Six Months from Now
Big changes come from small efforts. Hereβs how to make steady, meaningful progress in your photography over the next six months - on your own terms.
Stop trying to make perfect photos
I used to chase βperfectβ photos. Now I embrace the flawsβand my images are better for it.
Start Where You Are
In photography, the best way to learn is to just take the shot. Forget perfect conditions and just start where you are.
I Did Another Gear Overhaul and Iβm Thrilled About It
I recently swapped out some gear in favor of a new direction Iβm taking. Read all about it in this detailed breakdown.
My Goal with Social Media
Some of my thoughts about social media and what I am trying to achieve in using these various social platforms.
The Best Editing Advice I Can Offer
Some tips and things to think about regarding editing your photos. What do you have to add to this list?
Simple Photography Advice I Wish I Knew Sooner
Some advice I would give my younger self if I could wind the clock back and start over on my photographic journey.
More Isnβt Always Better
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!
3 Tips to Make Presets Work for You
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?
What Is a Pro Photographer?
I call myself a pro photographer, but am I really one? How do you define a pro photographer?
The Tragic Brevity of Time
Time is fleeting, and I am changing how I spend mine. Iβm not interested in doing it all, so Iβve cut down on the things that donβt really matter. How about you?
Anything Above Zero Compounds
Do you believe you can only improve when you have large chunks of free time? I used to think that way, but donβt any longer. Hereβs how I approach that now.
YouTube is a Grind
I love YouTube, but it ainβt easy. This outlines my process and everything I go through to get a video out. You may be surprised at all it entails.
Once Youβve Started, Youβre Halfway There
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.
Why Iβm Blogging Again After All These Years
I used to blog all the time, for years, and then essentially quit. Now, I am blogging again every week, and I love it. Hereβs the background, and why I find myself in this position now.
I Take a Lot of Terrible Photos
It may look like I take great photos every time I go out, but I donβt. I take a lot of really bad photos, and thatβs ok.
The Power of Persistence
For a lot of us, photography can take a while to really learn and get comfortable with. There are a lot of variables, and sometimes it takes a while for it all to click. Here are my thoughts on that.
Did You Photoshop That?
Iβve been asked this question a LOT. In this blog, I share my thoughts about it. Itβs lengthy but hopefully gives you something to think about!
Flipping Rocks
My simple approach to learning how to edit photos is what I like to call βflipping rocksβ. We all did it as kids (right?) and frankly, itβs still useful today. Letβs talk about it!
Thereβs Too Much Social Media
Iβm changing my relationship with social media. Here are my thoughts about it, how I am using it (or not), and what I see myself spending the most time on.