
Field Notes
Essays, tutorials, and tools from the creative edge
This is the working log—where ideas take shape. A collection of how-to’s, reflections, case studies, and thought starters for creatives, educators, and brand-builders walking the path less travelled. Some posts are polished. Others are in process. All are shared with the hope they’ll meet you where you are—and help you keep moving toward what matters.
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The Power of Learning and Healing in Nature
Learning and healing in nature offers a powerful way to reconnect with your body, mind, and creativity. Whether you’re walking through a forest, sitting by water, or simply spending time outdoors, nature has a unique ability to slow your nervous system and create space for reflection. In this lesson, we explore how time in nature supports emotional regulation, stress relief, and creative clarity—offering more than just inspiration, but a return to rhythm, presence, and self-awareness.
Where the Sparks Began
For years, I ran hard. Work was everything — a source of identity, meaning, purpose, and let’s be honest, distraction. I told myself I was building something. And in many ways, I was. But I was also burning out, quietly, consistently, and convincing myself that exhaustion was proof of passion.
Building a Framework for Productivity & Mindset Growth
In this post, we’ll explore how to build systems that optimize both work and mindset, ensuring that your time, energy, and focus are used intentionally.
Tips For Creating Content That Fills Your Tank vs Simply Filling Your Feed
If you’re in the creative space and leveraging social media for your business, you’ve likely felt it - that relentless pull to release content just to keep up. This post provides helpful tips to help you create content that fills your tank vs just filling your feed.
How to Set Up and Optimize Your Nikon Z8 for Video: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps I take to configure my Nikon Z 8 for video work, ensuring the camera works as seamlessly and efficiently as possible when operating.
Why I Switched to Zoom Lenses: The Game-Changing Nikon Z8 & 24-70mm Combo
In this post, I dive into why the Nikon Z 8 paired with the 24-70mm lens has become my go-to setup for almost every production.
Mastering Natural Light: Top Tips for Stunning Cinematic Shots
In this post, I’ll guide you through the essentials of working with natural light, a versatile and powerful tool for filmmakers.
Master the Art of Scene Coverage: Bring Your Scenes to Life
In this post, I’ll guide you through the art of scene coverage and how dynamic movement—whether from the camera or the actors—can bring your film to life.
How Pre-Production Can Help You Create a More Captivating Film
This post provides a few tips that will hopefully help you go into your next shoot feeling confident and ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
Launching The Accountability Sessions
Exploring the balance of creativity, growth, and accountability, this new project builds on lessons from my film-a-day journey to embrace purposeful, daily progress.
How to Rig Up Your Nikon Z 8 To Shoot Video: A Step-by-Step Guide
Unlock the potential of your Nikon Z 8 with a customized handheld rig designed for stability, efficiency, and versatility. In this blog post, I break down the components that make up my go-to setup.
21 Tips for Conducting a Captivating Video Interview
When it comes to documentary filmmaking, your interviewing skills are one of the most important skills to master. These skills directly influence the depth, authenticity and emotional impact of your film.
Why Focusing Your Attention on Building the New Is So Powerful
Life is a complex and often unpredictable journey. It tests us, molds us, and, at times, breaks us, only to rebuild us in ways we could have never imagined. In this new project, I’m exploring life itself - what it means to live fully, to confront our fears, to evolve, and to transform into something new.
Why Following Your Passion Can Unlock Incredible Opportunities
Passion has always been my driving force in my career with some of my best projects coming from clients who discovered my work through these passion projects.
A Closer Look At My Camera Rig
Over the last while, I’ve been working to perfect my camera rig and feel I’ve landed on something I’m really happy with. Finding ways to have the equipment fall away and focus on the moment has always been most important and I feel I’ve found that with this rig.
How to Strategically Infuse Vulnerability into Your Business
I’ve always considered vulnerability an asset but not everyone does, especially in business. I believe this vulnerability leads to deeper connections. As AI starts to play a bigger role in our lives, I believe that now more than ever that we need to embrace this vulnerability in business if we truly want to stand out. It is your secret weapon.
How the Nikon Z8 Unlocked my Creativity
When I started in film, it was about creating. It was about having a vision and following through with it. The ideas were not grand and the execution was not flawless. For me, it was an outlet and was how I was able to make sense about my current mindset.
Being Okay With Okay - Why It Is Important to Move Past Perfection
I have battled with perfectionism my whole life. Whether in the my personal or professional life, I would consistently be disappointed with what I was working on because it was never perfect.
Why Establishing Habits Ensures Long Term Success
Have you ever started the year with the best of intentions but seem to fall short a few weeks in? Are their habits you’ve wanted to establish or break for a long time but never seem to be able to stick the landing?
Running To A Slower Lifestyle
A slower lifestyle enables you to focus on what is important to you. To understand what is important to you, it is key to understand your values.