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Skating with the pandemic

January 14, 2021 by Pamela Benham Filed Under: Blogs

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

“I’m seventeen. I’ve lived in McCall my own life. I’ve been a competitive figure skater for a little over a decade. My main focus, besides school is figure skating. I train daily usually before and after school. We have our holiday show coming up and for my senior project, I’m assisting the show’s producer, instructing 8-10 year old skaters who are part of our Learn to Skate USA program.”



“One form of perseverance is the daily discipline of trying to do things better than we did yesterday.” Angela Duckworth, Grit

What has changed for you?



“I remember when I was a freshman during homecoming week, we decorated floats, went to homecoming activities and dances. I was excited then, thinking about how I have three more years of homecoming and looking forward to my senior year.
Coming into this year, there were no dances and no homecoming.
I can’t be mad for people trying to keep us safe during this time. It’s not anyone’s fault. We’re at least in school. Everyone is doing the best they can.”

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

                    

Class of 2021

December 10, 2020 by Pamela Benham Filed Under: Blogs

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

“I am 17 years old.  I enjoy hiking, playing softball and cooking but I like to prioritize music in my free time. I enjoy hiking, playing softball and cooking but I like to prioritize music in my free time.”

” 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.”

” Life isn’t about waiting for a storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain” – The Kindness Project

How are the teachers handling this hybrid?

” The teachers are doing the best they can. You can tell they are trying. There’s more to school than education. That’s what we’re missing. School for me, is an anchor of stability. Now that it’s uncertain, it’s hard to cling on to it.”

” 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.

My Story: When I showed up in Idaho

December 1, 2020 by Pamela Benham Filed Under: Blogs

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.

Photograph the world as it is. Nothing’s more interesting than reality.” – Mary Ellen Mark

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.

Building Relationships

December 1, 2020 by Pamela Benham Filed Under: Blogs

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

” It’s one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, it’s another thing to make a portrait of who they are.” – Paul Caponigro

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

A Soothing Moment

December 1, 2020 by Pamela Benham Filed Under: Blogs

Real People!

November 12, 2020 by Pamela Benham Filed Under: Blogs

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

Grit

October 12, 2020 by Pamela Benham Filed Under: Blogs

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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

September 29, 2020 by Pamela Benham Filed Under: Blogs

Top: College of Idaho. Caldwell, Idaho Lower: Donnelly Elementary School Donnelly, Idaho

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.  

A SILENT CHANGE

August 17, 2020 by Pamela Benham Filed Under: Blogs

Escalante National Monument – Utah




Who knew when our world shifted we would shift with it. I offer you her story. A practice. Magical and powerful in the same breath.

A message popped up on my screen. Meditation with Jodie Lea, via Facebook Live. What the hell was this? We had gone into lock down. A pandemic was raging. Meditation?

Many days, Jodie practiced in her yurt. Other days, we followed her digitally into Ponderosa Park, wind blowing, serenity spinning. As the sun set, the singing bowl gradually became silent, bowing our heads, we released hope and peace into our, yours and everyone’s world. Namaste to our humanity.

Photographs show your journey and tell your story.

The world is ready to hear and see you.

Remarkable

August 17, 2020 by Pamela Benham Filed Under: Blogs

It’s loud out there. Chatter. Change. Time is either going too fast or too slow. You’re getting too many emails. Too many Zoom meetings. Overload 101.
Allow me to take you on a visual journey to somewhere quiet and serene. 
Let’s get in a canoe and observe remarkable.

Photographs show your journey and tell your story.

The world is ready to hear you.

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