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....