Through a Martian Lens: What It Would Be Like to Be a Photographer on Mars

Field Notes

When I first started my education in photography, I always fantasized about what it would be like to be a photographer in space and on other planets. I loved the idea of being the first person to capture never-before-seen landscapes or seeing the world from a...

The Invisible ROI: Why Professional Event Photography is a Growth Engine, Not an Expense

Business of Photography, Client Guides, Conference Photography, Event Photography, Field Notes

The Gap Between Marketing and Leadership I was recently chatting with a marketing director for a major conference. She was frustrated. She wanted me there for the full duration of the event, but her leadership did not see the “importance” of full-day...

The Vivid Ordinary: How William Eggleston Defined the Aesthetic of Modern Music

Field Notes, History of Photography

Photographer William Eggleston The first time I remember laying my eyes on a William Eggleston photo was on the bleachers at my Jr. High School in 2001. My best friend at the time had a bunch of older brothers who had great music taste. He handed me a Jimmy Eat World...

The “Round Table” Trap: 3 Seating Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Keynote Photos (and Engagement)

Business of Photography, Event Photography, Field Notes, Photography

You’ve booked the perfect keynote speaker, the San Diego venue looks incredible, and the AV team has the stage lighting dialed in. But as the speaker takes the stage, you notice something frustrating. Half the room is looking at their laptops, and the energy is...

Reclaiming the Process: Finding Your Photographic Voice in the Age of AI

Field Notes

The joy of making stuff is, quite simply, making stuff. But lately, I’ve been asking myself a hard question: In a world of automated software, AI masking, and instant culling, are we still “making” images, or are we just capturing data? With the rise of...