Summit Lab Podcast: Experiments in creativity, storytelling, and building a meaningful life.

Still Showing Up | SLP 0009

This week felt quieter creatively. No huge breakthrough photos. No massive wins. Just the reality of continuing to create when motivation, momentum, and confidence start to slow down. In this episode, I talk about patience, photography, chasing improvement, the temptation of new gear, and learning that growth sometimes looks a lot less exciting than we expect. Topics include: * The “See It First” experiment * Learning to wait for images * Riding around searching for locations * Instagram engagement and confidence * Gear vs growth * Why showing up still matters Sometimes creativity gets quieter before it gets deeper.

I Stopped Chasing Light | SLP 0008

This week something shifted. After spending weeks trying to chase light, I realized the best images came when I stopped forcing photos and started recognizing them instead. Rainy weather, moody shadows, rushed days, and a few breakthrough moments completely changed how I approached photography this week. I also talk about instinct, storytelling, gear, journaling, creative systems, and my next experiment: “See It First.” 00:00 — I Stopped Chasing Light 00:42 — Rainy Days & Moody Light 01:50 — Busy Days, Rushed Photos & Frustration 03:06 — The Missed Shot at the Old Theater 04:43 — A Breakthrough at the End of the Week 05:14 — Finding Photos in My Own Backyard 06:08 — Capturing the String Light Photo 07:09 — The Garage Light Moment 08:29 — Learning to Recognize Light 09:18 — I Didn’t Need to Chase Photos 10:48 — Why I’m Going Back to the 1.8 Lens 11:38 — Backup Systems, Journaling & Creativity 13:27 — Next Week’s Experiment: “See It First” 15:27 — Progress, Growth & Final Thoughts

I Tried to Chase Light… and Failed (What I Learned) | SLP 0007

This week was a struggle. I set out to chase light and make it the focus of my photography, but instead found myself falling short. Time was limited, the results weren’t there, and I couldn’t quite figure out how to turn beautiful light into compelling images. Still, there were lessons—seeing light more clearly, noticing shadows in a new way, and understanding the gap between recognizing something and using it creatively. This episode is about pushing through that gap and continuing forward.

SLP #0006: Portraits of Nature (That Turned Into Stories)

This week didn’t go how I expected. I set out to shoot portraits of nature—but instead, I started to see something deeper. Not just subjects, but stories within a frame. Through layering, letting go of forced shots, and simply walking away when it wasn’t working, something clicked. I also share a recent portrait session, thoughts on Canon vs Sony, creative workflow changes, and the challenge (and reward) of showing up every day. Next experiment: Chasing Light.

SLP #0005: Photo a Day

I tried something simple this week: create one photo a day. It didn’t go how I expected. In this episode, I talk about what was actually beneficial, what challenged me, and the mindset shift that came from showing up consistently—even when I didn’t feel like it. I also share what I’m experimenting with next and a few creative ideas I’ve been working on that are making the process fun again. This isn’t about perfect photos. It’s about doing the work.