In this episode of the podcast I explore the idea of editing as translation. Rather than treating editing as technical cleanup, I look at how it becomes a way to interpret the lived moment of making a photograph. The camera captures facts but not the emot

In this episode of the podcast, we explore the quiet tension between the solitude of making photographs and the importance of sharing the work we create. Photography often begins in private moments of

Episode 557 of The Perceptive Photographer, we explore how true creativity in photography comes from emotional connection rather than technical mastery. Inspired by Galen Rowells The Inner Game of Outdoor Photography, the episode reflects on passion as t

In this week's podcast, we talk about burnout verse resting. Creative burnout and creative rest may look similar on the surface, but they come from very different places. Burnout is the slow unravelin

n episode 555 of The Perceptive Photographer, I celebrate what I like to call magic number day by exploring the creative power of photographing the familiar. I share some personal stories about finding inspiration close to home and talk about how so man

As the days get shorter, I find myself paying more attention to how light changes this time of year. The low angle of the sun, the long shadows, and the quiet warmth that hangs in the air all ask for

In this episode, I reflect on five simple ideas to help keep your creative life moving forward. From finishing imperfect work to embracing boredom, learning from feedback, and finding value in small,

In this episode of the Perceptive Photographer podcast, I explore what it means to trust your own eye. Like learning to read and write, photography requires more than technical skill. Making a photogr

In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer Podcast, I chat with Ken Carlson about moving from single images to building cohesive photographic projects. We explore motivation, intent, sequencing, a

n Episode 551 of The Perceptive Photographer, I explore how what I dont know often means more than what I do in my photography. Instead of trying to control every detail or follow every rule, Ive learned to embrace uncertainty. Leaving out elements, bre