My Thoughts, Ramblings and Ideas
Welcome to the journal — not quite a blog, not quite a notebook. Just a quiet space where I can put words to the images I create and share stories from the road. Sometimes it's a reflection, sometimes a glimpse behind the scenes, and sometimes it's just the thoughts that surface after a long hike, a quiet camp, or time spent off the beaten path.
Think of it as a place to wander — through landscapes, ideas, and whatever else the journey stirs up.
It’s Okay to Be Different : Finding My Vision in Black & White
I never set out to be an artist, and I certainly didn’t expect to end up as a black and white nature photographer. But somewhere between the failures, the experiments, and the quiet moments in wild places, I learned that being different is where my voice lives. This journal entry is about learning to trust that difference.
The Power of Perspective
Photography is shaped by perspective. In Hokkaido, one tree and six frames showed how small compositional choices can completely change the story we tell.
Two Days in Yosemite | Hiking to Yosemite Point
In January, I took a quick solo trip to Yosemite to explore a few places I hadn’t seen before—including Yosemite Point. It was my first time hiking the Upper Yosemite Falls Trail, and the views completely blew me away. I filmed parts of the experience and put together a short video that captures the quiet beauty of those two days.
~Aeolian Dunes No. 16 - Swept and Sheltered~
A new addition to my Aeolian Dunes series—this image captures a moment of contrast in Death Valley, where blowing sand and stillness meet under bold desert light.