We scroll past hundreds of images a day, mostly on our phones. We’re great at swiping, less great at actually reading what we see. As the year winds down, this post slows down with one photograph and walks through five questions to rebuild your visual literacy.

Cameras are loud. They testify. When federal officers, ICE agents, or the National Guard occupy our streets, documenting them isn’t interference — it’s resistance. Here’s what every photographer needs to know.

After a community photo tour in Jersey City, we turned hundreds of images, reflections, and shared stories into a printed archive. Area of Refuge: Capturing Change Issue 01 is the result. 24 pages of visual memory, neighborhood resistance, and a poster designed to resonate with core themes of the tour.

How do you protect someone’s right to protest without putting them at risk? A look at ethical editing choices during a time of state surveillance and public unrest.

House music’s deep roots—from Club Zanzibar to House the Gap—are shaping my approach to Echoes of Tradition. Through immersive research and archival storytelling, I’m exploring the cultural lineage of dance, music, and identity.

Back from the dead with a refreshed portfolio and a sharper focus on storytelling and photo editing. Take a look at what I’ve been working on and what’s ahead for 2025.