It has taken me the better part of 30 years to realize that observation is my profession - it’s how I connect to the world. It’s my way of noticing what’s right, even when life feels messy. It’s a way to pause, reflect, and find meaning in the moment.

As a photographer, that might be through the capture of the day’s dramatic first light or a fleeting expression in someone’s eyes.

As a writer, it’s often a psychological puzzle that drives me to the keyboard - to type myself into a deeper understanding of a challenge in my life. A safe space where I can express differing points of view - without judgment - to better understand myself and the subjects of my observation.

The Grateful Lens is where I share that practice with you.

Here, you’ll find:

• Behind-the-scenes glimpses into the why behind my favorite images, often in the form of travel stories

• Personal stories that explore growth, gratitude, and creative intuition

• Gentle prompts and reflections for those seeking to live more intentionally

• Quiet meditations on light, timing, and the art of becoming

This space is for anyone drawn to beauty - not just the kind you can hang on a wall, but the kind that lives in paying attention.

If you’ve ever found yourself grateful for a coincidence, struck by stillness, or transformed by the way light hits a window… you’re in the right place.

Thanks for reading. I’m honored to share what I see (and forever learning) with you.

Brian – Gratitudaholic. Storyteller. Light-seeker.