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Photography, travel, and the process behind the images.

Framing: The Simplest Composition Trick That Actually Works

Framing: The Simplest Composition Trick That Actually Works

I was walking around shooting last week and caught myself doing this thing I've been doing for years without really thinking ab...

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What Do You Actually Photograph on the Street?

What Do You Actually Photograph on the Street?

Someone asked me last week what I actually photograph when I'm out shooting. Like, what makes me lift the camera in the first p...

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How to Actually Tell Stories With Your Street Photos

How to Actually Tell Stories With Your Street Photos

Last year I was walking through a spice market in India. I looked to my left and there were two guys hauling these massive bags...

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Night One in Chengdu: A First Walk Through China

Night One in Chengdu: A First Walk Through China

A week ago I had no idea I was going to China. Then a company invited me out to Chengdu for a job, I extended the trip on eithe...

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A Good Day Shooting in Chengdu (And Why I Almost Missed the Best Shots)

A Good Day Shooting in Chengdu (And Why I Almost Missed the Best Shots)

Second day in China. I had no idea where I was, woke up, looked at the view from my apartment which is just buildings stacked o...

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