Welcome to the blog!
Here you’ll find creative photography tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and personal reflections from my journey as a Lensbaby artist and visual storyteller. Whether you're here to learn new techniques or explore fresh inspiration, I’m so glad you’re here.
Develop With Light: A Creative Photography Workshop Rooted in Play and Personal Voice
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.
Creative Framing in Photography: A Playful Shift in Perspective
Learn how framing can add layers, structure, and story to your photography—and shift how you see the world through your lens.
How can the Camera Obscura Technique be used in modern photography?
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.
Color and Emotion in Photography: A Visual Language of Feeling
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.
Lensbaby Lens Hacks Series Part 3: OMNI Filters and Natural Light
In Part 3 of the Lensbaby Lens Hacks series, we explore how natural light interacts with OMNI Filters throughout the day—from golden hour to blue hour. Learn how to use sunlight, shadows, and subtle shifts in time to create luminous, in-camera effects.
The Creative Benefits of a 365 Project (and What It Taught Me)
A 365 photography project is more than a daily habit—it’s a powerful tool for growth, connection, and creative discovery. In this post, I reflect on what I learned, how it shaped my voice, and why it might be the right challenge for you.
Lensbaby Spark 2.0 versus the Composer Pro: Are Both Worth Buying?
Just recently, Lensbaby came out with a new lens, the Spark 2.0. Since its release, I have gotten many questions about it and whether or not it is worth buying over the Composer Pro. I wanted to be able to explain more comprehensively to anyone who has questions, so here are my thoughts on the two lenses!
A Day Trip With the Lensbaby Velvet 28
In the following blog post I want to discuss how the newest Lensbaby lens, the Velvet 28, performs in the streets. Back in March, only a few days before the pandemic started and people in California were asked to stay at home, I spend a last day photographing people on the streets of Venice Beach. Now we all wear face masks on the rare occasion we leave the house and Lensbaby published the Velvet 28 a while ago. Nevertheless I want to share and discuss some of the pictures that I’ve taken at what now feels an eternity ago.