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As a photographer, educator, and lifelong learner, I’ve spent years exploring how people grow creatively—what leads to lasting improvement, not just surface-level results. One idea that has shaped both my personal practice and the way I teach is the concept of deliberate practice—something I first encountered in the book Peak by psychologist Anders Ericsson. Deliberate…
Managing your Lightroom catalog can feel overwhelming. Should you keep everything in one catalog or split your images across several? This is one of the most common questions I get from photographers, and from my experience, the answer is clear: a single catalog is almost always the better choice. Why a Single Catalog Works Best…
I received an email recently asking if my emphasis on composition and visual design could potentially take the fun out of photography for someone who values a more “free-flowing” and spontaneous approach. I realized that perhaps I had given the impression that my own approach to photography was regimented and structured in this way. If…
Whether you’re sharing your work online or preparing a file for a print service, knowing the right export settings makes all the difference. In my latest video, I walk you through my go-to workflows for exporting images, ensuring they look their best no matter where they’re displayed. You’ll learn: ✅ How to use Lightroom Mobile…
I enjoy reading about the gear and tools others use, and I’ve shared my own gear list over the years. However, it’s been a while, so I thought this would be a good time to update that list with my current setup. This is not necessarily a “recommended” list of gear, but rather what works…