Essays are long-form pieces that explore the ideas that shape photographs — not techniques or gear, but the choices that give images meaning. They’re written for photographers who are comfortable with the basics and want to understand why their images work—or don’t—and what to do about it.
There Are Only Two Controls in Photography
Most photographers focus on settings and gear. But two choices shape the meaning of your photographs more than anything else: where you stand, and when you press the shutter. This essay explores how position and timing control perspective, gesture, and emotional impact …