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.” But let me break that down a bit more, because the truth is—RAW…
Month: May 2025
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 storyteller who’s spent decades working alongside nonprofits, missionaries, and small businesses, I see…
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 is National Nurses Day, and I want to take a moment to recognize…
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 at all. Growing up on the autism spectrum, I struggled with language, both…
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 into who I am. Being on the autism spectrum has given me a…
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 space was born from a desire to gather with like-minded storytellers, visual creatives,…
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 more—it’s about saying what matters, clearly and consistently. We live in a world…