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 find

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 le

In this podcast episode, the importance of silence in photography is explored. Embracing quiet helps us be present, notice details, and connect with subjects. By slowing down and inviting stillness, w

When it comes to growth in photography, its easy to get caught up in the wrong metrics. In this weeks episode, I dig into the idea of measuring progress in ways that might make for better growth in

We often talk about telling a story in photography. But when you look closer, a single image may only hold part of the story: the introduction, the climax, or maybe the resolution. In this weeks po

In this episode, I talk with you about finding the right balance in your photography, or what I call your creative spice level. Based on a trip out for Thai food, I share how important it is to chal