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~The Call to Reappear~I’ve spent too much time hiding, too much time desensitizing myself to life, too much time blindin...
05/01/2025

~The Call to Reappear~

I’ve spent too much time hiding, too much time desensitizing myself to life, too much time blinding myself to what I want to achieve and become.

Starting tomorrow, I’m taking the month of May off from caffeine in all forms, and from social media (minus LinkedIn, which I use professionally).

Let me be clear: I don’t think these things are bad. They’ve brought joy, connection, and creative fuel. But lately, they’ve become crutches, ways for me to escape instead of engage. And they’ve been hindering me more than helping…for longer than I care to admit.

This is me being honest with myself.

I want to feel what it’s like to greet exhaustion with rest instead of a stimulant. To sit in silence instead of filling every gap with scrolling or distraction. To face boredom and let it teach me something new about myself and the world.

This isn’t a cleanse or a punishment, it’s a call to reappear!
To come home to myself.
To listen again.
To wake up, not just physically, but fully.

I want to be more present for the people I love. To think deeper with my wife, not just talk logistics. To be more available to my kids, not just physically, but emotionally and creatively. To reconnect with friends in meaningful, and authentic ways. To build a life that feels aligned, and not just efficient.

Yes, it’s just for a month. But maybe it becomes something more, something that lasts longer. Maybe this is the blueprint I’ve been searching for, not a temporary retreat, but a reorientation toward the life I actually want.

I’m letting go of what I’ve overused, and what has started taking more than it gives.

This is my experiment, but maybe it’s your invitation too?

An Invitation to sit still, to get quiet, to trade dopamine for direction.

See you in June…maybe
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If this resonates, consider what you might need to pause.
Not to disappear.
But to reappear…fully.

***If you want to connect in real life for photo work, or just hit the trails, hit me up 385-224-3060.***

~Make it Work~ Over the years one evident truth has been made apparent to me as a photographer, no shoot will ever go qu...
03/11/2025

~Make it Work~
Over the years one evident truth has been made apparent to me as a photographer, no shoot will ever go quite as planned.

Now hear me out, I’m not saying that’s a bad thing. It’s this unpredictability that often leads to shots or ideas we hadn’t considered before. For myself I’d say on many occasions the shots that ended up being my favorites are the ones when I had to adapt to some unforeseen obstacle.

The photos above are from such a shoot. These shots were captured for , where I work full-time on content and email. Every now and then I get to pick up my camera and do what I love. Yet on this shoot, for our new apparel launch, I took on the challenge of shooting everything inside our shipping warehouse. No studio, no fancy lighting…just makeshift setups, quick adjustments, and done fast to keep things moving. But even with minimal prep, the results turned out solid!

I share this because the only control we have as photographers and creatives is that of developing our own skill and talents. Get to know our camera, really understand its features. Get to know your editing software. Just practice, experiment, and really think out of the box when shooting for fun. The more experience you get, the quicker and more efficient you’ll be able to adapt when it matters.

~Trekking Through Time~Beneath the tangled jungles of Vietnam, where rivers vanish into the earth and hollow mountains b...
03/07/2025

~Trekking Through Time~
Beneath the tangled jungles of Vietnam, where rivers vanish into the earth and hollow mountains breathe, we ventured into the depths of Son Doong Cave, a world within a world, vast enough to swallow skyscrapers, silent enough to hear the weight of time itself.

As we trekked deeper through the cave, we would make camp in places that felt stolen from dreams. A beach tucked inside a cathedral of stone, where the ceiling rose so high it could have been the sky itself. A jungle hidden in the ribs of the earth, where ancient trees clawed toward a skylight that only teased a few minutes of precious sunlight each day. A canyon’s rim that held the distant eachos of water shaping stone, where the clouds were born and gave life to this world beneath lost to time.

There are places so immense they erase you, yet somehow make you feel more alive. Son Doong is one of them. And for a handful of nights, we weren’t just visitors. We belonged.

[All photos captured on my A7RIII, this was back on an expedition through Son Doong Cave back in early 2020]

~Unplanned Moments~Austin and I had just topped out, legs aching, lungs still catching up. The world up here felt differ...
03/06/2025

~Unplanned Moments~
Austin and I had just topped out, legs aching, lungs still catching up. The world up here felt different. It was quieter, sharper, like every sense had been cranked to full volume. The sun barely crept over the ridge, igniting the peaks in this warm, fire-lit glow. And then, as if on cue, an unknown rider dropped into their line.

I was out here on a writing and photo assignment for Explore Utah Valley, capturing the raw beauty of these mountains paired with the adrenaline of backcountry athletes. But some shots you don’t plan…You just stand there, camera in hand, completely absorbed.

