📚 Essential Reading: The 3 Books That Built My Foundation - When I first started shooting, I quickly realized that gear alone wouldn’t cut it. My biggest leaps in understanding came not from new lenses, but from these three foundational books (and I promise, they aren’t the ones you usually see recommended!). - Book 1: Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson, taught me to see light, not just use it. It instantly elevated my flat images and unlocked the key to Manual Mode by simplifying the Exposure Triangle. - If you’re feeling overwhelmed by technical jargon, know that a great book can simplify things tremendously, while a critical book can deepen your work. Book 2: On Photography by Susan Sontag, profoundly changed how I think about the camera’s role in society. It challenges you to consider the ethics, history, and consumption of images, moving you past mere technical execution into true visual literacy. - And perhaps most importantly, to understand the emotional and personal wei...