09/29/2026
Jon LaVerde
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to me, jonlaverde
Okay i have a habit of reading early in the morning before my day gets started reading morning devotions. I want to create a blog post for my photography web site and social media.
As a classically trained Wedding portrait photographer for over 30 years, i was groomed to not only seek and search out the most special moments, but i was also trained to create thoughtful arranged never contrived posed images with the sole intention of creating a vibe that looks perfectly natural in almost any situation any climate condition. But what i seemed to natural excel with is finding enough light to create any image or images in multiple forms multiple natural poses even if i was in a bare baren room with a small window , just enough light. When i read this mornings devotion in regards to Paganini and realizing his prized crafted expensive violin was stolen prior to a grand performance but nonetheless located a some form of hand me down rag tag replica, he realized in that moment he needed to turn that lemon into lemonade for the show must go on ! And whats stunning is he told his faithful throng what had transpired was one of his most memorable performances that raised the roof of the performance theater. He realized it wasn't the instrument, but the music was not in the instrument, but in the person, in the soul. Thats the first tell tale sign of a professional and always looking out for his patrons. And that is the bottom line. So i would like to create this blog post centered on , where its always great to have the best conditions utilizing the best equipment, its really all about the vision of the heart and its pure innocence and love for our gifts and craving to share that with others providing excellence and joy. So finding the right look or pose, hitting the right notes or seeing light in its often subtle peculiar dancing essences ever changing form moment to moment for its meant to be that way. I would love for you to turn this piece of writing to create a blend of the morning devotion and turn it into a lesson on my love for the passion of seeing the light and finding that same light in other s with whatever device i may find to do that. For its never the instrument but the heart of the one using that instrument. At he end of the post i want to ask you that i am still available for any High school senior who are looking for fall portraits There is still time to create magic moments in any locations, and that i will keep you posted on my vision for upcoming limited edition boutique weddings for the bride and groom ( If you have another way of saying limited edition? ) Family portraits are the perfect gift for the upcoming holidays! More coming later! And did anyone realize i have been creating a great niche in Real Estate media? I even have my 107A Drone certificate too ...Please make or create a very upbeat fun energy way of sharing these closing thoughts and ideas on my fall photography and end it with the devotional piece with love joy for the gifts God has given us to give to others that can see and feel and hear the difference
I would like a scripture verse that talks about the light or something in regards to light I am a professional photographer and I'm looking for a scripture verse that correlates with my profession
Here are a few powerful scripture verses about light that beautifully parallel the art and science of professional photography, grouped by the specific creative angle they highlight.
Capturing the Glory (Focus and Exposure)
Habakkuk 3:4 — "His splendor was like the sunrise; rays flashed from his hand, where his power was hidden."
The Photography Connection: Perfect for a landscape or outdoor photographer, this verse speaks to the raw, dramatic beauty of golden hour and capturing the brilliance of creation.
Psalm 104:1-2 — "Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. The Lord wraps himself in light as with a garment..."
The Photography Connection: This imagery perfectly matches the concept of using light to shape, drape, and define a subject, much like studio lighting or portraiture.
Revealing Truth and Beauty (Developing and Clarity)
Ephesians 5:13 — "But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light."
The Photography Connection: Photography is quite literally the act of exposing a sensor or film to light to make a hidden moment visible forever.
Luke 11:36 — "If therefore your whole body is full of light, with no dark part in it, it will be wholly illuminated, as when the lamp illumines you with its rays."
The Photography Connection: This reads like the perfect description of a well-balanced, beautifully exposed photograph with no crushed shadows or lost details.
A Creator's Purpose (The Calling)
Matthew 5:16 — "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
The Photography Connection: A great reminder of your purpose as a visual storyteller—using your lens to highlight the good, the beautiful, and the true in the world.
If you want to narrow this down for your business, tell me:
What is your photography niche? (e.g., weddings, portraits, landscapes, fine art)
Where do you plan to use it? (e.g., a website bio, an Instagram caption, a studio sign, or a watermark)
I can help you pick the one that best fits your brand's voice!
📷 The Music Isn't in the Instrument
For more than 30 years, photography has taught me that the best images don't necessarily come from perfect conditions. Sometimes there is only a little light, an ordinary location, or equipment that isn't quite what you wished you had. Yet somehow, the image is still there—waiting to be seen. ✨
This morning, a devotional about the legendary violinist Paganini reminded me of something I've experienced throughout my photographic journey: the music isn't in the instrument; it's in the soul of the person using it. The camera doesn't create the vision. The equipment doesn't create the heart. And light isn't simply something we find—it is something we learn to recognize.
Perhaps photography has been teaching me a lesson about life all along: look again. Find the light. Find the beauty. Find the person beneath the circumstances. Because every good and perfect gift comes from above. 🙏📷❤️
“But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.” — Ephesians 5:13 NKJV
The full story is waiting on my site — and there's more coming this fall. Come see what we're creating. 🍂📷✨
📷 The Music Isn't in the Instrument Finding the Light When the Conditions Aren't PerfectThis morning, before the day really got started, I was Jon LaVerde Photography
