Summer Cleaning—or: Confessions of a Mobile Gear Maximalist Who Shoots Like a Minimalist
That viral ‘gear flat-lay’? It’s my closet—not my daily carry. Truth is, I shoot best with just an iPhone. Gear has its place (hello, YouTube), but magic happens when you strip it all away. No cages, no filters—just you and the moment. The best camera bag? Your back pocket. 🚀
Stop Featuring Your Editing Skills
If your edit gets noticed before your photo does, you’ve missed the mark. True skill lies in subtlety—balancing light, composition, and emotion without overprocessing. Editing is a tool, not the art. Shoot with intent. Edit with restraint. Let the image shine.
Learn Your Damn Chords
Stop overcomplicating iPhone photography. You don’t need endless tutorials or fancy gear—just 12 foundational skills. Light, focus, composition, emotion. Master these ‘chords,’ practice daily, and your photos transform. No secrets. No fluff. Just craft.
Lightroom, Schmightroom: Why I Don’t Use It—and Don’t Miss It
I’ve shot 1M+ iPhone photos across 50 countries—using only Apple Photos. No Lightroom, no presets, no excuses. Great photography isn’t about sliders; it’s about seeing. If your image needs rescuing in post, maybe it’s not worth saving.
I Practice What I Preach
At 71, I’ve shot over a million iPhone photos—no DSLR safety net. If I recommend it, I’ve dragged it through deserts and monsoons first. This isn’t influencer fluff; it’s hard-won truth. Want real mobile photography? Let’s work.
If They Had iPhones: What History’s Greatest Photographers Might Say Today
What if Cartier-Bresson shot with an iPhone? A thought experiment with photography’s legends—from Maier’s secret snaps to Adams’ skepticism. Tools evolve, but the soul of a great image remains. (Spoiler: Some ghosts are nodding approval.)
You Don’t Know Jack
From Cape Cod to iPhone photography fame—this is the unfiltered journey of Jack Hollingsworth. Bible student, corporate filmmaker, divorced dad, and accidental mobile photography pioneer. At 71, he’s still chasing light, one iPhone click at a time. Now you know Jack.
A Photographer, a Democrat, and an Atheist Walk Into a Bar…
Photographer. Democrat. Atheist. At 71, I’ve stopped pretending art is neutral. My work is raw, political, and unapologetically human. If you want safe sunsets, look elsewhere. But if you crave truth in every frame—pull up a chair. The light’s always good here.
Turn That Goddamn Thing Off
From a rebellious teen with a transistor radio to an iPhone photographer capturing life’s fleeting beauty—this is a story of defiance, devotion, and seeing the world differently. Technology wasn’t a distraction; it was my lifeline. And no, I won’t put the ‘goddamn thing’ down.
Celebrating Girl Dad: A Tender Tribute
Being a “girl dad” is about showing up with kindness, listening, and leading with love. Daughters teach strength, nuance, and compassion, forever changing their father’s heart.
