As professional photographers, many spent decades chasing light, meeting deadlines, and crafting images for clients. But we may have set down our cameras somewhere once the assignments stopped coming. I’ve noticed a trend among many…
Photographer and educator Todd Bigelow shares real-world insights during the Business of Photography Workshop, hosted by ASMP/Atlanta. A powerful reminder that success in photography isn’t just about your images—it’s about how you run your business.…
As a freelance photographer and visual storyteller, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking we compete for jobs, fight for exposure, and try to be the best. But here’s a thought that changed…
Well, today didn’t go as planned. Instead of spending my workday creating stories or editing videos, I fixed my MacBook Pro. Again. This morning, I opened my laptop and was greeted with a warning: “Your…
If you’re a photographer trying to stay relevant and profitable in 2025, you already know just being “good with a camera” isn’t enough. The photographers who thrive today aren’t just capturing images—they’re building trust, solving…
This year’s 4th of July celebration was a little different for us—but in the best way possible. Our friends George and Robbie Coppenhaver graciously invited us to join them for fireworks in their cul-de-sac inside…
When I started in photography, getting the exposure right meant knowing your film, your light, and your camera like the back of your hand. There were no histograms or blinking highlights, just your eyes, meter,…
Teaching Light with Purpose—During a hands-on lighting demo at the School of Photography with YWAM in Kona, Hawaii, I showed students how using gels on off-camera flash can better shift the background's mood and color…
Great teaching doesn’t just transfer knowledge—it builds trust, invites vulnerability, and creates space for laughter. Here’s a fun moment with students and staff from the YWAM School of Photography in Kona, Hawaii, where we didn’t…
If you’ve been holding on to your DSLR, hoping to squeeze out a little more life from it, it’s time to consider upgrading seriously. The industry has spoken—and mirrorless cameras aren’t just the future but…
Friendships aren’t just lovely to have—they’re essential. Research consistently shows that strong social bonds improve physical health, mental well-being, and longevity. Friendships help us live longer, manage stress better, and give us a sense of…
During one of our early scouting trips for the Storytellers Abroad Multimedia Missions Workshop, Jeff Raymond and I are overlooking the Pacific in Lima, Peru. Like Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road, this journey wasn’t…
