Describe a risk you took that you do not regret.
Photography teaches you to see the world differently—but it also teaches you to act differently. And sometimes, that means lying down on hot pavement in the middle of a city, with people walking by wondering what on earth you’re doing.
It’s funny how self-conscious I used to feel taking pictures in public, especially from low angles or unconventional spots. But I started realizing that some of my favorite images came from those very moments—when I tuned out the world and focused on framing, texture, and perspective.
What I’ve learned is this: chasing a vision means risking how you’re seen. And that’s a risk worth taking every time.
“I lay flat on the asphalt for this shot—people walked past giving me side glances, but I wanted the full texture of the ground to lead into the gothic architecture.”
“Low perspective, wide lens, and waiting on the clouds to part. I felt a little ridiculous crouched this low, but the symmetry and texture were too good to pass up.”
So next time you’re out with your camera—or doing anything that matters to you—take the risk. Get the angle. Follow your eye. And forget what anyone else might think. Because authenticity always outshines approval.
Beyond the Cast 