Notes from my studio

Notes on photography, light, and the creative life. Technique mixed with honest reflection — and the occasional reminder that getting stuck is part of the process, not a sign that you should stop.

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Double Exposure Photography

A creative, beginner-friendly guide to double exposure photography—why it’s powerful, how to start, and how it helped me rediscover play and emotion in my work.

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Slow Shutter Photography

When everything feels too sharp or busy, slow shutter photography brings softness, calm, and creative freedom. Here’s how to use it as a gentle reset.

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Develop With Light

Discover the story behind Develop With Light, a creative workshop for photographers who want to explore, play, and find their unique voice through the art of seeing.

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The Camera Obscura

Discover how the Camera Obscura technique can shift your creative vision. Learn how to use blur, midday light, and intentional softness to create dreamy, painterly images—plus see the lens in action in my featured video.

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Color and Emotion

Color is one of the most emotional tools in photography. Here's how I use it to express joy, energy, calm—and everything in between.

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How to Capture Emotion

I tend to cry over the little things. Like about saying good bye to friends or about the fact that time has passed. Last month my daughter and I spent a few weeks in Germany. On our very last night we both were overcome by a sudden sadness. Our hearts felt so heavy because we had to say good bye to our German life for at least another year.

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