Photography has turned into my meditation. It’s a peaceful retreat, helping to tune out distractions, stress, and anxiety—directing attention to what’s always been right in front of us. Walking around a bustling city, capturing melancholy moments, or photographing the tranquility of Earth’s greatest natural landscapes, photography allows a story to be told in a second. Not only is it a meditative state, but it’s also become the greatest lesson in teaching grand visual storytelling on a small scale. Smaller, overlooked details can become grand ideas, and the moments we pass up or take for granted can turn into a static story for people to immerse themselves in.