Reading Time: 4 minutesTwo cowgirls who have dismounted from their horses are attempting to flip the steer to complete the sequence. In
Your Photo Isn’t the Whole Story
Reading Time: 3 minutesChief Pabel Troche couldn’t help but laugh in this moment during the Roswell Citizens’ Fire Academy. He had just
What a Bald Eagle Taught Me About Patience, Preparation, and Business
Reading Time: 4 minutes[NIKON Z 9, NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Z TC-1.4x, Mode = Manual, ISO 4500, 1/2500, ƒ/8, (35mm
Understanding Anxiety Through Life Moments and Work Disruptions
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere are moments in life that seem small on the outside but create a cascade of thoughts on the
Why Your Gut Reacts Before Your Brain: What Photojournalists Can Teach Us About Seeing
Reading Time: 4 minutesI’ve long believed that photojournalists don’t just take pictures—they train themselves to see. And in doing so, they uncover
Seeing the Story Differently at Atlanta’s Eid Celebration
Reading Time: 4 minutesFor years, I’ve attended the Atlanta Mayor’s Eid Celebration with a camera in hand—there to serve a client, ensure
My First Bald Eagle: Why Being Ready Matters More Than Being Perfect
Reading Time: 3 minutes[NIKON Z 9, NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Z TC-1.4x, Mode = Manual, ISO 9000, 1/2500, ƒ/8, (35mm
AI Didn’t Replace Visual Storytelling—It Raised the Bar for Emotional Truth
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere’s a lot of noise right now about AI in visual storytelling. Some say it will replace photographers. Others
If the Camera Can Do Everything… What’s Left for the Photographer?
Reading Time: 4 minutesI’ve been watching cameras get smarter my entire career. Today, you can pick up a camera that will track
Why Smart Organizations Lead With Visual Storytelling
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf your goal is to get people to understand what you do, words will get you there. If your
Stop Living in Binary: Why Freelancers Need to Embrace the Infinite Game
Reading Time: 3 minutesMost freelancers I meet are exhausted—and it’s not just from the workload. It’s from the way we’ve been trained
When “Just Show Up and Shoot” Isn’t Enough
Reading Time: 5 minutesMost people think great photography is about what happens when the shutter clicks. It’s not. It’s about everything that
Why Easter Eggs Matter (And What Photographers Should See That Others Miss)
Reading Time: 2 minutesMost people see Easter eggs and think of color, candy, and kids running through the yard. As photographers, we
Naive Enough to Start
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere’s a moment before anyone starts something new where they stand at the edge of what they don’t know.
Don’t Just Document It—Make People Feel It: A Guide for Photojournalists
Reading Time: 3 minutesEmotion is the difference between a photo that informs and one that stays with someone. In photojournalism, you’re not
Introducing Simple, Scalable Storytelling Services for Your Brand
Reading Time: 2 minutesMost organizations don’t struggle with knowing they need better visuals or stronger storytelling—they struggle with knowing where to start.