Reading Time: 5 minutesFormer Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and historian Dr. Maurice Hobson share the stage during a panel discussion at the
It’s About Something, Not Of Something
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere’s a quote I’ve always loved from wildlife photographer Tin Man Lee: “The best wildlife photos are about something,
When a Member-Paid Organization Becomes Volunteer-Led: What Happens to Community?
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs I look forward to attending the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar next week, I’ve been reflecting on the role NPPA
Are We Living Traditions or Performing Them?
Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery fall and winter, my social media feed fills with familiar scenes — families in pumpkin patches, kids bundled
Finding Your Own Path in Photography
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJames Nachtwey speaking at the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar, 2024.Hearing him share his life’s work reminded me why I
Why Your Nonprofit Doesn’t Need Hollywood-Style Video to Move Hearts – and What to Do Instead
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Grand Premiere night in Dar es Salaam culminated our week-long Storytelling Workshop with ABWE missionaries. Each participant shared
Capturing the Spirit of Riverwood’s Pre-Homecoming Party
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis past weekend, I had the pleasure of photographing Riverwood International Charter School’s Pre-Homecoming Party. The event was held
Friday Night Under the Lights: Georgia Tech vs. Auburn Women’s Softball Exhibition
Reading Time: 5 minutesLast night, I took my gear to cover the exhibition game between Georgia Tech and Auburn under the lights,
Why I Love Photographing Private High Schools
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver the years, I’ve photographed students, faculty, and campuses at private high schools nationwide. And I must say—it’s some
Why Your Organization Should Hire a Professional Photographer
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn today’s crowded marketplace, every organization is competing for attention. And in a world dominated by visuals, the quality
Since 2006 — Teaching, Storytelling, and Chasing Dreams
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn February 2006, my first YWAM photography class gathered for a quick group photo—with my son Taylor and Chelle
Protesting Power: Visual Storytelling at the ‘No Kings’ Rally in Marietta
Reading Time: 2 minutesA frog, a diaper-clad baby, and a handmaid cross paths at the intersection of Roswell Road and Johnson Ferry
Why Upgrading to FotoQuote® Pro 8 is Essential for Photographers & Videographers
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a visual storyteller, pricing your work accurately is crucial to ensure fair compensation and reflect the value of
Passion Isn’t Enough — Turning Love for Photography Into Skill
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany people tell me, “I’m passionate about photography.” And I get it. That passion is where it all starts.
When AI Is the Fire of Our Age — Why Generative Intelligence May Be Humanity’s Next Wheel
Reading Time: 4 minutesIntroduction I sometimes think about our ancestors’ first fire. That flicker in the dark. How dangerous it must have
The Story Thread – Exploring Faith and Storytelling with Seth Royal Croft
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a storyteller, I’m always inspired by people who use their craft to connect hearts and minds across cultures—and