{"product_id":"the-lay-of-the-land-a-self-taught-photographers-journey-to-find-faith-love-and-happiness-hardcover","title":"The Lay of the Land: A Self-Taught Photographer's Journey to Find Faith, Love, and Happiness - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoe Greer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA spiritually uplifting and beautiful designed visual memoir by the hugely popular photographer on Instagram, Joe Greer, combining thoughtful essays and more than 100 gorgeous landscape photos--half fan favorites, and half never-before-seen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Each photograph really does come down to a split second when you decide to freeze that moment in time. . . . You ask yourself what the story is that you want to tell, and let the rest unfold: Click.\"--from the introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoe Greer never imagined he would become a photographer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaised in Florida by an aunt and uncle after his mother's death when he was four, Joe had a seemingly normal childhood, spending summers at church camp and dreaming of going to college. But nearly fifteen years later, the ground shifted beneath his feet when he discovered a family secret that would impact the rest of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrying to make sense of that revelation and what it meant for his future, Greer set his sights on becoming a pastor at Spokane's Moody Bible Institute. There, he discovered Instagram--and a passion for photography. His pictures of the lush, wild beauty of the Pacific Northwest landscape attracted a large following that has grown to more than three quarters of a millions fans and continues to expand. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lay of the Land\u003c\/i\u003e is Joe's story in words and pictures. In this stunning compendium, he reflects on the trauma of his early life and what photography has taught him: how to find his light; how to slow down; how to appreciate the world around him, a reverence for the nature world that that both nurtures and amplifies his creativity and faith; how to love--his photography led him to his wife, Madison--and how to heal. For Joe, photography--from sweeping travel photography to intimate portraits--has been a way to find purpose, better understand his faith, and express himself. Though he began with landscapes, meeting his wife sparked a new love of portraiture, and he turned to making photos of street scenes that explored his complicated feelings about family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA love letter to the natural world, to faith, and to finding your calling in the most unexpected places, \u003ci\u003eThe Lay of the Land\u003c\/i\u003e is a window into the beautiful mind and heart of one of the internet's favorite photographers. Moving and inspiring, it is a creative and spiritual journey that offers lessons on life and living, making it a must-read for fans of inspirational memoirs. As Greer reminds us all, whatever it is you want, it's up to you to make the moment (and the photograph). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique story of healing and artistry explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Healing Journey: \u003c\/b\u003e How a devastating family secret and the trauma of loss became the catalyst for finding a new path through the lens of a camera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFrom Pastor to Photographer: \u003c\/b\u003e The unexpected discovery of Instagram while at Moody Bible Institute, and the pivot from a life in the ministry to a celebrated career in photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinding Your Calling: \u003c\/b\u003e Joe's story of trading the security of a planned future for the uncertainty of a creative passion, inspiring readers to find their own purpose in unexpected places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Art of Seeing: \u003c\/b\u003e More than just a collection of beautiful images, this book offers a look into how photography can teach us to slow down, appreciate the natural world, and find light in the darkness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 10, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49937604509944,"sku":"9780063111783","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/4cnIoxCaJm9780063111783.webp?v=1783626638","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/the-lay-of-the-land-a-self-taught-photographers-journey-to-find-faith-love-and-happiness-hardcover","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}