Change is Freedom
This weeks post is partially taken from the photography challenges I wrote a while back. I’ve added a little more to this post, but if you enjoy the concept of the challenge you can download […]
Finding Comfort in Discomfort
Waking up well before for sunrise in Mrauk U, Myanmar required a bit of effort and discomfort. We all suffer from a little discomfort now and then. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes more than just a little […]
Focusing on the Process: Part 2
Men from Kalofer, Bulgaria on Yordanovden. This will be a follow-up to the previous post, Focusing on the Process. I recently I ran into some applicable elements from that post. In particular, I was challenged to […]
Focusing on the Process
Landscape photos benefit from prioritizing the process, while elements like people and nature are out of your control. Prioritize the Process Over Your Results I’ve written about Stoicism in the past and, in part, today’s […]
Photo Backstories: Apprentice Monk
Things got busy for a while, but I’m trying to get back at this. For the sake of ease, and while my time to write is limited, I’m planning to discuss some of my photos […]
Street Portrait Stories
In last week’s post, Street Portraits: Talking with Strangers, we discussed the importance of talking with strangers. Beyond the studies that seem to show the benefits of talking with strangers, it can be helpful to […]
Street Portraits: Talking with Strangers
I’ve taken two Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality tests over the years. Once in college for a psychology course. The other was a few years ago while serving in the U.S. Peace Corps. The one I took […]
Appreciating Imperfection
Appreciating Imperfection Life is the embodiment of imperfection. Learning to appreciate imperfection is learning to appreciate life. Furthermore, appreciating imperfection can help your photography. It can also make life easier along the way. Sometimes, at […]
Learning Photography from a Marine Sniper: Working with Stress
Learning Photography from a Marine Sniper: Working with Stress This week we will continue with the series, Learning Photography from a Marine Sniper. The specific subject for this part of the series will be working […]
Learning Photography from a Marine Sniper
Learning Photography from a Marine Sniper Having served as a Marine Scout Sniper, I’ve had an opportunity to develop my observation skills. I believe this has significantly contributed to my development as a photographer. So, […]