An Artist’s Journey Through the Fog Fog transforms the familiar into something rare. It softens the horizon, blurs what’s beyond reach, and insists that we linger with what’s right in front of us. For me, as a film photographer, fog is not just a subject but a reminder to slow down and breathe. My artist’s…
Finding Beauty in the Familiar: A Wisconsin Film Photographer’s Journey Through Devil’s Lake State Park As a travel photographer, it’s easy to believe the magic lies far from home, nestled in the cobbled corners of Europe or among the peaks of distant mountain ranges. But for me, a shift in perspective opened up an entirely…
Call Me Old-Fashioned | Travel Diaries From Vancouver, British Columbia I stand at the edge of a quiet overlook in Vancouver with my film camera in hand. Before me, a panorama of snow-capped peaks stretches across the horizon. Their grandeur is impossible to hold in a single frame, but I try anyway. I planned this…
Through the Viewfinder: Slowing Down with a Leica M6 There’s something magnetic about German engineering. The precision, history, and intentionality behind every detail. For me, as a film photographer, that magnetism pulled me straight toward the Leica M6. The Leica M6 not only captures images, but also helps me process the world around me. It’s more…
The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them. Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…
The Art of Letting Go: Unplugged on the Hawaiian Islands There are moments in every life when the path forward suddenly becomes unclear. For me, that moment arrived not in a studio or gallery, but barefoot on the shores of the Hawaiian Islands. I traveled to the islands to unplug from the hustle, social media,…
The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them. Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…
An Unlocked Gate in the French Countryside: A Lesson in Slowing Down Traveling has taught me a lot over the years. I’ve learned about the world, photography, and most importantly, myself. There’s a clarity that comes from being alone with your thoughts, with only your camera and a stretch of road ahead. But even then,…
The Illuminating Women art exhibition is a celebration of inspiring women who have made a lasting impact within their communities. Through a collection of photography and biographical narratives, the exhibit honors trailblazers, caregivers, leaders, and everyday heroines whose courage, creativity, and resilience have shaped lives around them. Each piece captures a unique journey, creating a…
Folding Travel Map or Google Maps? There’s something wildly romantic about the idea of driving through the French countryside. The quiet villages dot the landscape like something out of a storybook. While my trip through rural France certainly had its breathtaking moments, it also came with unexpected lessons, some charming, some a bit inconvenient, and…
