Unhinged Available to Watch Online + an interview

Unhinged - My undergrad thesis film! Shot on super 35mm. Enjoy!

Sillouttes

I am not usually a huge fan of these types of shots (crazy huge sun flares), but this one reminds me of the hot sun in Peru we felt one day exploring some ruins after a VERY long bus ride.

Meadow Valley Night Photography

I saw some of the most stunning shooting stars of my entire life while shooting with my Dad. This is my favorite image from the night. The old gas station in meadow valley is lit by the moon just barely over the mountains. I got really excited that water from the fields had made the street wet enough to reflect light from the sky. Quincy, California and the surrounding areas are really lucky to have such amazing views.

Night in the Plaza De Armas

I remember that the 11,200 high altitude in Cusco, Peru made me feel a little woozy. So before embarking on our trek to even higher grounds, we took a few days acclimatize a little bit. The time was great for taking photograph's on our adventures.   

Cusco Woman, Peru

Anyone who has been to Peru knows that its famous for selling fantastic Alpaca articles of clothing. If you buy in a reputable shop however, the prices are really quite high. "Thats because its not 100% baby alpaca," we were told. You ask any street vender though and they'll say what they sell is "100%." I, like Switzerland remain neutral and unsure. This woman is standing in front of a famous church in Cusco near the Plaza De Armas. Take a look at the grey stones that make up the foundations beneath the church. They are ancient Inca stones and said to be earthquake proof!

Channel Islands part 3

We went ocean kayaking around the cliffs Santa Cruz islands. There were beautiful views of Ana capa island as well as Dolphin's and jelly fish that came right up to us.  The whole experience made me want to invest in a water proof housing for my 5D. One day... Until then I'll be quite happy shooting landscapes on solid ground!

Scary Bridge at Night

While shooting this photo, I got a very strong feeling that I was not alone. It was late and probably not the safest place to be. Right as I was leaving I realized that there was actually someone hiding out of view behind one of the mainly pillars my back was facing. I made a quick exit to say the least. Pepper spray is now always in my bag when shooting at night in the City!

"Suicide Bridge"

I don't get too many chances to shoot night photography in the city. I generally gravitate toward nature. But the very first time driving past "Suicide Bridge" I knew I wanted to shoot it late one night. I love design of the historic bridge near Pasadena. The flares in the bottom photo are a bit disconcerting, but I feel like the photo successfully conveys the scale of the bridge.

Channel Islands part 2

I shot the photo above of my friend Sam as he rested from the long hike across the island. There is only one dock on island. I believe that there is only one or two boats a day to the island. I loved the isolation and the opportunity to explore with my cameras! More to come!

Channel Islands

I recently spent some time in the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California. Surprisingly it is one of the least visited national park in the USA. I loved photographing the landscapes of the island chain that has been nicknamed "the Galapagos of North America." Thats right! There are many species of animals that only exist there! Island Foxes and Spotted Skunks!

Adventure!

This past week I went up to Northern California. I got to spend time with family, saw old friends, and went to some of my favorite places. I can remember being not much older than my nephew standing in the same spot in Quincy, staring off into the field and wondering what was out there past the fence. Looks like my nephew is pondering some adventures far away one day. I wonder if anyone who grew up in Plumas County recognizes this little landmark...

Street Vender

This woman was selling candy on a side street in Cusco, Peru. Thought it looked very lonely and felt sort of compelled to capture the emotion that it made me feel. Hopefully I conveyed it well.

Pasadena City Hall

I really enjoy downtown Pasadena. Great food, shops, culture and art. This was a shot from a really great night I had exploring the area around the City Hall at night. 

Undisclosed Location

This is random, but I promise an explanation eventually.

Beach is nice in all weather!

I took a long walk down most of Cabarete via the beach. There were very few tourists out and it was nice to see locals being themselves.