Archive - aows

It finally happened

After many failed attempts, I finally got the Yosemite winter I had been chasing

Mar 20 •

Dull weather is a blank canvas for photography

Light is fundamental to photography, so it’s no surprise that many photographers avoid flat, gray days.

Mar 1 •

February 2025

How I shot and developed 100 rolls of film on a road trip

106 rolls of film.

Feb 13 •

January 2025

On quitting my job to become a full-time photographer

A dream job is still a job

Jan 30 •

I watched a review of my favorite lens and it ruined my day

The danger of gear reviews

Jan 8 •

December 2024

There are no bad places to photograph, only bad conditions

Photography under a foot of snow in Tahoe

Dec 27, 2024 •

August 2024

The best photographers wear the most comfortable shoes

But of course, the point isn't really about the shoes

Aug 13, 2024 •

July 2024

How compact cameras changed the way I do photography

The joy of going light, being nimble, and staying flexible

Jul 31, 2024 •

The key to great photography is boring

Most good things in life just take time

Jul 19, 2024 •

How to develop your photographic taste

with great power comes great responsibility

Jul 12, 2024 •

June 2024

How I find and collect inspiration for my photography

how the work of others can make us better

Jun 17, 2024 •

May 2024

The most harmful belief I had as a beginner photographer

why we need to let ourselves fail

May 20, 2024 •

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