Reading Time: 3 minutesOutdoor photography offers beautiful natural backdrops—but also lighting challenges. Harsh sun, heavy shadows, and uneven skin tones are all
The Cure for Burnout Isn’t More Hustle—It’s Community (and Purpose)
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a freelancer, I’ve mastered independence, built routines, met deadlines, and delivered quality work. But sooner or later, the
Leadership Isn’t a Title – It’s an Emotional Skill We Learn
Reading Time: 2 minutesTemple head coach Dawn Staley commands the floor with focus and fire during a matchup against Georgia Tech on
When Deep Curiosity Feels Like a Solo Journey
Reading Time: 2 minutesCaption: This photo means a great deal to me. I’m pictured with Bill Bangham, one of my closest friends
Don’t Skip the Story: Why Leading with Local Impact Opens Doors for Global Leadership Work
Reading Time: 3 minutesCaption:Media missionary Hannah Strayer extends a hand to Pastor Samweli Chacha in Tanzania, documenting his story — a story
The Final Lens: Metacognition in Photojournalism
Reading Time: 2 minutesA photojournalist is more than a passive observer in the moments before a shot. Eyes alert, breath steady, hands
Resilience, Agency, and the Creative Journey — Lessons from Cory Richards
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs someone who’s spent a lifetime listening to people’s stories, I’ve learned that what we often admire most in
Seeing the Big Picture: How a Drone Told the Story of Cops ‘N Cars
Reading Time: 2 minutesToday I had the chance to photograph the Fifth Annual Cops ‘N Cars Show—a vibrant, family-friendly event held at
“Seeing Is Believing”—But Are You Showing the Right Story?
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the Panaewa Stampede Rodeo, a cowboy’s rope lands true around the steer’s neck—capturing the split-second precision and intensity
When the Work Ends… But the Calling Doesn’t
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn 1990, I lost my job with the International Mission Board. Budget cuts. One day I was doing meaningful
Why Friendship Feels So Hard in Your 20s — And What to Do About It
Reading Time: 3 minutesInsights from a Mentor Who’s Walked This Road with You One of my greatest joys is teaching and mentoring
Beating the Odds: What 23 Years as a Freelancer Has Taught Me
Reading Time: 2 minutesPhoto by Robin Rayne In 2002, I left a full-time job to launch my freelance career as a visual
Balancing Discernment and Warmth in Teaching (Especially When You’re Wired for Directness)
Reading Time: 3 minutesPhoto by Dorie Griggs One of the strengths I bring to my workshops, especially the intense one-week kind, is
Why Teaching Is One of My Greatest Loves
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis past week, I had the privilege of teaching lighting to the School of Photography students at YWAM Dunham.
Why I Need Time to Process—and How It Helps Me Work Better
Reading Time: 2 minutesPhoto by: Dennis Fahringer Over the years, I’ve understood that I need more time to process things than many.
Tips from a Photographer: Getting the Best Headshots for Actors
Reading Time: 2 minutesPlus: Shout-out to Julie for Rocking Her Presentation! Yesterday, my friend Julie gave a fantastic presentation to a group