How to Master Light Without Buying More Stuff

Too many photographers fall into the trap of thinking better images come from buying more gear. A new modifier, another light, the latest lens. But the truth? Mastery doesn’t come from what you have—it comes from how you use it. In this episode, I break down why...

Best and Worst Portfolio Reviews

The best and the worst portfolio reviews I’ve ever had in my career were actually both with the same exact client – just three years apart from one another. In this episode of Beyond the Image, I unpack what made each of these portfolio reviews so...

Image Stolen by Another Photographer

I just had my work stolen by another photographer who tried to pass it off and claim it was their own work. It all started when I received a DM from one of his past clients letting me know that this individual had my work posted on his Instagram profile and was...

Should You Photograph for Magazines?

Once considered the pinnacle of photographic achievement, shooting for magazines has drastically changed. In this episode of Beyond the Image, I’m pulling back the curtain on what the editorial landscape really looks like today—shrinking budgets, sponsored...