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Stress Relief Through Photography

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Hello friends. I have an honest question for you, and one I hope you take a moment to consider: how are you? That question is powerful,

Why Community Matters with Photography Education

February 19, 2021 No Comments

You’ve got a camera and a desire to take better photographs. You want to take photos like you see on Instagram or some of your

Is It Okay To Love Broken Things?

January 4, 2021 No Comments

I was driving down a country road going a bit too fast trying to make it to a destination I had on Google Maps that

The Concept of Delight (And Why I Love My Fuji Camera)

December 27, 2020 No Comments

People often ask me why I’ve chosen Fuji to be “my” camera system. Ask almost anyone who knows a lot about modern digital technology about

Could You Could Use a Focused Photography Community?

December 26, 2020 No Comments

Are you tired of the algorithm-based world of social media and online platforms we all use online? If so, I have an alternative for you

A Quick Dramatic Photo Edit Using Darkroom, Lightroom and Photoshop

November 25, 2020 No Comments

I took this photo earlier today on the way home from a friend’s house. It was rainy and dreary, and I didn’t even get out

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