diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4af0e31..25fbbd2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
 ## Kyle Evangelisto's [website](https://kyledoes.dev)
 
+Custom CMS backend built with Livewire & FluxUI
+
 FluxUI, Livewire, Laravel, AlpineJs & TailwindCSS
diff --git a/app/Livewire/Forms/PhotoForm.php b/app/Livewire/Forms/PhotoForm.php
index b0a2ecd..d58fa15 100644
--- a/app/Livewire/Forms/PhotoForm.php
+++ b/app/Livewire/Forms/PhotoForm.php
@@ -14,13 +14,13 @@
 class PhotoForm extends Form
 {
     #[Validate('required|string')]
-    public ?string $name;
+    public string $name = '';
 
     #[Validate('nullable|date')]
-    public ?string $capturedAt;
+    public string $capturedAt = '';
 
     #[Validate('nullable|string|max:255')]
-    public ?string $description;
+    public string $description = '';
 
     #[Validate('required|integer|in:1,3', message: 'The Photo Type is Required')]
     public int $type = Asset::PHOTO;
diff --git a/resources/views/livewire/photos/gallery.blade.php b/resources/views/livewire/photos/gallery.blade.php
index 39962f3..7ba693b 100644
--- a/resources/views/livewire/photos/gallery.blade.php
+++ b/resources/views/livewire/photos/gallery.blade.php
@@ -17,9 +17,11 @@
                             <div class="my-2">
                                 <flux:text>{{ $photo->name }}</flux:text>
 
-                                <flux:text variant="subtle" class="text-xs">{{ $photo->description }}</flux:text>
+                                @if (!is_null($photo->description) && $photo->description !== '')
+                                    <flux:text variant="subtle" class="text-xs">{{ $photo->description }}</flux:text>
+                                @endif
 
-                                <flux:text class="mt-2" size="sm">{{ $photo->captured_at }}</flux:text>
+                                <flux:text class="mt-2" size="sm">{{ $photo->captured_at ?? $photo->created_at }}</flux:text>
                             </div>
                         </div>