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Ever looked at a photo and wondered why some scenes feel almost flat, while others pull you straight inside the frame? That’s the quiet magic of expansion and compression—the way your lens can bend space and perception. In this post, I’ll show you how distance and focal length shape what you see (and feel) through the camera. No formulas, no rocket science—just a little visual wizardry I use every time I shoot.

The AI Brain Tremors are Comming! The problem with artificial intelligence starts with the name. “Intelligence” suggests something human, conscious, and self-directed, but today’s AI isn’t any of those things. It doesn’t think in the abstract or reason about the world. It produces results by recognizing patterns and reflecting the data—and the prompts—we feed into it. The real danger isn’t that machines are becoming human; it’s that humans mistake mimicry for mind. AI is not

Life of a Photographer 🎞️ — We’ve talked about when to replace gear, why rice won’t save your camera, and the risks of buying used. So, let’s flip the question — when does it make sense to repair your camera?

Life of a Photographer 🎞️ — You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve heard this: “I only dropped it in the pool for a second. Can’t I just dry it out in rice? Let’s clear that up right now — rice doesn’t save cameras. It just gives you false hope while corrosion quietly eats your gear alive.

Life of a Photographer 🎞️ — After “repair or replace,” the next question I always hear is: “Should I buy refurbished or just used?” When searching for a more economical camera replacement, most folks — myself included — look for a second-hand deal. Buying a well-lived camera means having confidence in either the seller or the equipment. Ideally, you want both.

Capturing the beauty of Florida’s landscapes and the Milky Way under the cloak of night is a passion that drives me. As the Director of Photo Education at Johnson PhotoImaging, I’ve had the privilege of guiding many photographers on their journey to mastering the art of low-light photography. This post is a deep dive into the techniques that can help you create stunning images when the light is scarce.

Life of a Photographer 🎞️ — one of the most common questions I get is… “Should I repair my old camera or just replace it?” The answer is almost always: replace it. The digital camera industry doesn’t work like the old analog days, when a repair could keep a body going for decades. Today, you have to think about processing power, sensor quality, and advanced autofocus. Even entry-level mirrorless cameras now outperform older pro DSLRs in many ways.