Unstoppable iPhone Photography

There’s no denying it: the rise of iPhone photography is nothing short of unstoppable. It’s a revolution, a redefinition of everything we thought photography was supposed to be. And let’s just get it out of the way right now: the iPhone has absolutely decimated the compact camera market. It wasn’t a fair fight. The point-and-shoot […]

“Photography: The Art of Suspending Time”

This morning, over coffee, I stumbled upon a quote that stopped me in my tracks: “Reflecting on moments later (65%) is the top reason driving Americans’ photo-taking decisions.” It struck a deep chord. Human beings, every one of us, long to stop time’s relentless march. Of course, we’re all smart enough to know that time […]

Nowhere Man: The Photographer’s Journey

“He’s a real nowhere man Sitting in his nowhere land Making all his nowhere plans for nobody.” When I first heard Nowhere Man by The Beatles in 1965, it was just another beautiful song on the radio. But today, as a photographer, its existential undertone hits closer to home. This sense of being adrift—untethered, uncertain—feels […]

The Open Road: Art Reflecting Life

There it was—staring back at me, loud and unapologetic. The open road. I had gone to Big Bend with a different purpose. I envisioned capturing rugged desert landscapes, the majestic Chisos Mountains, and the moody interplay of light and shadow that only this corner of the world could offer. But when I sat down to […]

71-My Way

Today, I celebrate 71 years young—71 orbits around the sun, 71 revolutions through the grind and glory of this awe-filled, fleeting life. My heart swells with gratitude as I reflect on the journey, a mosaic of moments and memories captured, framed, and frozen through the lens of my ever-faithful companion: the camera. I’ve always said […]

Perfectly Imperfect: A Rant for Natural Beauty!

I just sat through a video yesterday—a painful, excruciating watch—from an iPhone photographer I generally respect and admire. He walked us through his step-by-step approach to editing portraits on his iPhone. And not just editing. Oh no, this was a full-on “perfection workshop”, using 3rd party portraits apps to “perfect” your photos. The instructor didn’t […]

Redefing Image Quality in Photography

As an iPhone author, speaker, and influencer in the realm of iPhone photography, I often get asked to compare dedicated cameras to phone cameras. While image quality is undoubtedly a significant factor, it’s not the only one that matters. When we talk about image quality, we dive into a laundry list of technical aspects: sharpness, […]

Havana Diaries Lesson 13 – Regla: An Unearned Gift

There are places in this world that feel like whispers from a dream—familiar, yet elusive. Regla, one of Havana’s 15 municipalities, is one of those places for me. I’ve only visited three times, each brief and fleeting, but every visit leaves me with a strange, almost haunting sense of déjà vu. It’s as if I’ve […]

Havana Diaries- Lesson 13: Doors and Windows: A Photographer’s Obsession

It should come as no surprise that doors and windows have long fascinated photographers. Duh. I mean, who hasn’t been drawn to the vibrant patina of a well-worn door or the symmetry of a neatly framed window? Early in my career, I thought my obsession with them was unique, even special. Man, was I wrong. […]

Havana Diaries- Lesson 12: All In: The Art of Seeing, Anywhere

Photography is, without question, the most inspiring, enthralling, and captivating thing I do in life. It’s my craft, my purpose, and my way of connecting to the world. But it’s also demanding—taxing, even exhausting—because of how I approach it: all-in, all the time. For me, photography isn’t just something I do. It’s a solo experience, […]