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I'm Back
(photo: Sunrise this morning in Grand Tetons National Park)The last few weeks I have been transitioning habits and approaches to life in a healthy way. I will get into that more in depth in a in a later post, but for now, I want to update with where I am at currently.The other day while photographin...
Video Diary: 10-10-2022
Eleven Mile State Park, Co
Exclusive Patreon Instagram Account
*instructions at bottom of post*I understand for many people having to jump through hoops and check Patreon to keep up with my work may be a hassle. I also recognize many people who support my Patreon often follow my work on Instagram and/or other social media. I have combined both of these applicat...
PHOTOS: The McMichael / Bryan Trial: Justice for Ahmaud Arbery
By this point, I feel everyone knows that basis of what took place in February of 2020 in Brunswick, GA. On that day, 3 men chased down an unarmed Black man, Ahmaud Arbery, as he was jogging through a majority white neighborhood. His killing flew underneath the radar, covered up for the most part by...
Vermont - Red Barn (A bucket list moment)
(First off, I would like to preface that when viewing these (and all) Patreon images, it is highly recommended that one views this photographs on a computer and not a cellphone. To get the high resolution view of the images in all their glory, it's recommended to view them as large as possible. ...
Location: Bass Harbor Lighthouse (Acadia NP / Mount Desert Island)
(image: First light over Bass Harbor Lighthouse as morning fog drapes the sea)History: Congress appropriated $5,000 for the construction of the Bass Harbor Head Light after it was determined that “sufficient need” existed to have a lighthouse near the entrance to Bass Harbor. This was followed b...
Update: September 28th, 2021
One of many reasons I made my way Northeast from the West, besides smoke haze and running circles, was to reset how I approach my work. That includes how I was interact with Patreon. The first year, while getting my feet wet behind the wheel, it was hard to keep up to date with daily sharing. ...
Molly Brook Farm: West Danville, Vermont
My mind is a little scattered at the moment after learning of the passing of a dear friend this morning. I intended this to be a more in depth update about my experience, but my mind is all over the place. Regardless, here is a short recount of my time the last few days, documenting an organic farm ...
Year 2: A New Approach
You've probably been wondering why I haven't been updating here on Patreon lately, and to be honest, I don't have much of an excuse. I recently made it from the far west to the North East. I will be giving a much more in depth explanation as to why and how I ended up this way, but while ...
Update: July 16th, 2021
It has been a hectic few weeks since my last update, but I feel I say that nearly every update. Yesterday, I sat down and did some statistics on my trip thus far. In the 10 months I have been on the road, I have sat stiill for a total of 1.75 months. Between building out my second van in Flagstaff, ...
PHOTOGRAPHY DAILY PODCAST
I recently sat down (via zoom) with Photography Daily, a UK podcast focused on photographers. Feel free to visit the link above and check out the podcast.
A shocking reality of the climate crisis.
We have reached a point in the van life saga that has nearly resorted to not much more than survival. Never did I imagine when first setting off on this adventure the actual impact of climate change, and how that would impact day-to-day life. With first setting sail in September of last year, I emba...
Journal and Photo update - June 4th
This past week I read an article that explained in depth how we humans tend to sleep with only half our brains resting at a time when sleeping in a new environment for the first time, and how it impacts our health. Survival mode. This really got me thinking about how this relates to my journey. Very...
Heceta Head Lighthouse - Oregon (5/29)
“It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart, and head.”-Henri Cartier-BressonIt’s not every day an image you envision in your mind comes to fruition. More often than not, when the moment arises, it falls short in one aspect or another. Yesterday...
Photo Dump #1
Whew weeeeeee. Sorry for the massive delay with updating. I've been having anxiety about updating here bc I really didn't know how to address all the backlogged photographs I wanted to share. After 3 hours of writing and erasing essays on what has been happening lately, I decided the best wa...
HIDDEN GEMS: The Lost Coast (California)
The California coastline is hands down one of the most sought after road trip in the United States. Taking the 101 to the classic 1, one can cruise nearly 800 miles of pacific coastline, or close to it, but to have a section of the coast all to yourself? Good luck!It's not hard to imagine that d...
Update: May 2nd, 2021 (Driggs, Idaho)
Yesterday, I made my way out of Yellowstone and headed south into Idaho. With much of the state consisting of mountain ranges, I wanted to avoid further winter freeze. . Following the valleys south, I made my way to Driggs, Idaho, located just to the west of the Teton Mountain range in Wyoming. Usin...
30 Hours of Documenting a Dead Bison in Yellowstone National Park
Every year, over 4 million visitors make their way to the corners of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho to visit Yellowstone National Park. Established as the nations first in 1872, Yellowstone spans over 3,471 square miles and includes some of the most diverse geology in the country as well as outstanding...
Daily or bi-daily updates beginning now.
As related to my last update just a few minutes ago, I just realized I am only giving overviews of my feelings on the road, and very little of the actual experiences I come across. Will be focusing more on daily to bi-daily updates moving forward. Even just a week is too long to hone in on experienc...
Is the grass greener? Depends on the grass.
Is the grass always greener on the other side? How does one take a vacation from what most would consider an endless vacation? Is everything better in moderation? These are a few of the many questions I have been asking myself the last few weeks since my last update. It’s been hard to find the mot...
A rock nearly broke my computer and a photograph almost made me soil myself.
Photographically, this past week I wasn't able to focus as much as I wished towards exploring and making images. Instead, this past week has primarily been focused on printing my IN THE WILD prints and handling some personal errands so I could better focus on my work in the coming weeks. Neverth...
Journal: Tomorrow, I am getting vaccinated.
Tonight, I am in the small town of Kayenta, Arizona. Kayenta, a community of 5,500, is located within the Navajo Nation and straddles the border of Utah. The town is a gateway to Monument Valley and a vaccination location for coronavirus. Since the beginning of the outbreak, the Navajo Nation has be...
This mornings sunrise over Payson, Arizona.
First off, thank you for joining my Patreon account. It means a lot to have your support. Truly. The last few weeks have been hectic. To be honest, the last 6 months have been hectic, but the last couple weeks have been logistically mind numbing. I recently purchased $2,000 worth of video equipment ...
Wandering
Thank you so much for the consideration in joining my Patreon and helping make this journey a reality. For the last 6 months, I have been traveling across the nation in hopes of creating a photography book, documenting all 50 states. This long-term, multi-year project would not be possible without t...
