TEN LESSONS FOR ACHIEVING GREATNESS
I started writing my notes and was trying to sum up how you become an artist worth noting. As I wrote, I realized these ideas are applicable to life in general. I genuinely believe every teenager should read this.
FOUR THINGS EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDS TO KNOW
Four important things every photographer needs to know.
SANTINO’S NUMBER ONE RULE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
How the Two Second Rule can change your photography.
THE CANCEL REVOLUTION
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, we are having a new national conversation. Or maybe “new” is the wrong word. This is more like the second iteration of a conversation we’ve been having for a decade.
THE DEATH OF A NATION
A nation that has given up decency for expediency is doomed.
JUST ONE GREAT ONE
Choose quality over quantity.
TURNING MY BOOK COVER INTO AN EPIC PHOTO SHOOT
Working with the exquisite Krystal Kadaver to turn my book cover into an epic photo shoot.
TURNING EXERCISE INTO A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Using the power of photography to motivate my weightloss journey.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL ARTIST
A discussion of how we interact with art and artists, as well as an update on my work.
HURRICANE KATRINA
Memories of Hurricane Katrina, twenty years on.
THE PHILOSOPHICAL MUSINGS OF A COFFEE SHOP COWBOY
What the hell do I do now?
A DEADBEAT’S GUIDE TO LIFE
I just got fired.
Jazzland Art Prints
Jazzland prints available.
THIS IS 46
July 28th, 2025. Happy birthday.
THE BEST ULTRA BUDGET LENS?
This may be the best starter lens on the market.
WHICH CAMERA BRAND IS BEST?
“For a lot of people, what kind of camera and what brand you use say a lot about who you are.”
IS THE JUICE WORTH THE SQUEEZE?
“I speak a lot about Jason. Not just because he’s my friend and my boss, but because he’s easily the person most responsible for my growth as a photographer. But no artist ever gets anywhere by only studying one person.”
THE DREAMS OF MIKE SANTINO
“Pop was a guy who worked with his hands. I was a little boy who just wanted to be one of the Dukes of Hazzard. He watched the Saints and loved to fish. To this day, I hate both of those things. “
REST IN PEACE, PETER A DAVID
One of my favorite writers, Peter David passed away recently.
HOW NOT TO PITCH YOUR CUSTOMER
“The lesson is simple, but important. If you’re looking for someone to help you build your business, don’t expect them to do it for free.”