Why My "Best" Photos Might Be Sitting in an Old Folder
If you asked me to show my best work, I'd probably pull up photos from the last year or two — but a recent podcast episode made me question that instinct. Between my seasonal shooting habits and a copyright-registration workflow that delays my Instagram posts by years, I ended up revisiting some old photos I'd nearly forgotten. What I found surprised me.
The Simple Two-Part Formula That Transformed My Instagram Photography
Posting on Instagram consistently felt overwhelming until I discovered a two-part formula that keeps my creative eye sharp without the burnout: a beautiful sky and a strong foreground. Here's how it works.
Using Foreground and Background to Isolate Your Subject
Great photos aren’t just about the subject—they’re about how you frame it. By using foreground and background, you can add depth, scale, and storytelling to your images. Here’s how I use this technique in my photography (and prints!).