Caption: With steady hands, she stitches fabric—each thread weaving a new beginning. Once without opportunity, she now has the skills to build
Do Your Homework Before Investing in Education: Avoid Wasting Time and Money
Education is an investment, and like any investment, it should be approached with thorough research and careful planning. Unfortunately, many schools, training
Mastery Matters: Why Clients Need Experts and How to Become One
Stanley teaches lighting with the YWAM School of Photography in Kona, Hawaii. Photo by Dennis Fahringer In any field, from teaching to
The Lost Art of Balance: Why We Must Reclaim the Right Brain in Society
Why This Belongs on My Blog At first glance, this topic may seem unrelated to my usual focus on storytelling, photography, and
Setting Up Adobe Lightroom on PC & Mac
Adobe Lightroom is a powerful tool for photographers, but getting it set up correctly can save you countless hours. This guide will
Finding Your Mission While Paying the Bills
Discovering and living out your purpose is one of the most rewarding journeys in life. But for many, this takes time—often years—before
The Steve Jobs Lesson Every Photographer Needs to Hear
Savoring a well-earned macchiato break with James Dockery in Kosovo, recharging after long days of shooting, editing, and teaching at our video
The Purpose Behind the Click
A friend sent me a link to a photographer traveling the country, capturing images with a twin-lens reflex camera on film. It
Ditching Paper: Why I Got the Dot Business Card (and Why You Should, Too)
In today’s digital world, making connections quickly and efficiently is essential—especially for photographers and creatives like me. I recently invested in a
More Than a Classroom: How UTC’s Photo Night Connects Students, Professionals, and the Public
The last presentation was the tables being turned. Billy Weeks was interviewed by Alexis McMurtry, a senior Communication major at the University
Storytelling Through Events: Capturing Moments with Purpose
Two Assignments, One Mission As a visual storyteller, every assignment presents an opportunity to connect people to the stories behind the moments.
The Power of Archiving: A 40-Year-Old Photo Request
A few days ago, I received an email that took me back to my early days as a photojournalist. The message started
How to Build Relationships While Covering a Multi-Day Corporate Event
As a freelance photographer covering a company’s annual meeting or conference, your role extends beyond capturing great images—you’re also building relationships. Whether
When System Data Takes Over: My Hard Lesson in Mac Storage Management
On Friday, I ran into a frustrating issue that every digital creative dreads—my Mac ran out of space. As someone who regularly
Values + Trust = Relationship: How Freelance Photographers Can Go Beyond Transactions
As an independent photographer, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking your work is just about delivering images. A client
What My Uncle’s Trumpet Taught Me About Photography
I recently inherited my uncle’s English Besson 10-10 trumpet, a beautifully crafted instrument with a rich, resonant tone. As I started playing