08/07/2025
“Capturing light with a box” is how my college professor defined photography. Simple, yet profound.
It’s a funny thing to think about all of the seasons of life my camera has been with me since then. It kept me sane during COVID, it brought me joy when the shutdown ended, and it has connected me to some of the most beautiful souls I know.
After the pandemic, I did a photography gallery to tell the story of that period during that time through images.
People told me:
“The photos are good, but oh, the words!”
Together, the writing pen and the camera created a narrative that people connected with—some more deeply than others.
This is the heart of photography for me—it’s not just about the images. It’s about the stories behind them—stories of light, love, and beauty. Stories of real people with real pain and real dreams come true.
Stories connect us, and I want to connect more with you, WHICH IS WHY I'm starting a free email subscription!
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My prayer is that the words will feel like they are jumping out at you, and that an image or two will remain ingrained in your mind for a rainy day when you need some extra sunshine.
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Photo creds: the lovely Megan Wilberger