A Little Of This And That

Every now and then life shifts in a way that feels like you’ve stepped into a whole new chapter, a different season of life — and that’s exactly where I am right now. For those of you who know me as Sheila Joy Photography, I’m excited to share what’s been happening behind the lens, in the garden, and across the dusty Nevada desert. From Spanish Springs to Yerington: Planting Roots This past year…

Sometimes, to find inspiration, you need to create something for yourself—a personal project that feeds your creativity and motivates you to find your groove. For the past nine months, I’ve been on a bit of a photography hiatus. I haven’t been creating or teaching classes, and I’ve only taken on a handful of assignments and jobs. Creativity, I think, ebbs and flows for all of us, and this has…

Are you looking to improve your photography? Did you just get a new camera? Have you been a photographer for a long time and are looking for some place to share and build a tribe? Inspiring Photographers is just the place! Check out the Announcement! Inspiring Photographers 2024 Program Kick-Off January 10th is the first virtual meeting of the year. Follow the link for all the details.

As the sun rises on the new year and illuminates the horizon, casting a fresh and positive feeling over the high desert of Northern Nevada, it marks a new chapter in the life for this gal, who, since August 2023 has been navigating the uncharted waters of retirement after 30 years in the corporate world. As an individual with a passion for photography, blogging, mentoring, and teaching, I find…

Hello, photography enthusiasts and pixel adventurers! Gather ’round as I take you on a delightful journey through the captivating world of Inspiring Photographers – the place where magic meets pixels and creativity knows no bounds. I, your host Sheila Joy-Lorntzen, am absolutely thrilled to be your guide on this photographic adventure. I’m here to introduce you to the joy of transforming ordinary…

We are excited to bring you Private Group PhotoWalks, Workshops, and Photo Sessions.  Do you have a Corporate Event or a Family gathering and you are looking for something fun and local to do?  Sheila Joy Photography is now offering these as private scheduled events. We will work with you to customize your event and make it uniquely yours.  Let us take your group on a PhotoWalk in the Reno or…

So to be successful online you have to have an audience…right? Build it and they will come…right? Nope, that is not right or true. How hard could building an audience be? I mean if you are doing something you enjoy and sharing it there most be others out there that have an interest…right? Nope, once again it is not right or true. If you have no audience you are creating and sharing with no one.…

New Location for October 16 Photo Walk

We need to change our meeting location for our walk on October 16th. The plan was for us to meet at City Plaza, however, it is going to be closed at that time. The NEW location is the plaza in front of the Pioneer Center. Same time 12:30pm and the same learning topic… Composition. Remember the lesson and walk is free. Bring whatever camera you have (even if you only have your cell phone). I…

We are off and running! Our kickoff meeting went great tonight and I can’t wait to see all the new members to our group during our PhotoWalk in October! If you were unable to attend the Launch meeting don’t worry here are all the details: Any skill level with any camera…even your cell phone. If you are planning to attend any of our walks let us know by sending us a message or a text. You can…

Meet up Virtual Challenge Group

$1 or less challenge starts Sunday! Jump over to Meet up and join our Virtual Challenge group! We are trying to branch out and reach as many people as we can. The more photographers that join the group…the more fun! Any camera will work…DSLR to a cell phone and anything in-between. Reach out if you have any questions about the Challenge.

Trees and Lights Gala

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Exciting news! New Photo Walk schedule! New structure to the group! Challenges and a member Gallery are new addition to the Group! We are having an in-person on Monday September 19th at 6:30 to 7:30pm, location: 2905 Northtowne Ln, Reno, NV 89512 – close to Northtown Home Depot. I will be sharing: Our new Photo Walk schedule Upcoming Virtual Challenges Intro of our Group Gallery Intro of…

Free Pin Up Session

Reno/Sparks Photo (Walks) Gatherings

Okay let’s try this photo walk thing one more time… Last week a few of us met up at Audrey Harris Park to shoot some sunset images. The funny thing is this park faces east. LOL! I had never been there before and had no clue this is more of a sunrise or city lights location. Don’t get me wrong…it was a beautiful location just not for sunsets. A couple of years ago I started hosting free learning…

It is CRAZY that it has been two years of Covid19, dictating we all stay home, cancel in person events, deal with lockdown restrictions, and basically wait to see the outcome of the pandemic. Even though there will never be a world free of Covid, the flu or other invisible dangers, it is pretty safe to say most of us are ready to start doing things in person again. Mask or no mask, Vax or no vax,…