After years of taking parish photographs for websites and social media, I have formulated some perspectives on what photos I need to present the parish, the people, and their ministry to the public. I divide those photos into two categories: 1. Photos for context 2. Photos that tell the story of the event
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The Ministry of the Parish Photographer
By necessity I became “the parish photographer” about nine years ago and have been taking hundreds of photos a year, archiving them and posting the best ones online. When needed I retrieve photos for articles or promotions or poster boards. From time to time—I use some of them in videos highlighting life at the parish.
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Say Only the Good Things
Good communications are a challenge for every organization. While some people have the communications task, everyone has the responsibility to be a good communicator. What does that mean? Here are some thoughts for all communicators and those for whom communication is a ministry especially those who publish online.
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The Life-Giving Adventure of Encounter
This past Sunday, May 16, 2021, we celebrated the 54th World Communications Day. The theme selected by Pope Francis for this year was “Come and See” (Jn 1:46). Communicating by Encountering People Where and as They Are.
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Year of St. Joseph
Pope Francis in his Apostolic Letter entitled “With a Father’s Heart” has declared this year (December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021) the Year of St. Joseph. His purpose is to bring our attention to this “extraordinary figure, so close to our own human experience.” This year as we reflect upon St. Joseph, his life and virtues, we see that God calls “ordinary” people to bring about His plan for…
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What is Instagram?
A few readers have asked me to help them get started on Instagram. Even though I have been posting on my own Instagram accounts and those of my parish clients for a few years, I am still pretty much of a beginner myself. When I think about it, my minimal use of Instagram probably has a lot to do with the fact that Instagram is a mobile platform and I…