If you’re like most of the picture people I’ve met over the years, you’re situation probably isn’t unusual. You have boxes and albums that haven’t been opened in years. You have the envelopes from the one-hour photo place. The hard drives with cryptic file names. The phone that’s completely full…
The Great Photo Voyage is Back
I have been looking forward to The Great Photo Voyage for months and it absolutely did not disappoint. So much so, the next one is already in the works! But first, let me tell you how incredible this first voyage was! So, while at port, we went on color walks….
The Truth About Storing Photos in the Cloud
What the Cloud Really Is and Why It Matters When people hear the phrase “store your photos in the cloud,” it can sound vague, abstract, or even a little suspicious. Like your photos are floating somewhere in the sky, out of reach, in a place you don’t really understand. So…
CES Through A Picture Persons Eyes
I just returned from Las Vegas where I attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). CES is one of the worlds biggest technology conventions. So yes, as you many have guessed, there were robots, jaw-dropping AI demos, and technology that felt like it belonged in the future. There were even fun…
Gift Ideas for the Picture Person
If you’re searching for the best gift ideas for a picture person, you’re in the right place. Picture People are the ones who love photos on a deeper level: the memory keepers, the family historians, the sentimental photographers, and the people who document life’s moments before anyone else even thinks…
The Unlikely Photographers
If you know me well, you know I’ve spent more than 30 years as a professional photographer… which means I’ve spent a LOT of time around kids holding cameras, striking poses, and giggling at my silly noises to make them smile. 😂 But over the past few years, something kept…
Photo Gifts – The 2025 List!
It’s official, the holiday season is here again! And if you’ve been hanging out with me for a while, you already know what that means… it’s time for my Personalized Photo Gift List. I’ve been giving photo-based gifts for years, and I swear by them. There is no better way…
Tips for Affordably Organizing Your Photos
Keeping your photos safe and organized doesn’t have to cost a fortune. I know a lot of people get overwhelmed thinking they need expensive scanners, cloud subscriptions, or fancy computers to start, but you truly don’t. There are tons of budget-friendly (and even free!) ways to get your photo collection…
The Secret to Trips You’ll Talk About for Years: Small Touches, Big Memories
There’s a special kind of magic in making memories—not just keeping them safe in albums or on hard drives, but creating moments worth remembering. For those of us who treasure photos and the stories they tell, this goes hand-in-hand. I have a tradition that I’ll admit I might love even…
Photo Fun with ChatGPT
How I Turned My Dog Into a Work of Art With ChatGPT (and Nearly Spit Out My Coffee!) If you know a pet lover, you know the way to their heart is through their furry friend. Forget boring gifts—a Vincent van Gogh–style painting of their dog dressed as a king?…