Lake Superior has been the backdrop for so many memories in my life. It’s where I looked forward to exploring every summer as a kid. It’s where I learned about finding beauty and appreciating a sense of place. It’s where I took thousands of photos and started to master my camera…while learning I don’t know… [Read More]
Dad Always Told Me: What’s Constant Baby Time?
Photo: @joshharoldson | Larsmont Cottages on Lake Superior The funny thing about having a baby is that you spend SO MUCH TIME TOGETHER with your spouse, but almost none of it is truly alone. The first few weeks are what I call, “Constant Baby Time”. 24 hours a day you’re together one way or another… [Read More]
6 Dumb (But Useful) Lessons From My First 3 Months as a New Dad
As of today, I’ve been a dad for just about 3 months. And in that time I’ve learned a lot. So for Father’s Day, here are 6 lessons I’ve learned during my first 3 months as a new dad. Lesson #1 — Don’t hold your baby in any way whatsoever that lets the poop flow… [Read More]
The Important Creative Lesson You Need to Learn From This Instagram Post
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Josh Haroldson (@joshharoldson) I almost didn’t take this picture. Standing alone in the snow, this amazing white building was so striking from the road, but it was surrounded by power lines. It didn’t seem possible to frame the photo the way I wanted. So… [Read More]
What’s Brewing at Haroldson House?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Josh Haroldson (@joshharoldson) Have you ever had something brewing that you’re not quite ready to talk about? But all you want to do is talk about it? Well, this is the MOTHER (#dadjokes) of all of those things, because we’re excited to finally share that we’re… [Read More]
Why You Should Explore Random Exits on the Interstate
Do you ever explore random exits on the interstate? If not, you should. Because life’s got an interesting habit of hiding cool stuff in the quiet spaces between your destinations. What does that sign say? For most people, I’ll bet an exit sign on the interstate is nothing more than an anonymous road. Or a… [Read More]
VSCO X and Kodak Porta 160: Before and After #11
Today was definitely one of those days where: The office needs cleaning The kitchen is just a little messy The bed didn’t get made Why? It was too dang nice out! This was the kind of day you had to get outside an explore. So I got in the car, stopped for a grande Americano… [Read More]
Before / After #10: Editing with VSCO X
This week I’m excited to try something new. As much fun as it is to write down my edits, I know that when it comes to software or learning how to a play a game, I personally learn a heck of a lot more when I can actually see what someone is doing. How to… [Read More]
Photo Editing – Before and After #3
Hopefully, you were able to enjoy a bit of the fall colors where you live because here in Madison they were great…but now they’re mostly gone. I suppose that’s what makes fall so special though. It’s like my recipe for a great party. Densely packed, plenty of things to do, but just short enough that… [Read More]
Photo Editing – Before and After #2
Hey everyone! I hope you all got a chance to explore last week and get some editing done. This week I was able to try my hand at concert photography and it was a blast! Did you try anything new? If so, send me an email with a link to what you shared! I’d love to… [Read More]