Behind the Lens

Behind the Lens offers a closer look at my day‑to‑day work as a photographer — from workflow insights and gear discussions to field notes, agency updates, and the creative decisions that shape each assignment. This category highlights the practical side of photography, including editing approaches, shooting techniques, and professional experiences from real projects across the Mid‑Atlantic region. It’s a space for sharing what happens beyond the final image, providing context, process, and perspective from life behind the camera.

Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat

Behind the Lens: Finding the Unexpected While Chasing the Planned

Behind the Lens

Behind the Lens: Finding the Unexpected While Chasing the Planned One of the things I’ve learned after years of shooting editorial and regional stories is that no matter how carefully I plan a day, the best photographs often come from the moments I never expected. I head out with a specific subject in mind, but

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People, Places, and Things — My Simple Way to Organize a Complicated Life

Behind the Lens, Photojournalism & Regional Stories

People, Places, and Things — My Simple Way to Organize a Complicated Life When I rebuilt my portfolio page, I knew I needed some kind of structure. Something simple. Something that made sense to anyone who landed there. So I went with the most universal categories possible: It’s not fancy. It’s not complicated. But it

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Why I Love the Look of a Wide‑Angle Lens: A 16mm View of the Harris Mansion

Behind the Lens, Editorial Photography, Photojournalism & Regional Stories

Why I Love the Look of a Wide‑Angle Lens: A 16mm View of the Harris Mansion There’s something irresistible about the way a wide‑angle lens sees the world. At 16mm, the frame opens up, the perspective stretches, and the scene becomes more immersive—almost as if the viewer is standing right there beside me. It’s a

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