Do you still take on paid work or commissions

No. Even with the GeoLog iOS app I’m building, I’m not looking to earn anything from it — the enjoyment comes from the work itself. Taking on traditional paid jobs often brings the pressure to create a “perfect” piece of work, along with the stress that comes with meeting expectations, and that’s not the experience I’m looking for anymore.

That said, if someone approaches me with a project, I’m always open to creating something on my own timeline and offering the finished piece for purchase. In the past, for example, a corporation asked for a body of work for their downtown Boston office, which became the “Boston at Night” series.

I also enjoy the idea of an occasional, more elaborate photo shoot — discussing the creative goals, the message, and even choosing the right location together. But for me, that’s about the fun of the photographic process, not about returning to professional work.