That untouched slope, now traced by the weightless rhythm of a single rider. No hesitation, no second-guessing, just pure motion.

It’s funny, sometimes the best part of the backcountry isn’t your own ride. It’s standing on the edge of it all, watching someone else become part of the landscape. A reminder of why we chase this. Why we earn it!

Tag a friend who’d drop in first. 🏔️

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~Perspectives on the Line~Adventure photography isn’t just about capturing a moment, it’s about being willing to earn it...
03/04/2025

~Perspectives on the Line~

Adventure photography isn’t just about capturing a moment, it’s about being willing to earn it!

Every frame is the result of curiosity, effort, and the willingness to see a story from more than one angle, because as the saying goes, “there is always more than one side to a story.”

All the shots in this post were taken on the same day, but each tells a different version of the same feat performed by . A single highline walk can be transformed by how it’s framed. Be it through tangled branches, silhouetted against canyon walls, or stretched wide against the vast sky.

To photograph adventure athletes, we have to be adventurous ourselves. That means hiking, climbing, and searching deeper for the shot. Respecting the image enough to work for it.

~Famous~ No need for an introduction of a spot imbued with such Iconic, unmistakable grandeur. A spot photographed milli...
03/01/2025

~Famous~
No need for an introduction of a spot imbued with such Iconic, unmistakable grandeur. A spot photographed millions of times over, and yet, standing here, feeling the bite of the cold, watching the first light spill through the arch, it’s still magic!

Delicate Arch, along with countless icons of our public lands, are ICONIC for a reason! Despite that, I’d argue that their very fame can make them a hindrance to the landscape photography world.

You see, there’s a fine line between inspiration and repetition. We can be inspired by these great wonders (I know I am, no matter how many times I see them in person), but we mustn’t let them blind us to the real challenge as photographers…to fine something more. A new angle, a fresh perspective, a view that resonates with you.

Don’t get me wrong, these icons are inspiring! I love hiking to Delicate Arch, or any other “must see” within our parks. But I also get just as much thrill, if not more so, going down a trail I haven’t heard of or daring to “waste” a good sunset driving down a road that might lead to no view at all.

Just remember the well-trodden path can still lead to discovery, if you let it. Just don’t stop at what’s easy. Push deeper. Find the shots that make you feel something. That’s where the real art begins

[These photos were captured in the winter of 2021, on the same day, from the same location. I was attempting to broaden my perspective to beyond just the arch.]

I woke before the first light dimly glowed on the horizon. Catching a perfectly still morning, while the wind held its b...
02/28/2025

I woke before the first light dimly glowed on the horizon. Catching a perfectly still morning, while the wind held its breath. The chill in the air bit through me, thick from the storm of the night before, yet I had to see what how the morning light would paint this red rock cathedral.

Red rock cliffs emerged first through the low clouds that had blanketed the desert through the night. As light broke, the canyon rims ignited orange radiance, as if set ablaze. The La Sal Mountains were next to be revealed, the grand snow-covered sentinel of this land. No wind, no sound. All was hushed in the presence of this ancient landscape.

The Utah desert does not offer gifts, only challenges. To wake earlier, to stay longer, to trade warmth and comfort for moments like this. Not a handout, but a test.

And for this moment, as the desert held its breath…I found me doing the same. Wanting to pause this scene for as long as I could, for I knew once it was gone there would be no getting it back.

~Time in the Sun~ Utah Lake, breaking apart beneath my feet, while soared above it.Winter sunsets like this might lack ...
02/27/2025

~Time in the Sun~
Utah Lake, breaking apart beneath my feet, while soared above it.

Winter sunsets like this might lack the vibrant colors of a cloud filled sky. But these mild temps, no wind days hold magic of their own, such was the case for this evening back in Jan of 2022.

The biggest challenge that day wasn’t the cold…it was reading the ice, trusting my skills in weight distribution, and making sure Steel was up for the shots we had in mind. That’s what makes moments like this worth it.

Shot on the Sony A7S II with a 24-70mm f/2.8 GMaster, keeping the shutter high to freeze motion while adjusting for the shifting light. We stayed connected via AirPods and phones, calling out positioning in real-time, because when the lake is melting beneath me, every step (and every shot) counts.

This camera has been through the ringer! Scratched body, cracked screen, lenses that have all lost their caps (I try, I ...
02/24/2025

This camera has been through the ringer! Scratched body, cracked screen, lenses that have all lost their caps (I try, I really do). A couple lenses have taken direct hits from rocks and the elements. And for the first year…or more, I shot everything on a crop sensor lens, on a full-frame camera, without realizing it. (I literally was too excited when I upgraded cameras that the lens I bought slipped my mind, whoops!)

But this Sony A7R III has been my go-to for seven years. It’s been strapped to my back on long approaches, covered in dust, soaked in rain. It’s captured moments that made my heart race, athletes on the edge, landscapes that don’t seem real, light that only lasted for seconds! Sure, I could’ve been more careful, done more research, treated my gear like it was fragile. But the best shots? The ones that really stuck? They happened when I tested the limits of my camera, and of myself. When I was willing to fail and learn along the way.

I haven’t always shot on Sony, and I know this specific camera will take its last shot one day. But I’m grateful for the cameras I’ve learned on and the ones I’ll grow with. You don’t have to be an expert to get out and shoot. You just have to start. The rest, you learn along the way.

~A New Year~2024 was full of firsts for our family. It was a year where we decided to rent out our house and live in a t...
01/02/2025

~A New Year~
2024 was full of firsts for our family. It was a year where we decided to rent out our house and live in a trailer and travel the country. It required a lot of work, with working full-time remote and me taking up some freelance while being the stay-at-home parent.

Life on the road was beyond incredible, despite the countless repairs, setbacks, challenges, and expenses that took place over the months. It was a time we grew together as a family, not only through the time we spent together, but the adventures we went on and the challenges we overcame. (I mean starting life on the road with a 2 year old and 3 month old sounds pretty insane…because it is. But I wouldn’t have changed a thing).

Our little Minnie got us to places Kat and I had always talked about going to. Every campsite was a temporary home, every day a chance to get into nature. To teach our children through example that nature isn’t to be feared, but to be respected and cherished.

Sadly we weren’t quite able to hit a few of the big trips we wanted to this year, due to finding out we are expecting our third child. Which required us to settle down again. Doesn’t mean we are done with living on the road, just means we are taking a year or two break.

I was also able to train for and accomplish a challenge I’d been talking about for years. 7 peaks in 3 days.

2024 we learned that you have to make a year great. You have to work to obtain your goals. You have to sacrifice to make your dreams a reality. Because the truth of it all is nothing of value comes free.

I’m eternally thankful for the friends and family of 2024, both the new ones made and the old ones whose friendships were strengthened. Surrounding yourself with people who lift you up and are focused on growth is truly a life changer.

I am looking forward to 2025, I have no idea what’s in store, but I know it has the potential to be the best year yet. I am starting a new job with , and I have some new goals and dreams I am stoked to work on.

I can’t thank you all enough for the support and love shown to me and my family over the last year.

~Dawning~To think, how often do we let dawn come and go? Not just by sleeping in, but through the constant noise of a wo...
11/12/2024

~Dawning~
To think, how often do we let dawn come and go? Not just by sleeping in, but through the constant noise of a worried mind.

Dawn, it is literally the day coming into existence. It is the beginning of light flooding into our lives as we wake up. And to think that we have let the routine of life distract us from the beauty of such a sincere moment.

Our drives into work could be inspired by the first rays of light, setting our mood to one of optimism and hope. Our days off could be kickstarted with a conversation with the rising sun. Our darkest moments of life could be illuminated with a fresh perspective and renewed guidance.

Dawn doesn’t have to pertain solely to the rising of the sun either. As mentioned previously, it means “to come into existence”. Which can happen with ideas. The thoughts of things to create, friends to reach out to, and even promptings to just be still and find peace.

Don’t let dawn pass you by. Strive to cherish the dawns of your life, the physical and the metaphysical, for that is not only how we see the light, but also how we let it influence our lives for the better.-
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[Behind the Shot]
Camera: A7riii
Settings: ISO 800 f/9 1/500 second
Lens: 70-200 GMaster

~Solitude~Mornings like this, they have become more rare as of late. I can’t remember the last time I just went into nat...
11/10/2024

~Solitude~
Mornings like this, they have become more rare as of late. I can’t remember the last time I just went into nature, with my camera and no agenda of shots I wanted. I just wanted to watch the sunrise, take in the frigid air, and let my soul recharge.

It’s funny, this mornings where I don’t even acknowledge the weather or conditions for photography…they usually end up being the mornings I get some of my favorite shots. Capturing photos that remind me of why I picked up a camera in the first place.

As I drive, hike, and just sit. I tend to mediate and reflect on life. I review my goals, where I fall short, where I am doing well. I wrestle with my inadequacies as a husband and father, while savoring in the priceless moments those titles have given me. And of course I allow myself to get lost in the moment, to take in the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the wild places I find myself in. Often feeling like a child, so filled with awe and wonder with where I find myself without any agenda.

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