There’s no shortage of photography knowledge out there. From the countless tutorials on YouTube to detailed blog posts like the ones right here, you could spend a lifetime learning about aperture, shutter speed, and sensor sizes — all without ever stepping foot in a classroom. With so many free and low-cost resources available online, it’s fair to ask: does it […]
Let’s talk about one of the trickiest little dance steps in the life of a photographer: saying no when a friend or family member asks you to shoot something—for free. If you’ve ever been guilted into bringing your camera to a cousin’s baby shower “just for a few shots,” or you’ve gotten the ol’ “hey, you’re already going to be […]
Photography, like almost every hobby, is expensive, and the camera lens and body you buy is only the beginning of the expenditure needed to enter and stay competitive in the photography game. If you are like me, and don’t have unlimited funds to spend on photography, it can be confusing to determine what will get you the biggest bang for […]
The Sacred Significance of Native Headdresses Let’s start with the basics: Native headdresses (like the Plains tribes’ war bonnets) are not just decorative hats – they are deeply spiritual and earned symbols of honor. In many Indigenous cultures, every feather in a headdress is earned through an act of bravery or leadership. These aren’t items you can buy at a […]
Let’s be honest—landscape photography is like fishing with a camera. You cast your tripod into the great unknown, baited with hope, and wait for nature to cooperate. Sometimes you catch gold. Other times, you get a sky so bland it looks like it called in sick. When I started my photographic journey, I fell hard for landscapes. There’s something deeply […]
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