The Power of a Single Photograph
Hello World! It’s me, Dani.
Welcome to Pink Raven Studio, my blog on photography. Why Pink Raven? She’s mysterious and charismatic, fanciful and fun.
In fact, she’s the queenie of creative freedom as I shift to focusing on art, spirit, and stones. It’s the Pink Raven’s luminous voice in the back of my head who says, “YES, try that different way of looking at the world. Try that NOW.”
When I’m not playing with my camera, I’m helping burned-out professionals to reclaim their lives by prioritizing their wellbeing over work. I’m a former fundraiser and burnout survivor, and I recreated my career and founded Primavera Strategies for Wellbeing. Today I’m a bestselling author, coach, and speaker.
I wrote Work Comes Third: Eradicating Burnout in Overwhelmed Leaders and Weary Employees. I share my own descent to burnout, and I also share everything I learned as a coach to help boost our resilience and enjoy greater fulfillment.
The writing was just the beginning of the biggest project of my career. I worked with Ignite Press (who did a fantastic job) to publish my book and launch it on Amazon. After I wrote my manuscript, we focused on creating the book cover, editing, then the layout, and then finally, my bestseller launch.
Which of these was most meaningful for me?
I’m highly sensitive and have quite the artistic side. I imagine that the look and feel of my book are more important to me than for most. The process of creating my book cover was mostly energizing and a wee bit stressful because I really wanted to love my book.
The Creation of My Book Cover
Turns out that I totally love my book cover and am grateful to Zelda Fogle at Ignite Press, as well as the designer, Jeerald Bokilis.
In my book, I share a favorite memory at Cannon Beach, including my dog, Boo. Just before our unforgettable moment, I took the photo of the woman and her dog that is now on the cover. It meant a lot to me to have the visual reminder of our happiest time.
In addition, dogs are important to me, and it felt right to have on the cover a woman and her dog relishing a day at the coast, clearly understanding that Work Comes Third.
I started with the initial photo, and then I created a mock-up of the book cover. And then the designer made it spiffy and beautiful. Holding my book in my hands for the first time was unforgettable.
The journey of that photo, from happy day on the coast, to the cover of my book – this journey makes my heart full.
Let’s try the slideshow feature. Check it out! I’m a fan.
You can see for yourself the power of one single photograph.
I arranged my portfolio to assist you in Calling in the Four Directions. I hope my photos inspire you to move forward on your own spiritual journey.
Blessings,
Dani
P.S. You can learn more about my book at my other website, Primavera Strategies for Wellbeing.
P.P. S. Bobak Radbin took these fun shots of me and Scout at Garden of the Gods!