Naive Enough to Start
There’s a moment before anyone starts something new where they stand at the edge of what they don’t know. For some, that’s where they stop. For others, that’s where they begin. Naiveté—what we often dismiss…
Don’t Just Document It—Make People Feel It: A Guide for Photojournalists
Emotion is the difference between a photo that informs and one that stays with someone. In photojournalism, you’re not just documenting what happened—you’re helping people feel why it matters. Anyone can record an event. What…
Introducing Simple, Scalable Storytelling Services for Your Brand
Most organizations don’t struggle with knowing they need better visuals or stronger storytelling—they struggle with knowing where to start. Some need a single, powerful story to clarify who they are. Others need a steady flow…
When a Story Gets Attention… What Is It Really Revealing?
Over the past year, I’ve photographed many meaningful moments. Stories of faith.Stories of service.Stories of people doing quiet, important work that most never see. But this week, something different happened. My photojournalistic coverage of the…
What I Saw From Above and On the Ground in Roswell
There are moments when a story is best understood in layers—what you see from a distance, and what you feel when you’re standing inside it. Today’s “No Kings” rally at the corner of Holcomb Bridge…
What a Cue Rehearsal Taught Me About Better Storytelling
Most people only see the final performance.What they don’t see is the moment where everything either comes together—or falls apart. I recently photographed a cue rehearsal for the musical She Loves Me at Kennesaw State…
Bringing Order to Your Photos: A Practical System for Organizing a Lifetime of Images
Most people don’t realize how scattered their photos have become until they go looking for something specific—and can’t find it. Maybe it’s a family moment buried on an old CD. A trip stored on a…
Before You Take the Photo… Do This First
One of the biggest differences between someone who gets the shot and someone who misses it has very little to do with creativity—and everything to do with preparation. Moments don’t wait for you. If you’re…
ƒ/8 and Be There: The Timeless Advice That Still Wins
The little boy holds onto the sheep during a Mutton Busting event at a rodeo, similar to bull or bronc riding, in which children ride or race sheep—the Panaewa Stampede Rodeo at the Equestrian Center…
When You Don’t Have the Whole Story (And Why That Matters More Than You Think)
During week five of the Roswell Fire Citizens’ Academy, we focused on the role of the Public Information Officer. On the surface, it’s about communicating clearly during emergencies. But what struck me most is how…
When Your Dream Doesn’t Pay the Bills
In Lima, Peru, we practiced mock interviews to teach missionaries how to draw out authentic stories and work effectively with a translator. Great storytelling doesn’t happen by accident—it’s learned, refined, and practiced. Early in my…
What Chores Taught Me About Building a Successful Creative Business
A woman draws water from a well in Dakoro, Burkina Faso, West Africa, to supply her household’s daily needs. When I was growing up, my parents made sure my sisters and I had chores. Not…