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The best time to plant a tree

Sometimes the biggest thing holding back our photography is simply waiting too long to try something new. Here's a lesson I learned about taking action, overcoming hesitation, and growing my editing skills.

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Throwing spaghetti at the wall

Better photo editing doesn't have to be complicated. After years of trial and error, I've developed a simple approach built around three things: Light, Detail, and Color. Here's how having a plan can help you edit with more confidence and get better results.

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I’m Not a Photojournalist

Photography does not have to be a perfect record of reality. I edit my images to capture how a place felt, not just how it looked, and believe there's room for documentary photography and artistic expression.

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Whatever happened to HDR?

HDR photography has come a long way from the over-the-top look that made it famous. Here's why I still bracket exposures today - and why HDR has always been about capturing light, not creating a special effect.

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I Don’t Know What Kind of Photographer I Am

When people ask what kind of photographer I am, I usually say "travel photographer." It's an easy answer - but not a very complete one. I photograph whatever catches my attention while exploring a place. Recently I've been wondering if there's a better way to describe what I do - or if I even need a label at all.

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