a step, to boldly show up. I’m here to help you do that. If you’re interested in exploring you, your business, a new person or product launch, I would love to talk with you. Please click: pam.benham@gmail.com

They wanted to show who they are, what they do. How they work.

What’s the process? How do we tell your story? Which way are you going

Begin by asking questions. Listen for prompts. Find directional signals

People like us, create pictures like this.

Photography shares Experiences

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I strolled in a middle school, pre-pandemic, the halls were empty. Where was the action? A finger pointed outside. Nothing was the same after.

“Grit is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.” Angela Duckworth

They moved tractor tires. They stretched, danced and discovered their bodies were magical. They pushed their peers in carts. They looked each other in the eye, shook hands, straightened their shoulders and gained a few inches of confidence. They dug deep into peer pressure and empathy. They collaborated, explored and discovered.

” Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” Japanese Proverb

If you would like to learn more about images which make a difference, please contact me.

WE WANT TO HEAR YOU, SEE YOU AND TELL YOUR STORY.

Focus, is the pulse of photography. Seeing a moment, making an image, telling your story. 

Why is this important?  Without images of who you are – who you serve and why we need to remember, you are a blank screen.

I create images that fill your screen. They’re powerful, to the point – made in real time, with real people. They are you.

We want to hear you, see you and tell

your story.  

Photographs show your journey and tell your story.

The world is ready to hear you.