Dramatic peaks towered in the distance and a huge waterfall plummeted into the open grassland, wild flowers and birds thriving in this small ecosystem. Tracing the source of the waterfall on Google Maps revealed a small, bright blue pool (tarn) at the base of jagged, black cliffs. Again, I could find very few photographs of the area and I was immediately intrigued.

While driving through Oregon on a sunny weekend in August, my friends at Grind Hard Plumbing Co. gave me a call and invited Emily and I out to the Sand Lake Rec Area. They were making a video with some other rad powerwheel builders.

When asked where to watch the “salmon run”, most local people online said you could see them “next to my huckleberry picking spot” or “my favorite elk hunting spot”. In Idaho, this is considered a polite way to say “f*** off”. With not much help from the locals, I realized I didn’t know much about these fish at all and decided to do some research.

After taking a risk and buying a lens from Russia, Emily and I had an amazing day playing with what we refer to now as '“The Rainbow Lens”. The Jupiter-9 85mm F/2.

My buddy called me up and told me about this beautiful spot in the Alpine Lakes backcountry and getting there would take about 4 days. Apparently, there was an infinity pool, thousands of feet above two alpine lakes. “You have to see it to believe it” he said. He also told me it was gonna suck getting there.

For my birthday this year, Emily and I decided to meet up with my sister, brother and his wife in Southern Utah for 5 days of desert exploration! We wanted to take Rex the Van and, in a whirlwind of last minute work, we were able to insulate both walls, the floor and get a few placeholder walls up for the trip, not to mention new tires and an oil change!

I get a lot of questions asking what creative liberties I take with my photos. How often do I make drastic editing decisions? I wanted to share with you some examples of how I use Photoshop. Some techniques are a bit more intrusive than others, but I think the most important thing photographers can do is be open, honest and have a reason for every creative decision.

The wind stopped. Chills ran down my spine as the temperature dropped 10 degrees in a matter of seconds. There was an unsettling silence across the lake. I took my photos and paused for a moment to just look up at the eclipse. Stars twinkled in the dark sky. I suddenly felt a feeling of wonderment mixed with anxiety. I felt small.

Monumental cliffs set the backdrop for unique, towering stone pillars. The jungle was a vibrant green. Squinting, I could see tropical white birds, soaring through the infinite space between us and the volcanic peaks in the distance. This was Fatu Hiva.

Emily and I have been dying for a road trip, and with President’s weekend giving us a long weekend, we decided to pack up the Tesla and head for Oregon!

What is Firefall? When does Firefall happen? Where can you watch Firefall? You're go-to source for the 2020 Firefall. I also dive into my Firefall 2019 trip report. So many things had to fall into place for these photos. The experience of a lifetime.

My French Polynesia honeymoon blog! We did things a little different. Known as one of the most remote island chains in the world, the Marquesas rise dramatically from the South Pacific, their jutting rock formations and lush jungles beckoning adventurers and explorers alike. We planned for 8 months before embarking on the trip of our lives.

We planned, booked and experienced the most beautiful and perfect wedding we could imagine. I’m so happy to have married this beautiful and infinitely thoughtful woman. Here’s a look at our life-changing day together!

After saying our “I do’s” on Tubbs Hill, Emily and I returned to the house, threw together some last minute snacks and hit the road for Glacier National Park, one of our all-time favorite parks. Our last trip was a literal whirlwind of inclement weather, unexpected snow and dramatic overlooks.

Our yearly eagle pilgrimage was a success! Despite wanting to go a few times, I found the prime months for eagle viewing slip by faster than expected. But before these beauties left for the season, Emily and I were able to make it to the lake.

The Schooner Zodiac was designed by William H. Hand, Jr., a renowned naval architect, and was built in 1924 in Maine. She has a rich history, traveling as far north as Labrador as well as participating in a yacht race from New York to Spain. After some time in San Francisco, she now operates out of Bellingham, offering evening sails and tours of the San Juans.

I’M A MARRIED MAN! Despite having a wedding ceremony on August 22nd, Emily and I wanted to commemorate her grandparents by getting legally married on the 1st, sharing their wedding anniversary. We didn’t like the idea of just signing papers and calling it good, so we had an intimate evening out on Tubbs Hill.

A leisurely troll around the lake with my dad and my wife. The definition of a perfect day.

I have this strange sort-of magnetism to the island that I cannot shake. I want to know everything there is to learn about the beautiful coastlines and how they were formed, the warriors that once called this place home, as well as the legends and traditions passed down through generations. I want to see everything there is to see, sleep next to the streams and battle the notorious north shore waves. For some reason, it feels like home.

Years ago, while searching for local waterfalls, I stumbled on a picture of this spot. I didn’t fully believe it was in Idaho because of the moss and height, usually that’s a good sign its further west in Oregon or Washington. But then I saw some photos from a local photographer that said otherwise. Since then, I’ve been committed to finding this beautiful mossy grotto.

I love music. No matter what is happening in my life, listening to new music and exploring different genres has always been something I’ve preoccupied myself with. As I go through different cycles, new music is introduced to me and becomes the soundtrack to that chapter of my life.

I put my hand over my mouth in astonishment. I had actually won a 2019 Model S Tesla. A few pinches later and I realized I was, in fact, awake and proceeded to call my family and friends.

The first thing I did to create this image was make two less-inspired entries for the contest. You don’t always make the best image the first time, and I think that’s true with most things in photography.

My brother wanted some more knick-knacks for his desk and since we had just started playing Apex Legends together, I thought a little Apex Legends action figure would be perfect. I searched for a Pathfinder action figure or statue, but since the game was so new, one did not exist yet. So, I decided to make one!

Emily told me she had a surprise for me after work. We both love to stay busy, but our schedules have been ESPECIALLY jam packed lately. Not only are we going to Kauai, getting married and honeymooning this year, but we also just bought our first house! Excitement paired with stress, less money and less time spent together.

Just cause I shoot mostly landscape photos doesn’t mean I can’t get down and dirty on the race track. Emily and I grabbed the telephoto and our sunnies and drove out to Spokane County Raceway Park to shoot a drift event.

First pioneered by John Muir in 1873, this straight shot for Whitney's summit is 9 miles round-trip with over 6000 feet of elevation gain. That's 6000 feet in 4.5 miles. And to top it off, a good 40% of the route is steep talus and skree.