Sketchbook
As a working creative, the process is often messy, unpredictable and volatile. Over the years, I have found it important to allow yourself space to break away, experiment and make mistakes. It is within this space one can discover new ideas or techniques that may bring value to your craft. Or it can simply be reprieve to rest your mind and recharge.
I enjoy many genres of photography. It allows opportunities for different creative experiences and the use of different tools. The majority of my images never make it into any of my curated collections which is completely fine. For me, the process is the important end product; the image is a mere memento.
Welcome to my sketchbook - the rough sketches, outtakes and notes from the field.
Thank you for stopping by. - M
Fond Memories
Below are some images I recently got back from the lab. They include memories of some of our adventures around southern California.
Foggy Morning
A lovely foggy morning escape to my local forest. It was a quick sneak away for…
An Oil Change and a Stroll
One morning as I was getting my truck serviced at the dealership so I decided to walk down along the coast…
A Day at the Museum
We hadn’t seen our friends Dennis and Rosanna in a while so we made a trip up to north to visit. It was nice catching up with…
It’s Been Way Too Long
Life has been moving pretty fast. For Kat and I, our focus has been on our little family. From the creative front, while I have been able to…
Last Bits of Fall
One of the nice aspects of chasing the fall color here in southern California is that you end up chasing for many months. Case in point, it is the end of January…
Hello, Old Friend
The last five months have been so special spending quality time with our new little son. It has been such a joy watching him grow and seeing his personality begin to…
A Foggy Morning Walk
I made it out on an early morning to another local lake. A nice low hanging fog was developing as I got closer to the area. I noticed the fog weaving in and…
Return to the Lake
It had been some time since I have been back to one of my favorite places and simply enjoy some quiet. So I headed out there for a morning walk. I brought the camera and one lens to…
The Geddy League
Every year since 2008 or so, I’ve been a part of a NFL Fantasy Football League with some of my coworkers. Over the years, some of the names have changed and most of us have found new jobs…
Paramount Peace
Back in February of 2022, Kat and I made our way to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. It was a beautiful area and a really peaceful visit. Below are some of my scans I got back from…