photography is [a new way of seeing and being]
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Over a year ago I was made aware of a woman named Aline Smithson. My dear friend Cindy Schafer had taken a class from her in her exploration of fine art photography which I, in a way, turned her onto. Cindy was just beginning to explore photography when I was heading out on my sailing [...]
[life] is helping a friend
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The other day my friend Aggelige called. I love when she calls because there’s always something new and exciting to hear about. We are on such different life paths right now but it means a lot for me to have her intuitively creative spirit and dry sense of humor in my life. Any way, she [...]
[life] is a vivacious friend | remembering cindy schafer
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I received the tragic news yesterday that my dear friend, photography peer and supporter, Cindy Schafer, was killed with her husband Bruce in a float plane crash on their way back to the mainland from their vacation home on Saturna Island. I have known Cindy’s undying energy and enthusiasm since before Jim and I went [...]