Tyler Henson shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Tyler, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
Definitely walking a path that’s been laid out specifically for me. Yet, at times, it feels more like wandering. It’s hard to tell the difference—life can be so dense that trying to distinguish between the two is like asking how many blades of grass cover the earth at this very moment. There’s no clear way to know.
What I do know is this: I’m a firm believer in Jesus Christ. As I follow Him, I trust that He charts my steps each day. So even when I can’t see the full picture, I know that I’m exactly where I’m meant to be, doing exactly what I’m meant to do.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Of Course, My name is Tyler Henson, I’m from Rockville, Maryland. I’ve been photographing for nearly 15 years, and I love it deeply—across all styles and subjects. I constantly challenge myself to shoot differently, to keep my eye sharp and my perspective fresh.
My work has been featured in several magazines and exhibited in galleries from Maryland to Canada to Japan. I can’t tell you exactly what I shoot, because I’m always changing and evolving—but that’s the point. Each photograph is part of an ongoing exploration of how I see the world.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
Back when I was a kid—like, elementary school—I had an idea of who I was. I knew what I liked, what I didn’t, and I didn’t bother trying to hide it. People called me weird, sure, but it never bothered me. If anything, it just confirmed that I wasn’t blending in with everyone else. “Normal” always looked like a costume other people were putting on, and I just never felt like wearing it.
That confidence gave me something early on—a kind of quiet power. I walked through the world with my own flavor, my own rhythm, even when I was small. And it felt good. It felt like me.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
This is one of those things most people don’t really get: suffering is its own language. You have to learn it if you want to actually grow. Most of us do everything we can to avoid it—to numb it, outrun it, pretend it isn’t tapping on the door. But suffering is a teacher. A harsh one, sure—but one that’s trying to sit with you and show you something real. We just push it away because it hurts.
Success can shape you, but it won’t make you resilient. It won’t teach you how to stand up after you’ve been knocked down. Only pain does that. Only struggle teaches you how to move through darkness and still come out with your heart intact. Those are the lessons that stay with you. Those are the ones that build you.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What important truth do very few people agree with you on?
That there is one singular truth—just one, not many. Without getting too deep… I think we live in a time where people are lost yet still searching, and they’d rather accept a truth that feels good than the one that can truly change their lives. I’m talking about God. God is the only thing that truly matters in this life—His word, His love, His presence.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m sitting in God’s presence. His arm around my shoulder reminds me that no matter what I face, I am more than a conqueror.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @tylerj.hensonn
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