Beautiful 65 degree night at the San Diego Rodeo. 🤠 #sandiegolife #cowboyup

The reality is that #affordability is the defining issue today. From housing to red meat, from coffee to lettuce and fish, prices are going up despite Trump's promise to lower prices on "day one." 📸 #sandiego new homes under construction #housing #realestate

I've always had to pay attention to #inflation as a freelancer. Trump is bragging about how great these numbers are. His born-with-a-gold-spoon mentality means he thinks #affordability is higher food prices but lower on tvs. He's as senile as Biden was. (graph from Wall Street Journal)

The new community we moved into in San Diego has multiple catch basins designed to capture and replenish a vital resource. Love it! #renewables #sandiego #climate #water

Trump admin says they're "at war against drug trafficking, not Venezuela." 🤔 Trump just pardoned the president of Honduras who was serving US prison time after being convicted of MASSIVE drug trafficking & fed drug agents are taken off cases to work immigration. www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

It’s pretty amazing how quickly (and often) Republicans can figure out how to invade a foreign country for oil but can’t figure out how to get Americans affordable healthcare.

Can we trade #Maduro for health care & affordability? Trump has jacked prices on Americans with tariffs, done NOTHING about health care in 5 years in power and says Epstein files (that he's all over) are a hoax. No one gives a s**t about removing dictators in other countries. America first? GTFO

Wishing everyone a year of amazing adventures, travels and experiences! Route 66 will celebrate its centennial in 2026! 🙌 #travel #explore #wander #route66 #centennial #arizona #streetphotography #photography #monochrome #happynewyear

A 23 yr old right wing YouTube clown with an iPhone & nothing but hopes of going viral with previously reported news mixed with is "findings" has the ear of the gov't. Remember the pet eating Haitians bs? Yeah, this s**t is that dumb too (but MAGA loves it! 🤦‍♂️) www.nytimes.com/2025/12/31/b...

A bit of unsolicited advice to teachers of *any* art. Do. Not. Overcorrect. Imo, a teacher that is constantly correcting every detail is battling a large ego & making it about them. Guide people to an understanding and let them find their way. "Mistakes" are the greatest impetus for learning.

Merry Christmas! #buonnatale

Got a head start today on a big scanning project for 2026 for 1990’s assignments from Time, SI, Black Star, USNWR, People,WaPo, USAT, LAT etc. Keep my ancient #Apple G4 Powerbook working just to utilize the Nikon Coolscan’s original software that was discontinued. Works amazing! #photography #film

A bit of holiday hangout time with our granddog, San Diego style! ❤️ #bestday

So it's okay for MAGA to talk s**t about a left leaning murder victim but they lost their cultist minds when Kirk was murdered? When will MAGA ever realize they're hypocritical sheep? All murder victims should be spared the indignities of character assassination. www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-d...

What a beautiful morning for breakfast at Morning Glory and a stroll through the farmers market in Little Italy. The cold brew and breakfast were unbelievable not to mention 75 degrees & ☀️! 😍 #sandiego #littleitaly #buonnatale #manjiare

If you like supporting independent photographers, consider this year's limited print sale. Select from 20 images including 3 that are part of the permanent collection at the California Museum of Photography. 40% off with code "LimitedPrints25." 🎁 archive.toddbigelowphotography.com/gallery/Limi...

We all knew it was coming and here it is; Farmer Welfare version 2. Hey MAGA, quit taking welfare from your leader and crying about finances. I thought y'all were tough but you seem okay with getting checks from your boy that you put in office. Snowflakes. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

My print sale has 20 images from which to choose including 📸 contained in the permanent collection of the California Museum of Photography, a world record from a skateboard legend & more. Use promo "LimitedPrints25" & save 40%. 🎁 #photography archive.toddbigelowphotography.com/gallery/Limi...

This week’s King Tides in San Diego were amazing. The extreme low tides revealed incredible life in the La Jolla tide pools, drawing hundreds of people. #sandiego #kingtide #lajolla

Sorting old boxes from the move & came across this print of my wife who met me in NY after another year on Black Team at Eddie Adams Workshop. Oct ‘93. #streetphotography

As a photographer, I'm constantly on the go & drink lots of coffee so I know when prices skyrocket like they have. To the cult-like GOP voters, if you buy into Trump's claims that his tariffs don't raise prices, why would removing his tariffs lower prices? finance.yahoo.com/news/live/tr...

I just returned from teaching Central Michigan Univ students about running freelance biz and discussed CODB & tariffs. The arsonist, Trump, will want credit for putting out the fire he started. Doesn't work that way tho. #freelance #business www.wsj.com/economy/cons...

Italy just does color better! 🇮🇹 #streetphotography #travel #italy #italian #colorphotography #wanderlust

Even running an errand to buy flowers is fun in San Diego. 😎

Back to Back!!!!!

