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50 Photos 50 Years : Number 12

admin — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 22:56:41 +0000

Whoa! Windy Today. Beach Hopping Again : 3 different beaches in 3 days, gotta LOVE Vancouver Island!

This is Number 12 of my 50 Photos 50 Years iPhone image project. Have FUN with iPhone photography, that’s the point … Be like a kid, see like a kid, play in the wind, take goofy pictures of yourself, and turn it into Art. Happy Easter Everyone! (* And Happy Earth Days, Happy Everything Day, and Happy Anything Day!)

xxoo Brenda

50 Photos 50 Years : Number 5

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:27:44 +0000

It’s day 5 of celebrating my 50th birthday with iPhoneography, and this iPhone photograph was taken in my neigbhourhood, and is titled, Ships Point Forest Walk.

Although we appear to be standing still, we’re actually moving forward on a forest trail, as I captured this shot.
( * iPhone Photo )

50 Photos 50 Years : Number 5

~ Brenda Johima ~

P.S. Are you curious about iPhone photography for your business, photo apps and sharing images via Social Media? I’m presenting at Social Media Camp. My topic? I’ve Got an iPhone, Now What? Here’s the link for more information (50 speakers and counting!) and to register:

50 Photos 50 Years : iPhoneography

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:06:59 +0000

Starting Today! 50 (*new) iPhone Photos over 50 Days to Celebrate 50 Years on This Amazing Beautiful Planet.

I’m beginning a new iPhoneography project for FUN! Here it is:

50 new iPhone Photos over the next 50 days to celebrate my 50 years on this amazing beautiful planet combined with my LOVE of iPhoneography They will all be posted right here and on my blog and on my new Brenda Johima art and photography FaceBook page.

Stay Tuned! Happy 50th Birthday To Me! What a gift, to be alive, and celebrating a life filled with creative gifts and so much to look forward to!

The iPhone photos will be filed on this blog under “50 Photos 50 Years” in Categories and Tags and the hashtag on Twitter will be #50photos50years

Happy,

~ Brenda Johima ~

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iPhoneography Turns a Photo into a Sketch

admin — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:44:14 +0000

iPhonography Turns a Photo into a Sketch.

~ Brenda Johima ~

FUN with iPhone Art

admin — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:27:22 +0000

I’m out and about today, on a beautiful day on Vancouver Island, having a blast with both my iPhone photography and my DSLR. The sea is alive with life! Sea lions, herring, great blue heron, seagulls, fishing boats, lots of action on the water for the herring run.

Here’s a few iPhone photos from today.

~ Brenda Johima ~

Tips from Speaking at #SMCV10 Social Media Camp Victoria 2010

admin — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 18:56:31 +0000

Brenda Johima is Speaking at Social Media Camp!

Seems people want LISTS of TIPS and LISTS of Benefits:

In my original draft of my presentation for speaking at Social Media Camp 2010 in Victoria ( #smcv10 ) I had a list of (numbered) tips, and opted instead, for a more creative (and apparently to those with menopause, somewhat humorous) approach to writing and presenting. (being a Creativity Consultant)

**I know that in general, most people want lists of tips, lists of benefits, in bullet points or numbered lists. However, I opted to not do that in my presentation, but next time I will!

I simply felt that the internet is FILLED with the top 5, the top 10, the top 20, etc., and we are no longer reading blog posts or “really” listening to speakers but … I do understand now, that for many, that is how they learn, and I’m OK with that, to learn from it, and do better, and provide it next time

So, as I do understand the needs of other side, I have extracted for you, the tips and benefits of social media for rural and small communities that were embedded in my speech.

Here You Go, the Benefits of Social Media When Living in a (rural) Small Community:

Through Social Media, even though you may be geographically isolated, the “feeling” of isolation can be removed.
Online communications can turn into offline connections
Through Social Media one can be exposed to local people you did not even know about, so create a List of locals in your community. For example, there are over 330 people on my Twitter list of locals in the Comox Valley
Social Media increases access to local business owners but also to large city companies
Connecting with like-minded business owners in larger centres helps you to stay current and in the buzz.
You no longer have to pay for and attend networking events in person as now online for the most part, there are tools available to everyone, *free of charge, and that is leveling out the playing field in business. *Of course there are also Social Media tools, which are also only accessible by *paying a fee. (Like Third Tribe)
Social Media can level the playing field via communicating what you believe, what you say and what you think, rather than by your physical appearance, image, and public persona.
Online, you can’t hide who you are.
Online, the focus is on transparency, honesty and integrity. People expect it now. People expect transparency and Social Media exposes who you are, how you think, how you write (including spelling and grammar), what you believe, your interests, your style of humor. You are communicating constantly, while building relationships.
Social Media is a great way to practice your intuition and to trust your gut.
For example, when working online, I can pick up:

The tone and “feel of who you are
What you think
How you think
Your writing and thinking style
Your sense of humor
Your level of creativity and interestingness
A strong gut feeling if you are fake or spammy and for that we have … delete, unfollow, unfriend and block (which nobody wants to be on the other side of)

And a few tips for Social Media When Living in a (rural) Small Community:

Join an industry specific network online (for example, design, in my case)
Have a blog, which will connect you and your services not only to your local community, but to business owners in larger city centres
It’s not about you … it’s all about the people. (Think Dale Carnegie)
It’s about building trust, and it’s about building relationships with people both locally and globally.
Be curious about others 1st before yourself
Nowadays you just never know where your next business is going to come from. (Be Kind. People are always watching you online)

Now what about online competition?

