The end of the week went a little sideways. Nothing major, just enough to cut into the time I usually set aside for photography and editing. I wasn’t feeling 100%, but my photo adventure companion had a new lens that needed to be put through its paces, so we went anyway. We made good time…
As planned, the alarm went off early. The local sky didn’t promise much, so an hour drive began the adventure. When we arrived at the predetermined spot, clouds moved in and out, and for a while it felt like the show might not happen at all. And then it did. A quiet red glow, suspended…
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, marked the beginning of the Lunar Year of the Horse, more specifically, the Fire Horse. I first learned about the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, at a youth fireside in my early teens. Since then, I’ve enjoyed sharing a holiday that centers on family and community. I’m…
The weather didn’t cooperate this weekend for a predawn astro shoot, but I still worked on my craft. We headed out to scout future locations and stopped by an old favorite just because. We practiced what one of our instructors taught us, go out ahead of time and plan where you’ll shoot. I’m not sure…
I got out to create for myself today, but not by myself. Barbara and I spent time together in shared direction and creative company, and I’m grateful for that. We trekked out to a “new” spot in Black Magic Canyon. I’m not sure how many of the 100+ images I created I’ll end up editing,…
I picked up a friend, and we took a small road trip in search of light, hoping to escape the inversion that had settled in the valley for over a week. Our first stop was Sawtooth Reindeer, where we spent time sharing treats, stealing a few reindeer kisses, and laughing more than we expected. Even…
A first entry, notes from time spent creating, noticing, and slowing down. This journal will hold reflections from the field and the quiet moments between.
