2025 was a busy and exciting year for my photography business. In this post, I’m sharing a transparent look at what worked, what didn’t, and where I’m focusing in 2026. From YouTube and blogging to newsletters, social media, digital products, and webinars, here’s a breakdown of my results, lessons learned, and plans for the year ahead.

I was quite surprised to find out my most viewed video in 2025 was actually about Lightroom, and not Luminar. You can never predict what is going to happen.

I’ve long been a fan of shooting landscapes with a wide angle lens, but on my recent trip to Colorado I tried something very different - and it totally changed my thinking on what I bring on a landscape trip now.

I often describe myself as a landscape photographer, but that isn’t the full, true story. In this blog, I delve into that topic based on what I experienced, and witnessed, in Colorado recently.

I never set out to become a YouTuber — it just sort of happened. Reaching 50,000 subscribers made me pause to look back on how this unexpected journey began, what it’s taught me, and what comes next.

A week in the mountains taking photos is always fun, but doubly so when you get to meet up with some amazing photographers in the process. Here’s who I hung out with up in Colorado!

Big changes come from small efforts. Here’s how to make steady, meaningful progress in your photography over the next six months - on your own terms.

I used to chase “perfect” photos. Now I embrace the flaws—and my images are better for it.

In photography, the best way to learn is to just take the shot. Forget perfect conditions and just start where you are.

I recently swapped out some gear in favor of a new direction I’m taking. Read all about it in this detailed breakdown.

Some of my thoughts about social media and what I am trying to achieve in using these various social platforms.

Some tips and things to think about regarding editing your photos. What do you have to add to this list?

Some advice I would give my younger self if I could wind the clock back and start over on my photographic journey.

Do you ever realize that you have gone too far in your editing? In this essay, I examine that idea and discuss what I do about it. Avoid over-editing with these simple tips!

Presets - some photographers love them, and some hate them. Here are my thoughts on why I think they are useful. How do you feel about them?

I call myself a pro photographer, but am I really one? How do you define a pro photographer?

Time is fleeting, and I am changing how I spend mine. I’m not interested in doing it all, so I’ve cut down on the things that don’t really matter. How about you?

Do you believe you can only improve when you have large chunks of free time? I used to think that way, but don’t any longer. Here’s how I approach that now.

I love YouTube, but it ain’t easy. This outlines my process and everything I go through to get a video out. You may be surprised at all it entails.

I have found that my biggest hurdle to getting something done, or learning something new, is usually just me. I just have to get started. I have to take that first step. Just do it.