Reading Time: 2 minutesYou’ve made the shift. You’re no longer just reporting what you do—you’ve embraced the power of story. But now
Why Many Missionaries Miss the Mark on Storytelling
Reading Time: 2 minutesCaption: With steady hands, she stitches fabric—each thread weaving a new beginning. Once without opportunity, she now has the
Do Your Homework Before Investing in Education: Avoid Wasting Time and Money
Reading Time: 3 minutesEducation is an investment, and like any investment, it should be approached with thorough research and careful planning. Unfortunately,
Mastery Matters: Why Clients Need Experts and How to Become One
Reading Time: 2 minutesStanley teaches lighting with the YWAM School of Photography in Kona, Hawaii. Photo by Dennis Fahringer In any field,
The Lost Art of Balance: Why We Must Reclaim the Right Brain in Society
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhy This Belongs on My Blog At first glance, this topic may seem unrelated to my usual focus on
Setting Up Adobe Lightroom on PC & Mac
Reading Time: 3 minutesAdobe Lightroom is a powerful tool for photographers, but getting it set up correctly can save you countless hours.
Finding Your Mission While Paying the Bills
Reading Time: 2 minutesDiscovering and living out your purpose is one of the most rewarding journeys in life. But for many, this
The Steve Jobs Lesson Every Photographer Needs to Hear
Reading Time: 3 minutesSavoring a well-earned macchiato break with James Dockery in Kosovo, recharging after long days of shooting, editing, and teaching
The Purpose Behind the Click
Reading Time: 2 minutesA friend sent me a link to a photographer traveling the country, capturing images with a twin-lens reflex camera
Ditching Paper: Why I Got the Dot Business Card (and Why You Should, Too)
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn today’s digital world, making connections quickly and efficiently is essential—especially for photographers and creatives like me. I recently
More Than a Classroom: How UTC’s Photo Night Connects Students, Professionals, and the Public
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe last presentation was the tables being turned. Billy Weeks was interviewed by Alexis McMurtry, a senior Communication major
Storytelling Through Events: Capturing Moments with Purpose
Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo Assignments, One Mission As a visual storyteller, every assignment presents an opportunity to connect people to the stories
The Power of Archiving: A 40-Year-Old Photo Request
Reading Time: 2 minutesA few days ago, I received an email that took me back to my early days as a photojournalist.
How to Build Relationships While Covering a Multi-Day Corporate Event
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a freelance photographer covering a company’s annual meeting or conference, your role extends beyond capturing great images—you’re also
When System Data Takes Over: My Hard Lesson in Mac Storage Management
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Friday, I ran into a frustrating issue that every digital creative dreads—my Mac ran out of space. As
Values + Trust = Relationship: How Freelance Photographers Can Go Beyond Transactions
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs an independent photographer, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking your work is just about delivering