In This Journal
Notes, stories, and quiet moments, gathered under loose threads.
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.
The Moment That Stays
Back to the Future
An editorial nod to the glamorous excess of the past with a wink to the rebellion of today.
Let’s Do the Math
Understanding Photographer Rates: Breaking Down What You’re Really Paying For in Portrait, Event, and Headshot Sessions
The Many Faces of Maria
Headshot Photography for Actors: Capturing Authentic Expression and Character Transformations
What to Wear for Headshots
A Study in Simplicity