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Bill's Photography - Update May 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:16:50 +0000

Considering my desire to focus on portrait photography, 2012 has been relatively slow because of limited opportunities to get out and limited number of folks willing to stand in the cold to have their picture taken. Now that the weather is warming, I look forward to getting out more and working on my Portraits of Strangers projects. I am thankful…

- Author: William MacKay

New Technologies - New Opportunities - ePublishing

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:06:52 +0000

iBooks Textbooks - On January 19th an Apple press release stated:

"Apple® today announced iBooks® 2 for iPad®, featuring iBooks textbooks, an entirely new kind of textbook that's dynamic, engaging and truly interactive. iBooks textbooks offer iPad users gorgeous, fullscreen textbooks with interactive animations, diagrams, photos, videos,…

- Author: William MacKay

Bill's Photography - My Goals For 2012

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:04:13 +0000

I am going to focus more on what I want to photograph in this article rather than the business aspects of photography, but I thought I would share a link to a 2012 Photography Business Plan Workbook which is available from Photoshelter that looks like an excellent resource. The photography web service they provide also looks interesting.

Reflecti…

- Author: William MacKay

Looking Ahead to 2012 and the Opportunities it Holds

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:57:27 +0000

As family circumstances make it more difficult to be away from home, our focus throughout the past year and in 2012 will be to work on line. Some may see this as a disadvantage but see it as an opportunity. This situation provides an opportunity for myself and an opportunity to help others.

I keep in contact with emergency management and business…

- Author: William MacKay

Seasons Greetings from Bill & Brenda

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:26:18 +0000

Here is our 2011 family photo and a picture of our home decorated for Christmas. I unfortunately missed getting a picture on the couple of days we had snow. We have been blessed with a loving and talented family and great friends for which we are very thankful.

Greetings to those with whom we have worked in person and a special greeting to those…

- Author: William MacKay

A Visit to Wychwood Barns Community Gallery - Our Daughter's First Gallery Showing

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 03:30:01 +0000

The showing was held at Wychwood Barns Community Gallery which I am told is an excellent place to exhibit ones work. It is attached to a market which would have been nice to visit if I just had the time. There should have been lots of photo opportunities there.

Here are the exhibitors and a couple of shots of the gallery. Jennifer Reedie on the…

- Author: William MacKay

How Effectively Is The Chemical Industry Using Social Media?

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:14:17 +0000

I want to focus specifically on the following statement in the article below. "While in the age of social media, the most alarming stories take on a life of their own". I sense the industry frustration in dealing with social media and I know somewhat where they are coming from as I spent over 30 years working in the oil and chemical industry, much…

- Author: William MacKay

Keeping Track of Ones Social Presence - XeeMe

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:52:59 +0000

But first let me answer the WHY question for those who will ask it. As an emergency management consultant who has spent considerible time focusing on emergency communication, I realize the imortance of social media and the need to incorporate it in the communication section of ones emergency management program. Communication among emergency…

- Author: William MacKay

Canadian Commitments to Responsible Care - Imperial Oil

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:35:40 +0000

Here are a couple of statements from Imperial Oil's commitment to Responsible Care. Click here to go directly to the information on their web site.

"Imperial Oil is acutely aware that Canadians are more concerned than ever about the effects of chemicals on their health and the environment. Recognizing this, we have integrated Responsible Care® …

- Author: William MacKay

A Proud But Humbling Photographic Experience

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:09:15 +0000

Although not my primary profession I do call myself a photographer and I think that is still correct after reviewing the definition of a photographer in wikipedia. I have been trying lately to improve my photographic skills by attending a photography course run by Stefan Chirila, a local photographer, and participating in the Portraits of 100…

- Author: William MacKay