Happy 80th Bday to the coolest dude I ever photographed, the one and only Henry Winkler! An incredible actor but also a great children’s book author!

Yeah, I mean why spend the money to ski fresh tracks in deep, fluffy powder during the winter when you can save money and ski on hard packed corduroy groomers full of obstacles. 🙄

After my workshop in Boston last week I headed to NY for a quick visit with friends and colleagues. Who doesn't love just strolling the streets? #newyork #streetphotography #monochrome #travel #ny

Wrapped up a great few days in Boston teaching my workshop for ASMP New England. The city sent me on my way with a beautiful Fall day! #photography #fall #photoworkshop #boston

Heading out for the ASMP Business of Photography Workshop in Boston! There’s still some availability and free financial aid. Info & registration at www.asmp.org/ne/event/bus... #photography #business #boston #freelance

Can you recall the day you started praying?

Financial aid is still available for the ASMP New England #photo workshop this weekend thanks to the generosity of a colleague. If interested, message me and I'll put you in touch with the coordinator. Hurry, though, it starts Friday! #photography #boston Register at www.asmp.org/ne/event/bus...

Astonishing reporting by Murdoch's (Fox News) Wall Street Journal! No sex offenders go to fed camp but Maxwell was transferred there after meeting with Trump admin. Why? Only explanation is Maxwell gets a kush life if she shuts up about Trump. Release the Epstein files. www.wsj.com/us-news/ghis...

One glaring omission by the @nytimes.com in this otherwise good analysis is the cost to insure an EV is typically much higher due to the expensive electronic components and EVs are more often totaled in even minor accidents due to very high repair costs. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...

Had to 🙄 at this dude trying to figure out how to make it around the roundabouts in the neighborhood. Mind you, to get to this spot the driver drove right by a gigantic sign warning “NO BIG TRUCKS”. The best is the Allied Movers moto on the back. They’re the “careful movers.” 😆

Was a beautiful walk around Miramar Lake today. 😍 #sandiegolife

Thinking of joining ASMP in Boston for the 2 day business of #photography workshop? Here's a good example of what we delve into.👇 From 2021, I was the guest on the B&H Photo podcast which turned out to be their most popular pod that year. bhphotopodcast.libsyn.com/the-business... #freelance

I've read enough of these stories and have far too many friends in "the biz" who've seen work evaporate to recognize that they're going through exactly what mags & newspapers went through. This is permanent change & requires pivoting to New & multiple revenue streams. www.wsj.com/business/med...

For years I've received inquiries asking to teach my workshop on the East Coast. The American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), New England chapter, stepped up to host it on October 17 & 18th. #photography #photographyworkshop #photojournalism #freelance

Trump admin is preparing to give more welfare (they did it in 1st admin) to farmers because he's destroyed their income with his trade policies. Farmers overwhelmingly support him and, once again, will accept welfare checks due to his idiotic economic policy. finance.yahoo.com/news/candid-...

UPDATE: Barely two weeks out, here's some of the people & companies who've stepped up to support the workshop in Boston. 1. Anonymous donor! $2k to cover students & freelancers! 💰 2. @thinktankphoto.bsky.social donating for giveaways! 🎒 3. My book publisher providing discounts to attendees! 📖

National Parks & forests are expected to close or be severely impacted by the looming government shutdown, so plan those fall excursions carefully! The last shutdown was during the Trump administration as well and lasted 35 days. #shutdown #nationalparks #travel

This settlement gives credit to the what people like me (who've dealt for years with infringement) have said forever; infringers prefer to ask for forgiveness instead of permission. Be sure to register your images with the USCO. #copyright www.cnbc.com/2025/09/25/j...

Still 🤩 about yesterday’s golden hour walkabout. #sandiego #walkabout #goldenhour #sandiegoliving #delmar

Super cool! #boston #photography #workshop #freelance

Happy Fall! 🍁 #solstice #fall #nature #photography #takeawalk #fallcolors #sierras

$305 at Costco for toilet paper, 2 packs of salmon, 1 ahi, chicken, Kirkland unsalted nuts, water, trash bags, cooking oil, 2 bags of granola, blueberries, dishwashing soap. Didn't have plain greek yogurt or wife's vitamins. Good thing #Trump lowered prices on "day one." #tariffs #economy

Fashion in Milan is so fun to take in because all you really have to do is walk around and observe. I love it. It transcends age and gender and reflects on the culture. #fashion #milan #streetfashion #streetphotography #italy #style #travel #europe

Taken following the Sept 11 attacks but it seems as important in today's political environment as it was then. #september11 #neverforget #stopthehate

Literally the best tuition I've seen in many years. Super accessible for 2 full days of intensive instruction in business topics freelancers face daily. Info & Registration 👉 www.asmp.org/ne/event/bus... #photography #photojournalism #freelance #valueyourself #asmp #boston