This month I’m trying out a slightly new format for my newsletter — just sharing a few updates on what’s been going on lately.

Nothing too heavy — just life, work, and the ongoing challenge of staying consistent with these letters. Writing down your thoughts, organizing them, and actually finding the time is harder than it looks.

Since getting back from Spain and Portugal, the jet lag’s been real — I keep waking up around 3:53 AM like clockwork. But honestly? Worth it.

“Google You. That’s what your clients are doing.”

If your search results don’t tell a clear story… you’re leaking trust. Your personal brand starts with what people see when they look you up

We’ve all heard the phrase, a picture is worth a thousand words, if that’s the case, then a virtual tour is easily worth a couple million.

Have you ever heard of the idea, that you should be who you needed when you were younger?

One of the best parts of working with interior designers, home builders, and architects is the opportunity to highlight finished projects with high end images that illustrate the unique beauty of quality craftsmanship, materials, and design skill.

With the right preparation and techniques, you can achieve stunning images that will help you stand out from the competition and lets potential clients to get a feel for your individual style. Here are my top tips and tricks.

No matter whether I’m taking photos of humans or inanimate objects (hello houses!), being a photographer is really about the human connection.

Recently, I was hired to shoot several properties for a client, both day and night shots. Sure, no problem!

Of course, it’s not exactly that easy. Technically, as a professional Part 107 Certified drone pilot, you can’t just shoot a commercial drone gig without doing a couple things first. Here’s a quick recap:

Ever since returning from Hawaii, I’ve been going through my photos and remembering all the beautiful landscapes. The depth of layers brought back memories of staring into viewfinders as a kid.

One of my favorite excursions was The Road to Hana. Driving the 620 curves and 59 bridges that were often one-lane with hairpin turns was a white knuckle experience and truly unforgettable. The incredible scenery (captured by #DasDrone001) made me feel lucky to be alive, in Hawaii, and in that moment.

Ever try to take a picture of the sun before? Before you try, you better have some type of filter on your camera or lower your exposure.

Doesn’t matter if it’s film or digital, Sony or Nikon—you need to have a plan in place before you begin. If you try to shoot it, it will look blown out or not exposed the way you are seeing it.