Caption: Straight from Tel Aviv to ATL, Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder brought the house down with his sharp, witty, and relatable humor!
Do You Really Need That New Camera? Here’s How I Decide When to Upgrade
Every time a camera company releases a new model, the internet goes crazy. The reviews start flooding in, YouTube thumbnails scream “GAME
The Unseen 25%: What Freelancers Spend Their Time Doing
The past few days have been a bit of a reality check, and if you’re freelancing or running your own business, you
When Stress Sneaks In: How to Spot It, Own It, and Move Forward
This morning, I made a simple mistake in Quicken—one of those errors where you realize it just a second too late. I
Smart Shooting: How I Use GPS and Face Recognition to Add Value for Clients
As a storyteller and brand builder, I’ve found that embedding GPS data and utilizing facial recognition in my photography workflow enhances my
Why the Words We Use Matter More Than Ever
Photo Caption: David and Tami Woods are beginning a new chapter in Bobo, Burkina Faso—and they’re not doing it alone. As they
Why I Shoot RAW: It’s All About the Latitude
When people ask me why I still shoot in RAW instead of JPEG or TIFF, I smile and say, “It’s about options.”
Why Human Storytellers Still Matter in an AI World
Everywhere you turn, someone’s talking about how AI is changing everything—from writing scripts to editing videos and even generating photos. As a
Honoring the Heart of Healthcare – National Nurses Day
Rose Nantonah, a nurse, is setting up an IV with a child patient at the Baptist Medical Center in Nalerigu, Ghana. Today
When Words Aren’t Enough: Why Music and Photography Let My Soul Speak
For as long as I can remember, words have never quite been enough. They often come out tangled, too late, or not
The Power of Patterns: How Autism Shapes My Life as a Storyteller and Brand Builder
Photo by Dennis Fahringer If you’ve ever worked with me, you know I’m constantly learning. That’s not just a professional habit—it’s wired
Big News: FOCUS Has a New Name — Welcome to The Story Thread
Over the past few years, I’ve walked alongside many of you through conversations, workshops, and stories shared under the name FOCUS. That
The Power of Consistent Messaging: Breaking Through the Noise with Storytelling
Every face tells a story. Consistent, human-centered storytelling cuts through and connects in a world overwhelmed by noise. It’s not about saying
The Importance of Storytelling in Building Relationships with Your Audience
“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.” —Simon
Story First: Why Strategy Beats Speed Every Time
One of the most common conversations I have with clients starts with this: “We need a quick video.”or“Can you come take a
Why Photographing Birds at Your Birdfeeder is Surprisingly Therapeutic
Caption: A male rose-breasted grosbeak, often called a “cut-throat” for its striking red chest, stops by my feeder during spring migration. Sometimes