Before I leave for Tokyo, I’ve been thinking about the difference between long-form and short-form study—between deep familiarity and fast clarity—and how each shapes the way I photograph and teach. Whether it’s a workshop in Maui or a night shoot in Shinjuku, it all comes back to one thing: learning how to truly see.

Great images don’t come from luck—they come from showing up, again and again, even when nothing feels special. The more you practice, the more you see. And when the extraordinary appears, you’ll be ready.