HeyJaredJody’s Substack
Musings with words and pictures on life and love over 6+ decades.
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- Sep 28, 2026
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Art-ing (opens the original)
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I did a photo shoot the other day with a delightfully inspiring model. It’s been a minute since I picked up my camera. A couple of years ago, I decided to get out of my comfort zone and explore pen, pencil, and paint for a creative outlet.For most of my life, my camera was the way for me to express myself. Shooting reminded me how much this vehicle works for me. The new stuff, including writing, is good! But making what’s inside visible using my camera is so comforting and familiar. And. It’s ea
Tanzania (opens the original)
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It’s been a minute since the bucket list safari trip through the Serengeti during the Great Migration. As captivated as I was by the Big 5, there was something about the exquisite Acacia Tree that spoke deeply to me. Observing and photographing the wild animals of the savannah was one thing; a given that they’re fascinating to be up close to in their natural environment, especially the elephants. But the Acacia Tree has something, a sort of siren song that I feel such a strong affinity for. I do
Mike, Spring 2026 (opens the original)
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