We Teach the Craft of Attention

Travel photography rewards patience and intention. Our curriculum trims everything that doesn’t help you decide what to shoot and why.

Method

  • Pre-visualization and shot lists
  • Light windows and timing
  • Story templates and captions
  • Lean editing for clarity
  • Publishing ethics

Minimal by Design

No photos on this site—by intent. We want your brain on the craft.

Ethos

Attention First

Gear is a tool, not a story. We teach you to notice before you shoot.

Consent & Context

People over pictures. Ask, listen, and represent with care.

Clarity Over Hype

Edit to reveal the narrative, not to overwhelm it.

Timeline

  1. 2016 — Field Notes Begin

    A notebook, a 35mm lens, and an insistence on story-first practice.

  2. 2019 — Ethical Templates

    We formalized caption and consent templates that travel well.

  3. 2022 — Lean Editing

    A minimal workflow to keep stories legible under time pressure.

  4. 2025 — The Practice Vow

    A short promise before each outing to center intent and respect.

Field Clock

Next light window:

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Try a Vow

Generate a simple practice vow before your next outing.

Practice Vow

I will notice light, commit to a story, and edit for clarity.

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