Aug 24. 2026
I've noticed this happen a few times now. I find a shot with good light and a good subject, get home, and realize I missed part of the shadow. So I go back to the same spot and try again. Every time it's just not the same. I still take the image, but I end up not liking it. The excitement of finding the light, the subject, and the background all coming together only really happens the first time. Going back to redo it doesn't bring that back.
How an IG DM exchange fixed my zone focusing mistake
A blurry photo, a few DMs with a photographer in Australia, and a reminder of how much people are willing to help in this community.
Before you go: what I got wrong before I even picked up the camera
Coming up from Canal Street into Chinatown. A couple of blocks away from the Manhattan Bridge.
Still figuring it out
Montreal waterfront, 2026. Two worlds passing each other without knowing it.
Stay sharp: what I got wrong about staying safe on the street
I sensed something was off. I brushed it off. I should not have. What that morning on the Manhattan Bridge taught me about paying attention.
Strangers who showed up: a tribute to the joggers, bystanders, NYPD, and NYFD EMTs
The joggers who stopped. The bystanders who stayed. The NYPD and NYFD EMTs who responded. This is for them.
