Fall is my favorite season of the year, and definitely the busiest. In the midst of the hectic season I was able to get out and do some photography. So I thought I would do a post recapping highlights of these smaller autumn trips. And as always if you wish to skip to the gallery of images, just click here. La Jolla In October Kim and I got away for a quick little afternoon trip to explore this iconic beach, […]
As 2025 began, I was getting rather reflective as one often does as they approach one of those big birthday years (the big 5-0). Kim and I started to discuss what I wanted to do this year to mark this year of my life, and one of the first things that stuck in my mind was doing a long, challenging backpack trip. Looking through my wish list of trips, I looked at which ones I could get a permit for […]
This past spring, I revisited one of my favorite hikes in the Santa Monica Mountains, trekking up the Backbone Trail to Sandstone Peak. The 12-mile trip spans 3,000 feet of elevation gain, starting at sea level and summiting the tallest peak in the range at 3,114 feet high. I was eager to see the landscape since the last time I did this hike, this portion of the mountain range was still scorched from the Springs Fire in 2013. Additionally, this […]
A year ago, I got invited to go on a trip to Utah with Peter Carey and Josh Ulloa, and we got to see some incredible landscapes on our trek. Here’s a brief trip report from that adventure. Layers Upon Layers One thing I was eager to experience on this trip was being amongst the many layers of the Canyonlands region for sunrise and sunset, watching the changing light illuminate the landscape. On our second morning, we quickly lost the […]
I stumbled upon this little scene while exploring a part of Death Valley National Park I hadn’t been to before. This little Joshua tree stood out a bit further from the larger group, and it made me think that this little guy was looking longingly at his older, all-grown-up brethren, with aspirations to one day join them. The photo is also the March image of my 2026 Photo Calendar. And if you’d like to see more of my work from […]
These exposed sycamore roots and the rock wedged between them made me think of a dragon sleeping in his horde of fallen golden leaves. Maybe my girls’ fascination with dragons is rubbing off on me. One of my favorite photos from 2024 and featured in my newest Photo Calendar, was captured on a post-Thanksgiving hike my family did in the Santa Monica Mountains. If you want to see more from my Detail/Texture gallery on my site.
I am so grateful to live near the beach. Living so close to it, I know I have taken it for granted at times. But as a photographer, I cherish the variety of visual subjects I can explore at our local beaches. Below are some of the beautiful treasures I discovered this year wandering the nearby shores. I hope you enjoy. Sea Anemone I love exploring tide pools. You never know what you might discover. This particular anemone I stumbled […]
It’s that season again, my new 2026 Photo Calendar is on sale! This year, I unfortunately had to raise the price, but to offset that, I am offering FREE Shipping on all orders in the continental US. As usual, the calendar showcases images from recent travels. Calendar Features: Photos in this year’s monthly calendar include: These calendars are a seasonal item, so order today before they are out of stock. Message me directly for any custom and white-label options. I […]
It’s that time of year! Starting in October, I will be available for portrait sessions on the following dates: Sundays 10/5 (sold out) and 10/12 (sold out) in Fullerton’s West Coyote Hills Tree Park, and Sunday 10/19 (sold out), and Saturday 10/25 (sold out) in Brea‘s Wildcatter Park. These 20-minute sessions for 1-5 people will cost $120, and $170 for 6-10 people. Each session includes at least 6 edited photos. If your party is larger than that, or you wish […]
One of the things I look forward to when I backpack the Sierra Nevada is getting up early in the morning and watching the first light of the sun slowly illuminate what John Muir affectionately called the “Range of Light”. There’s something peaceful and, at the same time, invigorating about seeing the sun start the day versus watching it conclude. Photographically, I also prefer morning because I feel there is more color contrast between the warm light and cool shadows […]