Our Photos Most Likely Won’t Outlast Us — And That’s Okay
Photographers often worry about legacy: archival prints, acid‑free paper, and whether our images will survive us. After hearing Brooks Jensen discuss the long‑term survival of photo prints, I began questioning whether permanence is the point—or if the act of creating is enough.
Art Making Is a Process
Art isn’t created in a single moment. Whether painting, writing, or photography, every choice builds on the last. From preparing your gear to reacting in the field to refining images afterward, the creative process shapes the final photo as much as the shutter click itself.