Our family photo from Easter 1999 at my parents' home in Kinston, North Carolina. Many of us who love photography have a favorite niche that sparks our creativity. Some chase sunsets and misty mornings. Others…
If you’re a freelancer right now, you already know the landscape has shifted. Companies are pulling back, budgets are tightening, and many of us are staring at calendars that look far emptier than we’re used…
As we gather for Thanksgiving this year, my family and I are carrying both gratitude and grief. On Monday, we held a celebration service for my mother, who went home to be with the Lord…
Every Thanksgiving, I try to get at least one good group photo of our crew. This year’s gathering was extra special — we had four generations all together. My dad, Dorie, and I, my sisters…
Every fall and winter, my social media feed fills with familiar scenes — families in pumpkin patches, kids bundled up picking out Christmas trees, couples posing in front of twinkling lights. And every year, I…
James Nachtwey speaking at the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar, 2024.Hearing him share his life’s work reminded me why I chose this profession. His courage, empathy, and relentless pursuit of truth have shaped generations of visual storytellers…
The Grand Premiere night in Dar es Salaam culminated our week-long Storytelling Workshop with ABWE missionaries. Each participant shared their finished video story before an audience filled with their subjects, families, and friends. It’s always…
In today’s crowded marketplace, every organization is competing for attention. And in a world dominated by visuals, the quality of your images says a lot about who you are. So why should you hire a…
In February 2006, my first YWAM photography class gathered for a quick group photo—with my son Taylor and Chelle joining in, too! Grateful to have Dorie behind the camera capturing this moment where teaching, family,…
As a visual storyteller, pricing your work accurately is crucial to ensure fair compensation and reflect the value of your expertise and creativity. With the release of FotoQuote® Pro 8, Cradoc fotoSoftware has introduced significant…
Many people tell me, “I’m passionate about photography.” And I get it. That passion is where it all starts. But passion alone doesn’t make a professional. I’ve had another passion all my life—music. I love…
Introduction I sometimes think about our ancestors’ first fire. That flicker in the dark. How dangerous it must have seemed at first — a force to be tamed, understood, and wielded. And later, the simple,…
