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!

Samuel Grey Horse is a native Austinite, and a genuinely cool dude. Sometimes you’ll catch him riding one of his beautiful horses around downtown. Or, you might experience him jamming with he Greyhounds on a Saturday night. It was heartwarming to hear a dear friend call out to him and chit chat.

Want to practice a form of meditation that goes really deep and is an endless source of trips into pure consciousness? Set a timer for 20 minutes, sit comfy, observe your breath. As thoughts come return to the breath. Do it again later today. Yep. That’s it.

Have you embraced little habits, apps, systems, lists, etc. that have helped you stay on track, moving towards your heart’s desire? I have had many, and I’m really excited about the latest thing I’ve been tinkering with.

Who am I to talk about consciousness, let along portals to consciousness. Heck, 99% of this stuff is from my present guru, Eckart Tolle. I’m an imposter. I’m a fake. I’m not an artist and I’m not a writer. Whew! Now that we’ve gotten that nonsense out of the way, here is a little starter thought for you:

I have practiced mindful meditation over many years. I go through some seasons when I meditate daily, and others when I don’t meditate at all. Sometimes I set a timer and simply focus on the breath, and other times I follow guided meditations. Some days I practice for 20 minutes and other days I’m lucky to sit silent for 3.