Lessons from the Field: What Twenty Years with a Camera Taught Me

After decades in some of the planet’s most remote and challenging environments, Ethan has learned that the wild is both a teacher and a mirror. This essay reflects on the deeper lessons behind the lens — not just about exposure and focus, but about perseverance, respect, and adaptability. He discusses how nature humbles even the most experienced photographer, offering lessons in timing, restraint, and gratitude. Each story — from storms that wiped out shoots to chance moments that changed everything — reveals something about creativity and endurance. It’s a look at the long game of artistry, where growth comes as much from failure as from the perfect shot.