CREATIVE SPARK #12: Unlikely Visitor

This little guy appeared one day on our doorstep and was determined to visit the inside of the garage.

If he showed up at your house, where would he go? Why? Here's a challenge for you: write this from the turtle's point of view.

Celebrity: Behind the Scenes with Nora

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of a magazine photo shoot? Sometimes it means setting up shots amid the traffic. Photographers go to great lengths to capture the perfect shot - and that means everything from perfect lighting, to neutral backdrops, to calm foregrounds.

Check out this "behind the scenes" shot of photographer Eric shooting New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts for Hagerstown Magazine and Smart Money Magazine. I had just interviewed Nora and her family for the magazines, and I was privileged to follow along and watch the magic happen.

Ask yourself this:
If you were in a charge of a celebrity photo shoot, how would you stage the day?

CREATIVE SPARK #11: Faraway Dreams

Imagine you're about to embark on a fantastic voyage. Your only transportation is this old boat.

What do you have on board?

What will you need to survive?

Where will you go?