The Adventure is the Effort. The Art is the Result
Welcome to the journal, not quite a blog, not quite a notebook, it’s more like my thoughts, ramblings and ideas. 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.
Morning on the Merced
I traveled to Yosemite chasing the spectacle of Firefall. On my way out of the park, a quiet winter morning beside the Merced River gave me something unexpected: a photograph that would help shape my work and become one of my signature images.
I won a photography award. So What?!
One image won first place at Yosemite Renaissance. The same image didn’t make it past the first round in another competition. A reflection on what that actually means—and what it doesn’t.
A Winter Storm in Zion
A major winter storm rolled through southern Utah and my friend Seth called to say I needed to be there. What I found when I arrived was a place I didn't recognize — and four days I won't forget.
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.
Snow Day in San Diego
A heavy winter storm brought fresh snow to Mount Laguna, offering conditions most people would avoid—but for me, it provided a perfect day of clarity and creativity, embodied in this solitary Jeffrey Pine.
Nature First, Photography Second
I was a lover of nature way before I ever picked up a camera. I will always put the well being of the natural world over any picture.