"People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe."—Simon Sinek In a world bombarded with messages from every direction, it’s easy to feel…
One of the most common conversations I have with clients starts with this: "We need a quick video."or"Can you come take a few photos for us?" While it’s always tempting to jump straight to creating…
Caption: A male rose-breasted grosbeak, often called a "cut-throat" for its striking red chest, stops by my feeder during spring migration. Sometimes the best photography subjects aren't far away.They're right outside your window. Lately, I’ve…
When Alvin Toffler’s book Powershift hit the shelves in 1990, I was one of the many who picked it up, read it with curiosity, and wondered what the future might hold. Toffler made a bold…
Photo by Dennis Fahringer As someone who helps businesses and nonprofits tell compelling stories to connect with their audiences, I've often wrestled with this question: How frequently should I tell my own story? When you…
Every day, around the world, nuns, missionaries, aid workers, and volunteers roll up their sleeves and do the quiet work of caring for the hungry, the sick, the lonely, and the forgotten. So, how did…
I used to think backing up my photos to CD and DVD was a smart move. I used high-quality discs, labeled them carefully, and even stored them neatly in binders—four per page, front and back.…
David Cifuentes Velazquez, a coffee grower and member of the Just Coffee Cooperative, shares with visitors how coffee is grown in Salvador Urbina, Chiapas, Mexico. His excitement is contagious, especially as he tells how the…
Caption: Pastor Anani Martouka stands in front of the thriving ABWE church plant he leads in Kpegelonou, Togo. In addition to pastoring, he teaches at the Bible Institute, equipping future pastors to help transform communities…
As storytellers and photojournalists, it’s easy to fall in love with a “look.” We all have go-to techniques—such as shallow depth of field, dramatic off-camera lighting, or a high-contrast edit—that feel safe and impressive. But…
Photo Caption: Rynaldo Cifuentes, president of the Café Justo Cooperative and a respected leader in Salvador Urbina, emphasizes one powerful truth — one community, one mission, one vision for a better future. Most ministries and…
Photo by Jeff Raymond: Stanley Leary in front of the Government Palace of Peru during a storytelling workshop in Lima, guiding participants on capturing powerful visual narratives. Over the years, I’ve mentored creatives at all…
