In This Journal
Notes, stories, and quiet moments, gathered under loose threads.
Anna’s Session, New York, May 11
To be on someone’s wishlist. To walk slowly through golden light. This is what a photo session can be.
The Presence of Memory
Why black and white portraits still matter.
Not a Manifesto: Three Ways I See the World
Cinematic portraits, honest reportage, and soulful brand photography in Jersey City, New York & beyond
The Cost of Being Nice
A photographer’s confession: how people-pleasing holds back the art.
The First No
(or Can Photographers Say No?)
How to Get Published as a Photographer
Advice From a Former Photo Editor
Portrait of Aitalina
A Writer, A Mother, A Moment
A Little Feature on Storytelling and Photography
Fewer Clicks, More Soul
Updating Luna’s modeling digitals and watching her grow
8 Iconic Film Characters and the 35mm Cameras They Carried
A Photographer’s Search for Stories Hidden in the Shadows of Old Movies
Cinematic Portraits in Hamilton Park
A Morning with Evelyn
Snowstorm in the Rain
Beyond the Rule of Thirds: The Secret Language of Composition
A Quiet Morning in the Studio
Photographing a Former Model’s Family and the Magic of Letting Moments Unfold
A Tapestry of Traditions
Celebrating Cultural Narratives Through the Lens of Memory
Low-Light vs. Flash Photography
Why Natural Light is Taking Over
How to Pose for Photos If You’re Camera Shy Without Feeling Awkward
Embracing the Quiet Hope of Spring
Portrait Photography in New York and New Jersey
Luna’s Fresh Digitals That Opened Doors
Updating model digitals (or Polaroids) for a 6-year-old’s open casting—or why simple, natural test shots make all the difference.
