February 2025

“Despite Experiencing Childhood Trauma, A Person Can Still Forge A Path To A Rich, Meaningful, And POWERFUL life.” Far too often, we foc issues that have long same time, we worry ab be. By doing this, we ro live in the present mo ourselves with negativ allow ourselves to dwe be, the more we consu thoughts. Again, how we’re always carrying problems and tomorr heard something that “Yesterday is history, t is a gift. That is why it’s Why the Pr The present is the only is gone, unchangeable shaped by the actions w on the present, we a fostering gratitude an yet significant blessing we cultivate mindfulne unfolds. the Challenge Modern life constantly p directions. Notification the comparison culture think about what we lac living 12 How I Got The Shot Studio Hat BW I t is an accessory that fits onto your studio strobe. When your strobe fires, the snoot ‘compresses’ the light which creates a focused beam of light. This accessory is a great way to isolate your subject by controlling the direction and radius of the beam. “It’s not the camera. It’s the artist behind it.” - Rich Taylor richtaylorphotography.com FB: richtaylorphotography IG: richtaylorphoto LET’s gET inTo a shooT wiTh onE sTRoBE and a snooT LighT ModifiER What is a snoot light modifier? It is an accessory that fits onto your studio strobe. When your strobe fires, the snoot ‘compresses’ the light which creates a focused beam of light. This accessory is a greatway to isolate your subject by controlling the direction and radius of the beam. The closer your light source is to your subject, the smaller and harder (edge) the radius of light will be. The further away, the wider and softer (edge) the light will be. The distance you place between the snoot and your subject is always an individual artistic preference. Sometimes the endof the snoot can alsobe fittedwith a honeycomb grid for a different effect. hoW did i get the shot?... I had the model wear a woven hat and ask her to stand in front of a black backdrop. I set my studio strobe with my snoot attached above the model and faced it down towards her hat and face. Once I achieved the strength of the light I was looking for, I asked the model to move her head around paying close attention to how the modeling light was hitting the hat and her face. Once I had the posing correct, I took the shot. Camera: Nikon D750 | lens: Nikon 70-200 2.8 | light: Promaster SM300 | accessory: Snoot 14 Live In The Present by Rich Taylor Coaching F ar too often, we focus on the past— rehashing issues that have long been resolved—and, at the same time, we worry about the future, and what may be. By doing this, we rob ourselves of the ability to live in the present moment and instead surround ourselves with... Table of Contents 06 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Understanding the Silent Killer O varian cancer is often referred to as the "silent killer" because its symptoms are subtle, making early detection challenging. It is one of the most severe forms of gynecological cancer, primarily affecting women over 50, but it can occur at any age. 08 Staying Positive and Thriving After an Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis R eceiving an ovarian cancer diagnosis is life-changing, but it does not have to define your life. Although the jour- ney may be challenging, many women find strength, positivity, and joy even in the face of adversity. 2