Thoughts

A small tool that turns any text into a deterministic 32×32 creature. Same text, same creature—every time. How it works, what makes it distinctive, and how it could encode identity in an image.

Exploring the paradoxical discipline of creativity: mastering what exists while having the courage to forget and imagine what could be

The epic journey that taught me about America, humanity, and myself, and why I could never do it again in my thirties

What I learned about optics, aperture size, diffraction, and exposure from turning my office into a giant pinhole camera

Reflections on that unique phase of life when your calendar fills with wedding invitations and love is literally in the air

A deep dive into the physics and mathematics of extension tubes, exploring how simple spacers can unlock macro photography capabilities in any lens

Capturing the intimate performance of Faultlines, where folksy melodies and rich harmonies create pure musical magic

A photographic journey through Chicago's iconic architecture, from historic facades to modern skyline giants