Photography tips, client stories, and field notes from 28 years behind the camera.
I am quiet. Not cold, not uninterested, not checked out. Here is what it is actually like to work with me, from the first handshake to the final gallery.
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Most people walk into a portrait session with the same thought: I don't know what to do with my hands. That is completely my problem to solve, not yours.
April 10, 2026
Wardrobe is one of the most overlooked parts of portrait preparation and one of the most powerful. What you wear in a portrait becomes part of your visual record.
April 17, 2026
Where your portrait will be used shapes everything about how it should be made. LinkedIn is not the same as a press kit. A thumbnail is not the same as a large print.
April 17, 2026
What separates a headshot that works from one that just exists. What to look for in a Columbus headshot photographer and how to prepare for your session.
April 17, 2026
A portrait lives in the details. Not just the lighting or the lens, but the crease in your collar, the line of your beard, the state of your hands in frame.
March 30, 2026
Why I still develop my own negatives in 2026, what Rodinal teaches you about patience, and when I reach for the Mamiya instead of the R5.
March 15, 2026
Nonprofits and universities are not difficult clients. They have specific needs, specific timelines, and specific ways of working. Here is how to serve them well.
March 15, 2026
Event photography is not about being in the right place at the right time. It is about knowing the room before the room fills up.
March 15, 2026