Big news guys: my first cookbook is officially here! It’s a collection of recipes that I believe make everyday cooking just a bit more special, and if you are gracious enough to open it, I hope it reminds you that there is art in so many little moments of life (even...
My Biggest Photography (and Business) Lessons in 2021
Wow, it feels like I just finished writing the post on my top lessons from 2020! At the same time, there was so much that happened this year that I can't even believe it all managed to fit in 12 months. It was my first full year in NYC, which brought a lot of big...
Protecting Creativity for Better Photography
Last year I became painfully aware of how much my life seemed to revolve around my phone. I was on it all the time during my shoots, I was way too concerned about keeping up Instagram engagement, and I was getting too much inspiration from what was at my fingertips...
How I Learned to Trade Control for Creativity – A Recap of the Last 6 Months
I debated whether or not I was going to write this post. I knew that in the end I would want to say something, anything that would make good come from what I’ve had to learn, but I wasn’t sure if it would come in the form of a blog post or a small social media...
The Creative’s Summer Reading List
Books and I are pretty tight. We have been for many years, but in different ways. I grew up reading for fun, then as an escape, and now as a form of education and inspiration (ok, and still as an escape.) I've been trying to read 2 books a month this year, and while I...
Having a Traveler Mindset at Home (And Why It’s Good For Creativity)
I'm no stranger to the reality that travel isn't a possibility for everyone. More often than not I'm in Arizona, working away and not traveling at all. Family, work, finances, health, and school can all keep us anchored down to the place, and that's just how life...