⭐️ Listener Favorite - Togetherness, Blind Spots, and the Stories That Stay with Linsey Davis

⚠️ Note: This is a legacy episode from the Intentional Documentary® era. I’ve kept it here because it explores story, presence, and meaning through deeply human moments, especially relevant for those reflecting on family, loss, and memory.

⚠️ Content warning: This episode includes a brief mention of the sudden loss of a parent during childhood. The story is shared thoughtfully and without graphic detail. Please take care while listening, or feel free to skip this episode if needed.

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What if your most meaningful photos weren’t just about what’s visible, but about what’s at risk of being missed?

In this conversation, Linsey Davis shares how the loss of her father shaped her longing for togetherness, how homeschooling five kids has deepened her awareness, and why photography made her more present, not less.

We talk about documenting as personal legacy, the power of prompts, and how a single table came to hold decades of memory and meaning.

Topics covered: 

• How Linsey’s documenting practice grew from personal grief and a desire for togetherness
• Using photography as a tool to become more present, not less
• The myth of “seeing everything” as a documentarian
• Why prompts are essential for uncovering blind spots in your documenting
• Letting go of professional labels and reclaiming artistry without pressure
• The story of “the table” — a powerful, multi-generational anchor of memory
• A reflection on documenting changing family dynamics as kids grow up
• Linsey’s journaling habits and her dream of incorporating more video
• A final challenge for listeners: What story would you regret not recording if you could never pick up your camera again?

Connect with Linsey + access the archived episode resources here: 
 → dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive