in the lifelight

notes from my life... by photojournalist Sarah A. Miller

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my roommate

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Noble E. Young Skate Park in Tyler TX

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Kutemba’s bridal shoot at the Women’s Building in Tyler, Texas. Photos by Sarah A. Miller https://sarahamiller.carbonmade.com/ 

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Happy Mardi Gras from Oak Cliff (Dallas), Texas!

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Tyler Morning Telegraph - Wheelchair basketball team brings new opportunities to Tyler community

It’s Tuesday night basketball practice for the Tyler Thorns and each player is giving it t...

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Tyler Morning Telegraph - Christian music: rapper Jest-E’s journey from gangster rap to gospel rap

On any given Sunday, Erick Bradley, 42, can be found sitting at a large desk behind the last pew...

Check out this story I wrote (and video!) about rapper Jest-E, chronicling his transition from a hardcore gangster rapper to a Christian music artist. 

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Christmas Cookies Time Lapse

Our family tradition in super speed!

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Road trip Dad. 

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Tyler Morning Telegraph - Catholic diocese seeks to foster faith in people with special needs

An unexpected learning opportunity presented itself as Lisa Bate held up flashcards for children...

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Tyler Morning Telegraph - Lindale Candy Company an icon among sweet tooths

LINDALE – Busy mom Tracee McCaslin isn’t ashamed to admit she has a sweet tooth.

Watch my video of Lindale Candy Co. owners hand making candy canes! 

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Getting ready... Hannah & Bryan 9.26 @ The Arbor

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Hannah & Kyle Wedding 9/26 at The Arbor

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Hannah & Kyle wedding at The Arbor in Tyler, Texas. 

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The Storytelling Secrets of 'This American Life' and Other Top Radio Programs

What makes narrative podcasts and radio shows so good, and so popular?Millions of listeners each week tune into shows like This American Life, Radiolab, Serial, and others. I've long been a huge fan of these kinds of shows, and, as someone who makes stories all the time, I wanted to find out what makes them so compelling. In my new graphic narrative Out on the Wire, I explored this question in comics form, and found a whole set of tools and techniques that seem simple, but when combined create a kind of alchemical magic that keeps us listening. Most importantly, these storytelling techni

love this!!! everything I always try to say about narrative storytelling told in cartoon format!

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#Katrina10: The Chiasson Family Finds Their Place in Tyler

Life was about family and celebration for Stacey Chiasson of St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2005 she had no choice but to move her family to Tyler, Texas--7 hours away.

A video I made this week... check it out & let me know what you think! beautiful, kind family I was glad to meet!

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