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
The Unknown Road Part 1: The Forest
In late January, I gathered up the fellas for a quick day trip explore the sand dunes of the central California coast. Eric and Noel met me up in Oxnard, California and we headed north towards Pismo Beach. The day’s forecast was…
Ocean Surge
When I was planning our road trip up the Central California coastline, I had wanted to create some peaceful and quite seascapes. For most of 2018, I had been doing a lot of work in the deserts and forests, so I was really…
A Closer Look
Macro photography has been quite enjoyable for me lately. When you get in close to your subjects, a whole new world is unlocked. There is something really amazing about seeing the…
After the Storm
On this morning, I met up with a good friend of mine Noel for a sunrise adventure. A storm was passing through town and we were hoping to get lucky with some post-storm good light and…
Kathleen's Cove
As much as the Big Sur coastline has been visited and photographed, there are still so many compositions to experience. This is a location that we hiked down to for the last sunset of our road trip. The warm tones lasted…
New Beginnings
Happy New Year, everyone! As the years pass, I simply cannot stay out (or awake) too deep into the night as I once did in my younger years. I have much more appreciation of the quiet moments at home these days. Kat and I have…
Roll the Dice
Different from previous trips to Big Sur and the surrounding areas, this was not a designated photography trip. However, I would have a few opportunities to make images while in the…
The Iconic Big Sur
After the annual Christmas festivities, Kat and I hit the road to Big Sur on the coast of Central California. I had been there a handful of times but this would be Kat's first time experiencing the beautiful and…