Fall 2020 Newsletter →

I’ve just sent out my fall newsletter. Check it out for updates on what I’ve been up to this year, where we’re headed next, my photography learning recommendations, upcoming conferences and workshops, and more!

Lessons for Photographing Trees Webinar Recording →

During this recorded webinar, Sarah Marino, TJ Thorne, and I share our essential lessons for photographing trees and forests, including how each of us finds opportunities for creativity in such chaotic scenes during all different kinds of weather and light.

Presentation times: I start around 07:00, TJ starts around 33:00, Sarah starts around 59:00, and the Q&A starts around 1:17:00.

Vision & Light with Alister Benn →

Alister Benn recently had me on his YouTube show, Vision & Light, to talk about creativity and my evolution as an artist. We had a great conversation, and it was an honor!

Q&A Webinar Recording →

I recently joined David Kingham, Jennifer Renwick, Sarah Marino, and Alister Benn for a wide-ranging Q&A session on photographing small scenes and expressive photography. A video recording is available for you free of charge if you missed it live.

Out of Chicago Live Recordings Available →

The Out of Chicago Live online photography conference was a huge success! Chris and the team did a great job getting close to the social feel of their in-person conferences. All of the recordings (over 150 hours and 100 sessions total) are still available for purchase to view online, including my presentation on the power of exclusion and intimate compositions. Check it out!

Podcast: The Landscape Photography Show with David Johnston →

Earlier this year, I had an excellent conversation with David Johnston on his podcast, The Landscape Photography Show. We discussed many topics, including an objective approach to composition and post-processing, why I no longer use drones, a slow approach to photography, using social media, awards, and more. Give it a listen at the link!

Decade in Review: 2010-2019 →

(See 20 of my favorite images of the decade, or leave your comments, on the full Facebook post.)

January 2020 marked the end of my first decade of photography. When I purchased my first camera in January of 2010 in order to take better photos for eBay listings, I had no idea I would be completely changing my life. I quickly became obsessed with the way light and optics work, experimenting with all the camera's manual settings. Since I made my own schedule as a self-employed computer consultant, I had all the time I desired to nurture this new photo hobby. I read for hours each day, learning everything I could. Living in Minneapolis, I photographed the available subjects: architecture and portraiture.

Within a year of starting photography, inspired by a road trip with friends through the amazing mountain and desert landscapes of the American West, I moved to Southern California. After realizing I needed changing seasons and weather in my life, I then moved to Oregon, and decided to focus exclusively on nature and landscape photography. I lived there on and off for about 7 years, shooting the local Pacific Northwest landscapes, while also making numerous extended trips to photograph the Desert Southwest. During that time, I transitioned from computer work to a photography income, my own style and direction began to take shape, my following grew, and I was even lucky enough to win a few international competitions, which helped solidify photography as a career. This all culminated in a big change last year, when my girlfriend Taylor and I traded our lives in Portland for full-time nomadic life in a travel trailer.

Looking back at what I was doing 10 years ago—IT work in a major city—I'm grateful for the direction nature photography has taken me. I've had the luxury of spending more time on it than most people would get in a lifetime, let alone in a decade. I’ve found a true passion, many friends, and a job I love: making art and teaching others how I do so. I live free, mostly in and around National Parks, surrounded by nature.

Where will I be in 2030? I can't say for sure, but I hope and imagine it will be nature photography!

Podcast: Live from Out of Yosemite Conference →

I recently returned from a week teaching at the Out of Yosemite Landscape Photography Conference. It was very fun and inspiring - you can read more detailed thoughts on my social media channels. We also recorded a live episode of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, which you can listen to HERE. I’m looking forward to the next conference already - Out of Acadia, October 4-8, 2020!

New Images: The Last of 2019 and the Decade →

I’ve just uploaded nineteen new images to my 2019 gallery, rounding out my photo releases for the year and the decade. I will post a more detailed writeup reflecting on this past year and on my first full decade of photography soon, both here and on social media. For now, check out the images!

AMA (Ask Me Anything) at Nature Photographers Network →

I recently did an AMA (Ask Me Anything) at Nature Photographers Network. I got lots of great questions from the community, and I really enjoyed answering them in-depth! Although the time for asking questions has ended, you can still read all my answers at the link, no registration required.

Podcast: F8, The Photographers Perspective →

I recently had a great conversation with Chris Smith (founder of Out of Chicago) about finding a sense of mystery in my images, why I photograph nature instead of other subjects, and more.

Note: I will be teaching at the Out of Yosemite conference in February 2020 and the Out of Acadia conference in October 2020. More info to come!

Full-Time Life on the Road! →

I’m beyond excited to announce that starting this October, my partner Taylor and I will be leaving Portland and traveling across North America full-time in our travel trailer! I will be producing a lot more work once I’m living this nomadic lifestyle in the places I love to photograph. I’ll also be teaching at various photography conferences, as well as offering more in-field workshops. See you out there!