As a professional photographer since 1994, I've seen photography evolve from film and darkrooms to digital editing and AI. I'm sharing my perspective on Etsy's new photography policy, why I support its intentions, and where I believe more clarity is needed for artists and sellers.

Twenty-five years ago, my brother walked out of Tower Two during a training break, a small decision that changed the course of our family. Today, as he helps his son recover from a near-fatal accident, I keep thinking about survival, chance, the families who weren't as lucky, and everything we've been given because he came home.