While in the UK in June I visited the National Portrait Gallery. It featured various famous pieces done of people like George Washington, Queen Elizabeth, Ian McKellen, Martin Luther, Mary Queen of the Scots, etc… There was a nice addition of photography to the museum though, which was a surprising and refreshing thing to see.
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Going Very Niche

Recently, I was at an art festival in Tualatin, Oregon. I was not the only photographer there which means when I was trying to sell my prints I had competition. Right? No.
Read MoreLook - Observe - See

I enjoy being in nature. It recharges the soul walking through the woods or along the coast. Looking at scenes that are untouched or that are in balance gives me a sense of inner peace.
Read MorePhotography's Influence on History

When people look at the imagery produced today it will surely not be with the same viewpoint we have today. The world is ever changing and the landscapes we love to photograph will likely appear very different.
Read MoreWhat Happened to Landscape Photography?

In today’s crowded space of landscape photography there is a weird converging of styles. It almost feels as though everyone is trying to do the same thing over and over again for all the wrong reasons.
Read MoreFinding Oneself in Landscapes

When starting out shooting landscapes it is easy to get lost in the noise of it all. You can make a lot of progress in the technical side of photography, but the images you shoot start to lose a sense of originality, inspiration, and feeling like they are your own.
Read MorePart-Time Landscape Photographer

If you weren’t aware, I have a photography business centered around my landscape images. I sell prints! I don’t do it full time though, and that is ok. It takes a lot of work as it is!
Read MoreInstagram Photography in 2018

So, is it worth it? Does Instagram’s evils justify the benefits of continuing to use the app? It is important to constantly be self-aware and reevaluate what it is worth to you. I know I am!
Read MoreRepresentation and expression
When it comes to art many will argue that the medium used has to be able to be a form of expression and represent something more.
Read MoreCreative Voice

When starting out in landscape photography it is easy to get caught up in the middle of it. What I mean by that is many start out looking to document what has been tried and done again and again. Looking at other’s work and replicating what you see online and in galleries.
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