
A Gobo, a Snoot, and a Sandwich
Learn how I used an optical snoot, a few gobos, and a budget lens to create moody, window-style light for a tomato still life. Sandwiches included.

A Photo Project Is Born: I Mourn In Their Place
A photo series born from storm and sorrow—using images and haiku to mourn, reflect, and heal after Hurricane Helene took down eleven beloved trees.

ISO Speed: Sensitivity, Signal, and Creative Control
Learn how ISO affects exposure, image quality, and creative control in photography—covering digital vs. film, dynamic range, and when to use high or low ISO.