One of the things Lightroom is supposed to do well is protect us from ourselves. When you import photos, Lightroom has that comforting checkbox: “Don’t Import Suspected Duplicates.” In theory, if an image already exists…
One of the most common questions I hear from photographers—especially those getting more serious about paid work—is surprisingly simple: “When is it actually safe to reformat my memory card?” The short answer is: later than…
When Technical Mastery Is No Longer the Differentiator There was a time when a photographer’s reputation rose or fell on technical proficiency. If you could consistently nail focus, exposure, timing, and composition—especially under challenging conditions—you…
If you’ve ever been responsible for photographing a large group, you already know the pressure. One blink, one blocked face, one row slightly out of focus—and suddenly you’re wishing you had a do-over. One of…
Anytime I buy new camera gear—or even pull something off the shelf that I haven’t used in a while—I remind myself of one simple truth: never take it to a client job until you’ve tested…
Shot with a 70mm lens on the drone to compress the distance from the property to I-75—a key selling point for logistics and distribution companies. When I’m out shooting with my drone—or capturing commercial real…
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…
More and more of my clients are moving from traditional projection screens to LED video boards. It’s a significant shift—when the stage lighting is close to daylight balance, those boards look incredible. The colors pop,…
I spent the weekend at the Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar with two Sigma ART lenses you’ve probably been seeing around the internet lately — the Sigma 28–45mm f/1.8 DG DN | Art and the Sigma 135mm…
Last night, I took my gear to cover the exhibition game between Georgia Tech and Auburn under the lights, a perfect challenge for storytelling through sports photography. The high-energy atmosphere, athletic motion, fast plays, and…
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…
One of the main reasons I used to buy new computers was simple: my older MacBook Pros couldn’t run the latest MacOS. Photographers depend on our computers for speed and compatibility with Lightroom, Photoshop, and…
