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Reflection: Measuring My Growth as a Digital Citizen and Creator
Read more: Reflection: Measuring My Growth as a Digital Citizen and CreatorMy Responsibility as a Digital Citizen Over the past few months, I have learned more about my online presence, my responsibility as a digital citizen, and the role social media plays in building community than I expected when this course began. What started as simple posting assignments turned into a deeper understanding of how Cedar…
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That Was Then, This Is Now
Read more: That Was Then, This Is NowThis coursework has changed the way I approach my online presence as the founder of Cedar & Shore Studio in Sequim, WA. I came into the class with experience as a Pacific Northwest photographer, but I did not have a clear strategy for how my website, social media, and content could work together. Through the…
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Community Photography Event Brings Creativity and Connection to the Friendship Garden on April 4
Read more: Community Photography Event Brings Creativity and Connection to the Friendship Garden on April 4The Sequim–Shisō Sister City Association will host a Friendship Garden Open House at Carrie Blake Park on Saturday, April 4, from 12 to 3 pm, inviting the community to enjoy spring blooms, cultural activities, and family‑friendly creativity.
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Beneficial Perception: How My View of Social Media Changed
Read more: Beneficial Perception: How My View of Social Media ChangedI used to believe that social media rewarded the people who posted the most. I thought the only way to grow as an Olympic Peninsula photographer or Pacific Northwest photographer was to constantly push out content. Over time, my perception shifted toward something more relational and sustainable. I now see that the true value of…
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Community engagement
Read more: Community engagementCommunity engagement, as described in David Meerman Scott’s The New Rules of Marketing and PR, is no longer about broadcasting messages outward. It’s about building genuine relationships, participating in conversations, and creating value within the communities you want to serve. Modern marketing is interactive, human-centered, and rooted in connection rather than persuasion. This perspective has…
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My potential target audience
Read more: My potential target audienceMy potential target audience is a creative, visually driven group that values storytelling, emotional resonance, and a sense of place. They are typically between the ages of 25 and 45 and include photographers, designers, small business owners, and people who appreciate cinematic imagery and meaningful narratives. Many of them are based in the Pacific Northwest…




















