How can we "fear not" when fear constantly arises? Discover how mindful photography helps us focus on God’s light, transcend fear, and find peace in both sunshine and shadows.

When negativity arises, do you turn towards the light or get pulled into the shadows? Learn how mindful photography helps shift your focus to positivity and God’s presence.

This blog post explores the mindful photography practice of "Face Towards the Sunshine," highlighting the therapeutic benefits of focusing on light and shadow. It guides readers through the process of using mindful smartphone photography to foster inner peace, deepen spiritual connections, and share positivity with others.

Balance creativity and distraction with mindful smartphone videography. Set clear intentions, capture meaningful moments, and stay focused without succumbing to digital noise. Turn your smartphone into a tool for mindful creation, enriching your videos and your experience of the present moment.

Explore the therapeutic value of mindful photography by focusing on the concept of positive framing. Cultivate inner peace while you align your thoughts with what is lovely, noble, and pure.

Have you ever wanted to take your smartphone photography to the next level, but when you get out there, you’re just not sure what to shoot? A long time ago, one of my favorite photography teachers taught me a valuable lesson: when in doubt, just follow the light.

Explore how John Denver’s 'Annie’s Song' transcends its romantic roots to become a hymn of divine love and connection to nature.

Is mindfulness in Christianity truly blasphemous? I share my response to this accusation, exploring the historic roots and profound benefits of stillness and contemplative practices. By combining mindfulness with faith, we can deepen our connection with God and enrich our spiritual lives.

Discover how Christian mindfulness and mindful photography can help you overcome life's worries, inspired by Jesus’ “Parable of the Sower.”

What do Corvettes, cameras, and cruises have in common? They’re all classic symptoms of a man’s midlife crisis! If you’re buying all three at once, you’re either having a really great year or a really rough one. Guys, I feel your pain and I'm here to help.

Sacred pruning is the mindful photography practice of getting rid of undesirable or excess photos, removing the superfluous. Memories are a powerful thing, and grappling with the memories attached to photos is a sacred and spiritual act. Take heart.

In today's world, where distractions are ever-present, it's easy to miss out on the beauty of the present moment. Traditional photography often focuses on capturing visually appealing images, while mindful photography goes beyond aesthetics to embrace the moment fully.

Mindfulness goes by many names: consciousness, being, awareness, the present, the now, and stillness. Mindfulness cannot be described; it must be experienced. Any attempts to define it are downright silly. How can we explain consciousness? Consciousness is the eternal mystery of life.

As we navigate a culture saturated with distractions and strife, the biblical call to stillness and reflection becomes increasingly relevant. However, many believers fear that mindfulness, with its association with Eastern spirituality, might conflict with Christian teachings. I get it.

You. The one reading this. It isn’t a mistake that you landed here. There is power inside you to walk through this. Hang with me through these simple practices and I promise you’ll have a psychic shift that’s going to get you off the crazy train of self-harm. 

In a world filled with stress, anxiety, depression, and uncertainty, we all need a simple way to experience present moment serenity and contentment. Seem like a tall order? It’s not. In fact, you probably have the perfect tool you need to achieve this sense of calm in your pocket right now.

How fun to be out on the streets shooting again! It was great to see people coming out and enjoying the cool mountain evening at Carbondale’s June First Friday.

Live music? Are you kidding me? I’m there! That was my reaction when I read this Aspen Daily News article about the kick-off of the Sunlight Music Festival Series at the base of the Glenwood Springs, Colorado ski area.

On February’s first Friday I was blessed to put on a photography exhibit in Bastrop, Texas. The images, of a body of work I shot during our four years living in Austin, feature striking portraits of homeless people in downtown Austin.

A few days ago I spiraled into feelings of abandonment, anger, and despair while someone was “leaving me hanging” for two days, They were supposed to get an answer to me about something important, but instead they were “icing” me—forcing me to suffer. The arrogance! The cruelty! Oh–the humanity!