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
What My Uncle’s Trumpet Taught Me About Photography
Reading Time: 4 minutesI recently inherited my uncle’s English Besson 10-10 trumpet, a beautifully crafted instrument with a rich, resonant tone. As
The Photographer’s Guide to Marketing on a Budget
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a photographer and small business owner, mastering marketing can feel overwhelming, especially with limited funds. However, you can
Rediscovering the Beauty Outside Your Window
Reading Time: 3 minutesToday’s snowstorm brought more than just a blanket of white to Roswell, Georgia; it brought a sense of wonder
The Art of the Cull: Narrowing Down 6,589 Photos from the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Reading Time: 3 minutesSports photography is often as much about what you discard as what you keep. I shot 6,589 images over
Beyond the Assignment: Building a Photo Library for Clients
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen shooting photos for clients, my goal isn’t just to fulfill the immediate assignment and create a resource that