Let’s talk about passion. No, not the kind of “rah-rah” enthusiasm people force into their daily grind to make life feel less dull—but true, raw, deep passion. The kind that makes your heart race a little when you’re about to shoot something you’re obsessed with. If you’re passionate about what you’re photographing, it will show—every damn time.

You know when you see a photo that just punches you in the gut with emotion or beauty? That didn’t happen by accident....

Alright, let’s get real—AI is everywhere, and it’s not backing down anytime soon. From fully generated images that’ll make you do a double-take to the handy tricks in Photoshop (Ps) and Lightroom (Lr) that make edits a breeze, AI is changing the game. But depending on how you roll, this could be a blessing or a curse....

Imposter syndrome. It’s that feeling that creeps in late at night when you’re staring at your latest edits, questioning whether any of it is good enough. Or maybe it hits you as you’re scrolling through social media, seeing highlight reels from photographers who seem to have it all figured out. I’ve been there. Hell, I’ve lived there for most of my career and still....

I’ll admit it: smartphone cameras have come a long way. They’ve got more features than a Swiss Army knife—wide-angle lenses, AI enhancements, and low-light modes that practically see in the dark. But as much as I respect this evolution, let’s not get it twisted: no matter how advanced these little marvels get, they’re not about to replace a real camera anytime soon. And, frankly....

Drone photography has taken the world by storm. From real estate and commercial, to weddings, events and automotive shoots, drones are changing the game by capturing perspectives that once were limited to helicopters and scaffolding. Suddenly, the sky is not the limit—it’s the playground....