Hello Friends.
I discovered my purpose with a camera in the dirt and metal of North Dakota.
For fifteen years, I've helped businesses tell their stories through photography while building my own path to creative and financial freedom. But what I've learned goes deeper than f-stops and shutter speeds - it's about finding authentic identity in an increasingly artificial world and leaving others better than we found them.
My journey through professional baseball, photojournalism and commercial photography has taught me that true success flows from resilience and authenticity, not from constantly adjusting ourselves to fit what we think others want. Whether I'm documenting the construction of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, helping businesses attract their ideal customers, or capturing the resilience of the Northern Plains, one truth remains constant: our unique identity is our greatest gift to the world.
Every week, I share insights about:
Building sustainable success through authentic work
Finding peace amid an accelerated world
Creating meaningful impact through creativity
Navigating the intersection of commerce and art
Drawing wisdom from unexpected places
I don't write because I have everything figured out. I write to process what I'm learning, to share real experiences that might help others avoid my mistakes, and to explore how we can all create more meaningful work in an over-informed, hyper-accelerated world.
If I were to name this newsletter it would be Auxiliary Photo - "auxiliary" meaning support and "photo" from the Greek word for light. Hopefully it offers some light for the both of us.
But in the short term I’ll just write under my own name and see how things go.
My promise is simple: every article will offer genuine insight from actual experience. Sometimes that means unpacking a commercial photography project that helps a business thrive. Other times it means sharing how the vast spaces of North Dakota teach us about finding stillness in chaos. Collectively, I hope my writing examines how our unique combinations of experiences, passions, and talents can create positive change in the world.
As I unpack my thoughts publicly, you'll discover pathways to build work that energizes rather than depletes, create with authenticity instead of imitation, and find moments of peace even as the world accelerates around you. Together, we'll examine how our unique gifts can serve others while honoring our creative vision. This isn't about quick fixes or formulas - it's about finding sustainable ways to create meaningful impact through our work.
Remember - true success isn't just about what we achieve. It's about leveraging our authentic identity to amplify the lives of others. The world can't afford to miss what you have to offer.
Subscribe now to join this journey of intentional growth, authentic creation, and meaningful impact.
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