…visual elements work together to create a connection with the viewer. By breaking down the compositional choices, lighting, subject matter, and symbolism, we can unpack why this image feels inherently…

...sunset turned to blue hour, pulling me back to the moment. Lights flickered on across the skyline. The Mississippi mirrored the city in ripples of gold and crimson. The Arch, now luminous against the twilight sky…

...most photographers pray for a perfectly clear night sky, free from any cloud coverage.  It’s kind of hard to photograph the stars when they are hidden from view.  However, clouds don't always have to be the enemy…

…moody images ask for a little more time. They invite you to pause, reflect, and look a little deeper. I think that’s why I love this style so much—it’s not about giving everything away at once…

...Once the sun was down things would happen quickly.  The comet would appear relatively close to the horizon, and then set shortly after that.  I had maybe half an hour before it disappeared for the night.....

...More often than not, the image I had in my head is not quite the same as what I was able to capture in camera.  I get home and the image isn’t nearly as vivid a scene as I remember....