In my opinion online is no different than offline. If you are truly being who you are, there is nobody like you, so therefore you have no competition.
So if you fear your competition … the good news is, if you put more of your energy and focus on yourself, your talents, your business, and on what you are good at online, instead of comparing yourself to colleagues you have no competition.
Nobody is like you, no one can do what you do, or in just the way you do it.
Here’s some more news … you don’t get to choose, no matter what you think.
Your customers and clients choose whether they are going to hire you or not. So stop competing and let’s move to a model of collaboration so there is a win-win for all.

And how can you make a difference?

Think before you Tweet.
With everything you write, every photograph and video that you post, you have a choice … to be kind and respectful, a chance to praise, motivate, encourage and inspire.
What you post reflects upon who you are, makes you feel good, lowers stress, and develops trust.
People buy from people we trust and like. (Scott Stratten says this in his book Unmarketing but at the time of my speech I had never read the book or followed his works. Yep, It’s True. But NOW I do!)

Here’s a few tips from my past career in the helping professions. Use these:

Compliment, Good For You, Praise, Encourage, Motivate, Inspire
Use your Intuition to take the time to look for opportunities where someone has achieved a success
Then Take The Time to Congratulate in public, online (not via DM or private message, congratulate in public)
On Twitter, Give a RT with a comment. Just do it.
The world of business needs more kindness.

In fact, I dare you to compliment one of your colleagues who you currently view as a threat or competition (as long as it is genuine and done with integrity) After all, we are all just people on this planet trying to have a happy and successful life.

Let’s make it easier for each other, and make Kindness Public, Online in Business.

And here were my closing final three points:

I contacted Seth Godin awhile back and asked one question: Is there a difference between marketing to small towns vs. marketing to big cities? His answer? People are people. Yes, humans are humans.
Recently I contacted Becky McCray, an authority on small towns and rural entrepreneur using Social Media, and she gave me this quote to share with you today: “Remember that your small town roots, your friendliness, openness, honesty, caring, and your cooperative spirit will serve you well online.”
And three, Be Kind, and Have FUN! That’s what this is all about.

~Brenda Johima~

Thank You To British Columbia Magazine!

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:03:34 +0000

A BIG Thank You to British Columbia Magazine, a division of Tourism British Columbia, for placing one of my photographs and a brief write up, on the Editor’s Blog!

One of my wildlife photos of the baby seal pup I saw on Long Beach in Tofino, made it to BC Magazine (online version) and here’s the direct link to the permanent page on their website: Brenda Johima’s Photograph of a Baby Seal, Up Close, is on British Columbia Magazine

I’m proud and grateful to now be part of this scenic geographic and travel magazine of British Columbia Canada, which has been around for 50 years! Let’s keep this magazine alive and show your support. Thank You So Much!

~Brenda Johima~

Let The Image Speak For Itself

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:57:50 +0000

Molokai, Hawaii.

Let the image speak for itself.

- Brenda Johima -

Herring and Seagulls on Vancouver Island

admin — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:27:57 +0000

Every year, it’s an exciting day on Vancouver Island, in Baynes Sound, with great viewpoints from between Denman Island and Hornby Island, from Fanny Bay to Bowser to Qualicum Bay … when fisheries allow gillnets and seine to fish herring.

Sea lions, seals, bald eagles, loads of herring, tons of fishing boats of all sizes, and hundreds of seagulls can be found, during a hub of activity. A photographers delight.

Every year I’m out with my camera, capturing the action, and last year, my photographs were in the newspaper.

This year, however, I missed it … I think I was in Mexico when it happened. Hmmmm. Mexico, sun tan, swimming in warm tropical waters, or herring? Well … I chose Mexico this year.

Anyway, although I missed the main herring run, the sea lions and seagulls were still feasting a couple of days ago, and I got a small glimpse of a remnant of that beautiful milky turquoise herring enriched waters on Vancouver Island. The color, simply is amazing, and I was happy just to see a small bit even, this year.

Enjoy.

- Brenda Johima -

I LOVE DOGS and phoDOGraphy in Molokai Hawaii

admin — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:39:48 +0000

I LOVE DOGS.

The majority of my dog photographs are posted on my other website, phoDOGraphy.ca … please have a look if you love dogs, or want to book a dog photography session with your dog or puppy. I travel to you!

These next two images are part of my travel photography, taken during a 2008 trip to Molokai, Hawaii. This rural blue-eyed dog was timid, as you can see, but did stick around long enough for me to get a couple of photos.

- Brenda Johima -