As we enter a new decade, I feel like I am much more intentional in how I spend my time and much clearer about what I value and why. That hasn’t come automatically, but rather from careful reflection and a commitment to discover what I want from life rather than just letting life “happen.” Oliver Wendell Homes said, “Life is…
I was recently asked how my approach to photography has changed throughout my 14-year career. And without a doubt, the biggest change has been my embracing of a more “minimalist” approach. It’s driven by my desire to use creative constraints to become more focused and creative. Adopting the “less, but better” mindset instead of the “more is better” meme which…
I’ve been writing a subscriber-only newsletter for over ten years now, and it has evolved substantially over that period of time as subscribers grew from just a few hundred to now being over ten thousand. My focus for the newsletter has also evolved from simply a way to promote my work and share events. I decided I wanted it to…
“Often, we assume that a familiar situation will be but a repeat performance of a similar situation we’ve experienced before. But, in the strictest sense, there are no repeat performances. Every situation is unique, and we must be alert to its uniqueness. The phrase “to pay attention” is telling. It reminds us that attention costs something. Attention demands an active,…