Feb 19

How to Create a Legacy in Your Creative Work

In a world that often measures success by tangibles—titles, bank balances, and social media followers—it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters: making a significant impact through our work. But what does it mean to be significant in our careers, especially for us creators who live to build and make things?  Focus on Contribution, Not Comparison In the age of social media, it's easy to fall into the trap of comparing our behind-the-scenes with... read more ›
Feb 01

Horn Toot! Study Reveals that Creativity & Culture Drive Economy

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The goals of creative expression are to make statements, to generate awareness, initiate reflection, feeling or action. We want the art to do work. Such was the case with my Seattle 100 book & gallery exhibition. But, in truth, I had little understanding when I published the project how much or what kind of ‘work’... read more ›
Jan 02

What is Most Important for a Photographer? [Vision Wins–Over Pork Bellies–Everytime…]

I get more questions via email and social channels than I could answer in a lifetime, but occasionally one jumps out at me as incredibly worthwhile to share. The answer to this question is important, and my response is below. Chime in and let me know what you think: "What's more important as a photographer... to remove yourself from the photograph, or to make the photograph about you as a photographer?" -from photographer Jay McLaughlin... read more ›
Apr 12

Photographer Chris Jordan on his Midway Project

I'm a huge fan of the work of a friend of mine, photographer Chris Jordan. His work is both subtle and bold, timely and timeless. Among other things, it beautifully (albeit tragically) explores human consumerism/consumption and the resulting detriments to the planet. From his work, we get a sense of freedom to grieve this predicament, but also a motivation toward change and inspired cause-based activism. The above video is a short chronicle of Chris' midway... read more ›