Started out this month with some professional work for Eshe’s and Forge which was a fun change of pace. I got to see some cool cars and explore the area a bit for a couple different projects I am working on. Mostly though, it was a lot of time spent at home with family, which I am not mad about at all.

In this post, I introduce The Outskirts, an ongoing project about the overlooked places at the edges of everyday American life—small businesses, civic spaces, roadside signs, parking lots, and neighborhoods in transition.

This year I’m taking a different approach to improving my photography. Instead of simplifying and limiting myself like I usually do, I want to broaden my way of seeing and shooting. A few photographers have been inspiring me lately, and they’re pushing me toward cleaner images, more flexibility, and stronger storytelling.