Take Two Cameras and Call Me in the Morning – Volume 1
Photography for your body, mind, and spiritual well-being.
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“Our mission is to improve the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of individuals of all ages through the world of photography.” As a professional registered nurse (RN), I have always believed in the power of photography to impact the healing process. This belief is supported by numerous research studies. One early, groundbreaking research study showed that hospitalized patients needed less pain medication and recovered quicker when they could look out of a window onto a green space versus a brick wall. More recent studies have shown that looking at nature and landscape photographs (phototherapy) significantly impacts healing outcomes, with notable improvements in mental health measures and overall well-being. In one study, participants who engaged in phototherapy reported reduced levels of anxiety and depression, increased self-esteem, and improved coping skills. Another study found that individuals who incorporated phototherapy into their treatment experienced enhanced self-awareness and a greater sense of empowerment.
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The phrase, “Take two aspirins and call me in the morning” has been around for decades; both as a punchline aimed at doctors and as a television commercial catchphrase. Gary titled this book series “Take Two Cameras and Call Me in the Morning”, for two reasons: one because he always carries two cameras with him on photo shoots; and two because after a successful 40-year career as a registered nurse (RN) he continues to believe art and photography have the power to improve the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of individuals of all ages. Gary’s love for classic cars and trucks, trains, wildlife, church architecture and old barns began as a child growing up on a farm near Tamalco, in southern Illinois. He developed a love for southwestern scenery, especially the beautiful sunrises and sunsets after moving to Arizona in the early 1980s. He attributes his eye for detail and subtle color changes to his training as a nurse. Gary uses a variety of techniques in both taking and editing his photographs to achieve the uniqueness of his art. Gary’s work has been recognized by the Arizona Highways, Magazine, New Mexico Magazine, Art Square Gallery of New York, and the Gardenia Exhibition Group. He was honored to participate in the New Mexico Cancer Center’s 2020-2021 “Art of Healing” exhibition in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Peace & Blessings, Gary
About the Author
E. Gary Gum is a landscape, wildlife, and nature photographer based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. he first became interested in photography during the 1980s as a travel nurse to capture the beauty of the local areas around the hospitals where he worked.