My Latest Photography Articles
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The Day of the Dead Hits the Streets of Alexandria
For the past three years, I have endeavored to bring a little of the Day of the Dead spirit to the Mid-Atlantic with an annual photoshoot. In the past, I shot in Congressional Cemetery and in studio, but this year I wanted a little more of the authentic fun and joy of the Day of …
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5 Ways the Instagram Algorithm Punishes Photographers
At some point over the summer, my Instagram account started behaving differently. More posts sat on the network unliked and unseen. The change probably came from an algorithm shift that further restricted post visibility. The Instagram algorithm rewards or penalizes posts based on an early sample size of likes, thereby causing some content to fail …
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PODCAST: Remembering September 11 with a White House Insider
September 11 remains one of the most visceral moments in American history. Lt. Colonel Robert J. Darling, who served as the logistics lead in the White House bunker during September 11, joined me to remember the attack through the photos. The conversation resulted in a special two-part Show Me Podcast. The photos in this post …
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