In this relaxed Thanksgiving special, I’m settling in with a warm and reflective look back at the year. Grab your slice of pumpkin pie and cozy in for an honest episode where I talk about gratitude, growth and the moments that have shaped my 2025.

I share what I’m truly thankful for in my photography life, from the trust my couples place in me to the milestones I’ve reached in my career. I talk about the privilege of documenting real human moments and the responsibility that comes with preserving memories that will outlive all of us.

Throughout the episode, I revisit some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned this year. I encourage photographers to appreciate their own progress, to focus on mastering their tools instead of chasing the next upgrade, and to create content that attracts the right people instead of obsessing over social media numbers. I also dig into the importance of treating your photography like a real business, building proper backup systems and setting boundaries that protect your time and energy.

As always, I try to keep things candid, honest and helpful, offering encouragement to photographers at any stage of their journey. I wrap up by sharing how grateful I am for everyone who listens to this podcast and support what I do, and I drop a little teaser about what is coming next, including a guest episode with photography educator Nathan Chanski.