The breaking of rules and other interesting facts

The Cost Of Misclassification
The Cost Of Misclassification
For the past several months I've been documenting observations about discoverability. Those observations eventually led me to build something that will change discoverability to clarity. Read more...
We measure what we can count
We measure what we can count
We measure by expecting quantitive results. How do you measure the invisible?  Read more...
When Did We Stop Looking?
When Did We Stop Looking?
The internet contains extraordinary work that will never reach the people who would value it most. Not because it lacks quality. Not because it lacks originality. Simply because discovery isn't... Read more...
The Psychology of Ranking on Google: Why Visibility Has Become Our Modern Definition of Truth
The Psychology of Ranking on Google: Why Visibility Has Become Our Modern Definition of Truth
What if Google didn't become the source of truth... What if it became our definition of it? Read more...
The Invisible Shift: 3 Under-the-Radar Tech Frontiers Quietly Rewriting Photography
The Invisible Shift: 3 Under-the-Radar Tech Frontiers Quietly Rewriting Photography
When we talk about photography tech, mainstream discussions rarely move past iterative updates: a few more megapixels, faster frame rates, or the latest smartphone AI filter mimicking a portrait lens.... Read more...
The Patient Lens: Finding the Extraordinary in the Everyday
The Patient Lens: Finding the Extraordinary in the Everyday
​Photography has always been my way of processing the world. On days when we stayed close to home, the camera became a way to find stillness. The resulting images aren't... Read more...
The Art of Getting Lost: Discovering Tilburg’s Piushaven
The Art of Getting Lost: Discovering Tilburg’s Piushaven
Sometimes, the best photos aren't the ones you plan for weeks; they’re the ones you find when you take a wrong turn. While navigating the logistics of a trip tailored... Read more...
Beyond the Megapixel: Finding the Soul in the Shadows
Beyond the Megapixel: Finding the Soul in the Shadows
Most photography blogs spend their time arguing about sensor resolution and autofocus points. But look at this shot. It isn't powerful because of the "tech"—it’s powerful because of the mood. Read more...
The Ghost in the Machine: Why Your Best Photos Happen When You Stop "Taking" Them
The Ghost in the Machine: Why Your Best Photos Happen When You Stop "Taking" Them
We live in an era of "spray and pray" digital photography. We come home from a weekend trip with 1,400 RAW files, 1,390 of which will sit in a digital... Read more...
What Is Trending in Photography Right Now — And Why It Matters
What Is Trending in Photography Right Now — And Why It Matters
The camera never lies. But in 2026, it has learned to tell the truth in ways that feel genuinely new.  Photography is in the middle of a quiet but significant... Read more...
9 Expert Tips For Large Canvas Prints From Digital Photos
9 Expert Tips For Large Canvas Prints From Digital Photos
Turn digital photos into gallery-quality large canvas prints from digital photos with 9 expert tips, from resolution and file format to wall sizing. Read more...
Why Print Reveals the Truth About Your Photography
Why Print Reveals the Truth About Your Photography
Screens are forgiving. Prints are honest. A backlit display flatters: weak contrast muddy tones oversharpening micro-noise color imbalance Paper exposes all of it. Print is not just a medium —... Read more...
Why Large Prints Transform a Room More Than Expensive Furniture
Why Large Prints Transform a Room More Than Expensive Furniture
Rooms feel finished when there is a focal plane — not just scattered elements. It expands perceived scale Depth imagery makes rooms feel larger. Horizon lines extend space. Strong perspective... Read more...
Composition Is Not Rules — It Is Force Direction
Composition Is Not Rules — It Is Force Direction
Strong compositions control visual momentum. Read more...
Why Most Photos Don’t Belong on a Wall (And How to Tell If Yours Does)
Why Most Photos Don’t Belong on a Wall (And How to Tell If Yours Does)
Wall art is different. A photograph that earns physical space must survive repetition. It must remain interesting on the 300th viewing — not just the first. Here’s the uncomfortable truth:... Read more...