The Creative Vibe

05/23/2026

Sometimes ya just gotta let things bee :)
As seen on a hilke last month in Cali

05/19/2026

Victoria Day Fireworks in The Beaches. As seen from the patio off our bedroom. Saved us a long walk through the crowds to get a glimpse!

05/18/2026

The evolution of a beautiful night.
A few quiet moments from our little slice of heaven in Northern country.
Sunsets, stars, calm water, and an old beat up Canadian flag (new one coming soon!) catching the light evening breeze. Hard to beat cottage country life. 🇨🇦

05/06/2026

Well… somehow I ended up in this artist competition thing 😄

If you’ve enjoyed my photography, paintings, or creative work over the years, I’d genuinely appreciate your support. There’s a free daily vote, and every bit helps.

Thanks to everyone who has followed along with my creative journey — it really does mean a lot to me.

Vote here:https://peoplesartist.org/2026/dave-emilio (link in bio)

You can vote daily (and please do!)
NOTE: this is also a fundraiser and you can buy extra votes with proceeds going to The Art of Elysium in their mission to use art as a catalyst to help people triumph over difficult life challenges. But you do not have to pay anything. You get one free vote per day. I assume the winner of this contest will be the one with deep pockets but that's ok, let's just have some fun! Click the link and vote now and tomorrow (don't worry I'll remind you!) and please share!
Link in bio :)

05/02/2026

Some California Pier love from my recent trip!
Where’s YOUR go-to spot when you’ve got a camera in?

05/01/2026

Smoking on the Corner
Joshua Tree, CA
December 2024

05/01/2026

Studying at the Oculus
Manhattan, NYC 2024

05/01/2026

Street Performer
Porto, Portugal
2024

04/30/2026

Return to Palm Springs (quickly becoming a favourite destination!) Down at ground level it was hot—but in a good way. Just nice. Cruising around, windows down, food was great, everything felt easy.
Then we went up into the mountains and it completely flipped.
Cool air, pine trees, and then you look out and it’s just endless desert.
That light though!
And be sure to check out our awesome room at the best hotel in California -
Great location, amazing room and pool/hottib/n-site bar & entertainment. Super nice staff and owner ->
This spot is the best!

04/27/2026

More photos from the shores of California! Check out this blog post. And share with someone you think might like this!

Warm weather, a much-needed escape, and time along the California coast made this trip an easy win. While my wife was at a conference, I spent days photographing surfers at the San Clemente and Newport Beaches—traveling light, waiting patiently, and chasing those fleeting moments when everything l...