49: Field Notes – What Job Is the Photograph Supposed to Do?

49: Field Notes – What Job Is the Photograph Supposed to Do?

Not every photograph has the same job. This Field Notes episode looks at the differences between art, documentation, marketing and commercial photography—and why understanding the assignment changes how you shoot.

47: Field Notes – When We Ask the Wrong Person

47: Field Notes – When We Ask the Wrong Person

When exhibitors disagree with a horse show photography policy, frustration often lands on the official photographer. But what if the photographer didn’t make the rule? This Field Notes episode looks at who actually owns event policies—and why that distinction matters.

45: Field Notes – Luck Is Not A Business Strategy

45: Field Notes – Luck Is Not A Business Strategy

Hope is part of every business owner’s journey, but hope alone has never built a sustainable business. In this Field Notes episode, I explore why intentional decisions—not waiting for the perfect opportunity—shape the careers that stand the test of time.