Recent Work
LIGHT, LOCATION, AND THE MOMENTS MADE
This is where you will find the stories behind the images, where they were made, what the light was doing, and why a particular place or moment was worth stopping for. Some posts explore the history and character of a location, while others focus on the decisions, challenges, and small discoveries that happen behind the camera. From quiet woodland trails and city streets to distant coastlines and familiar landmarks, each story offers a closer look at the photographs and the experiences that shaped them. Whether you're interested in photography, travel, or simply seeing a place through a different lens, you'll find the latest work and the stories behind it here.
Muir Woods II
...As I ventured into the forest, I marveled at the coast redwoods—tall, straight, and impossibly old. Some trees here are over 1,000 years old, their trunks thick and their bark rough to the touch...
Chicago at Dusk
...my attention was drawn to the window. The Chicago skyline stretched into the cool fall night, the tall buildings glowing with an intricate mosaic of light. The clock ticked louder in my mind. Time was short, but the scene through my window demanded attention...
Light Trails
...By setting a camera to a long exposure, you capture the movement of light sources—headlights, taillights, even glowing billboards—and transform them into brilliant, abstract streaks...
Telluride Morning
…I got dressed as quickly as I could, grabbed my camera, and left my friends, still asleep in the warm cabin. Instantly, the cold hit me, that sharp bite that makes your breath turn into clouds…
Castillo de San Marcos
…the fort was strategically placed by the Spanish in the 17th century to guard their claim on Florida. They picked a spot that gave them a perfect view of any incoming ships…
Superstition Sunset
...I was ill prepared for the harshness of the Arizona desert, with only a bottle of water and no foresight to bring food. The heat was a relentless, almost physical force, wrapping around me like a suffocating blanket...
