The Weekend Update : Oct 13

· We’re not going to pretend for even a moment that things don’t feel immensely heavier with each week that passes. For all of you out west affected by the fires and the firefighters fighting them, we are praying for swift containment and the safety of all of you. Donations to help victims of the North Bay fires are being accepted here.

· When you need a dose of good news, click here. Start here, you won’t be sorry.

· Should we always be doing what it takes to get the shot or should be learn to back off?

· Halloween is one of our all-time favorite holidays and these DIY creepy old portrait luminaries are the COOLEST!

· Our members have been hitting up the National Parks and these shots from Yosemite and Shenandoah have got us itching to get on the road.

· Evelyne is in her element in fall and you don’t want to miss her tips for grabbing your best photos during this autumn season.

· New Kickstarter Project inspires photographers to follow in Dorothea Lange’s footsteps.

· With lists a mile long and a packed schedule, the last thing any of you need is to get sick so stay on the up and up with these 5 ways to boost your immune system this winter.

· If horror movies aren’t your thing, check out these 13 creepy books just in time for Halloween sure to get you spooked.

Remember no matter how overwhelming it may get, keep this brilliant quote from none other than Mr. Rogers in your mind: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” This weekend, look for the helpers and if you are able, be a helper. Take care of yourself friends. xo