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  • Photowalk on the Streets of Opelika

    Photowalk on the Streets of Opelika

    A few weeks ago, I had been watching some of Matt Day’s videos on YouTube. He lives in Chillicothe, Ohio, which he describes as the middle of southern Ohio where, photographically, nothing really happens. It’s not New York or Los Angeles, but small-town America. Despite this, he’s been photographing the area for years and says…

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  • Photography on the Streets of Nicaragua

    Photography on the Streets of Nicaragua

    I’ve been going back through some edits for the website lately, and I came across this entire street shoot I did in Nicaragua a few years ago that I had not processed yet. These images were never really part of the focus of the trip, so I never got around to looking at them until…

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  • Shoot Wherever You Are

    Shoot Wherever You Are

    Photography is about integrating the practice into daily life rather than waiting for ideal moments. By embracing the mundane, utilizing available light, mastering composition, and being adaptable, photographers can capture beauty everywhere. Documenting personal journeys and experimenting with techniques enhances creativity and fosters a deeper appreciation for the world through a camera lens.

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  • Photography Rules That Stifle Creativity

    Photography Rules That Stifle Creativity

    This question came across my screen recently asking, “Are we allowed to be creative for the sake of being creative?” I loved the answer. In America, no. Somehow, our artwork and creative pursuits is only seen as virtuous if we are able to earn money from it, “make a living from it”, or preferably make…

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  • Street

    Street

    This is one of my most elusive and favorite genres of photography. Street Photography is an older form of photography at this point, but it is challenging and rewarding. Below is a curated sample of my street photography work, most of which takes place in the southeastern United States. I will continue to update this…

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  • A Photo Day at Atlanta’s Hartsfield Airport

    A Photo Day at Atlanta’s Hartsfield Airport

    This post is about my recent leisurely trip to Atlanta Hartsfield Airport for photography, focusing on street photography, which captures candid moments in everyday life. They appreciate the authenticity of this genre, influenced by various notable photographers, and share a selection of images highlighting the airport’s vibrant atmosphere.

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