Reading Time: 2 minutesA photojournalist is more than a passive observer in the moments before a shot. Eyes alert, breath steady, hands
Resilience, Agency, and the Creative Journey — Lessons from Cory Richards
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs someone who’s spent a lifetime listening to people’s stories, I’ve learned that what we often admire most in
Seeing the Big Picture: How a Drone Told the Story of Cops ‘N Cars
Reading Time: 2 minutesToday I had the chance to photograph the Fifth Annual Cops ‘N Cars Show—a vibrant, family-friendly event held at
“Seeing Is Believing”—But Are You Showing the Right Story?
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the Panaewa Stampede Rodeo, a cowboy’s rope lands true around the steer’s neck—capturing the split-second precision and intensity
When the Work Ends… But the Calling Doesn’t
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn 1990, I lost my job with the International Mission Board. Budget cuts. One day I was doing meaningful
Why Friendship Feels So Hard in Your 20s — And What to Do About It
Reading Time: 3 minutesInsights from a Mentor Who’s Walked This Road with You One of my greatest joys is teaching and mentoring
Beating the Odds: What 23 Years as a Freelancer Has Taught Me
Reading Time: 2 minutesPhoto by Robin Rayne In 2002, I left a full-time job to launch my freelance career as a visual
Balancing Discernment and Warmth in Teaching (Especially When You’re Wired for Directness)
Reading Time: 3 minutesPhoto by Dorie Griggs One of the strengths I bring to my workshops, especially the intense one-week kind, is
Why Teaching Is One of My Greatest Loves
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis past week, I had the privilege of teaching lighting to the School of Photography students at YWAM Dunham.
Why I Need Time to Process—and How It Helps Me Work Better
Reading Time: 2 minutesPhoto by: Dennis Fahringer Over the years, I’ve understood that I need more time to process things than many.
Tips from a Photographer: Getting the Best Headshots for Actors
Reading Time: 2 minutesPlus: Shout-out to Julie for Rocking Her Presentation! Yesterday, my friend Julie gave a fantastic presentation to a group
The Power of Curiosity in the Life of a Photographer
Reading Time: 2 minutesCaption: Stanley Leary teaches studio lighting in the School of Photography in Kona, Hawaii. [photo by: Dennis Fahringer] If
When Photographers Help Each Other Out: Ethics & Best Practices
Reading Time: 2 minutesCaption: Straight from Tel Aviv to ATL, Israeli comedian Yohay Sponder brought the house down with his sharp, witty,
Do You Really Need That New Camera? Here’s How I Decide When to Upgrade
Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery time a camera company releases a new model, the internet goes crazy. The reviews start flooding in, YouTube
The Unseen 25%: What Freelancers Spend Their Time Doing
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe past few days have been a bit of a reality check, and if you’re freelancing or running your
When Stress Sneaks In: How to Spot It, Own It, and Move Forward
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis morning, I made a simple mistake in Quicken—one of those errors where you realize it just a second