Studio Photography Isn’t Dead—It’s Just Misunderstood

Studio photography has been declared “dead” more times than we can count. Too expensive. Too formal. Too slow for a TikTok world. And yet, it remains one of the few spaces where photographers still have control—over lighting, over mood, over narrative. The studio is not about isolation; it’s about intention. In an era where contentContinue reading “Studio Photography Isn’t Dead—It’s Just Misunderstood”

Studio Photography in the Age of the Scroll: Art, Access, and Authenticity

There was a time when a studio photographer’s biggest concern was light—natural, artificial, or borrowed from the glow of a city window. Today, the light comes from screens. Endless ones. Phones, tablets, laptops. And while that light promises exposure, it also casts long shadows over the creative process. This series is for photographers, creatives, andContinue reading “Studio Photography in the Age of the Scroll: Art, Access, and Authenticity”

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Photographer in New York City

Facing Imposter Syndrome as a Photographer in NYC: My Journey to Founding Exit 18 Media New York City—where the lights shine brighter, the skyscrapers seem to touch the sky, and the creative energy is palpable at every corner. As a photographer, it’s a place that inspires, challenges, and occasionally overwhelms. The talent here is undeniable,Continue reading “Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Photographer in New York City”