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
Return to Joshua Tree National Park
We have been under quarantine since March and from a creative standpoint it has been a challenge to get back into the groove. The nation has slowly been opening back up and this week our local park, Joshua Tree National Park…
Yosemite Valley
It has been some time since I had last been to Yosemite. In late February, I had a chance to meet up with Eric and Noel and spend some time in the park. Our trip landed towards the tail end of the Firefall window and we were a…
Reprise: Joshua Tree National Park
It has been some time since I have been back to Joshua Tree National Park. A few years ago, I would spend quite a bit of time practicing the craft of photography, exploring and simply getting to know the park. I do miss roaming…
Eastern Sierra in the Winter
We had an opportunity to visit the Eastern Sierra for a quick weekend trip. This was the first time Kat had been to the area. It was great to share this beautiful area with her. We had a great time exploring the areas around…
Getting lost in the Redwoods
Kat and I had been wanting to visit the Redwoods of Northern California for some time. So after our wedding we took a trip up to San Francisco. After a few days of exploring the city we drove north to the…
Happy 2020!
Happy New everyone! Kat and I had just gotten married two days ago and we wanted to get away and celebrate our union away from home. So we decided to travel north to spend a few days exploring San Francisco and…
Shooting Local
As we enter a new year and a new decade, I found myself reflecting back a lot more so than in past years. 2019 was easily the happiest year of my life. Kat and I began writing the next chapter in our book of life, I reconnected with…
Last Call: Fall Color in the Eastern Sierra
Fall is the beginning of my favorite time of the year. It’s when temperatures begin to drop, the forests start to change color and most importantly Kat and I get to spend a lot of quality time with our families during…
Wyoming Memoirs
Being able to travel has been a blessing. The state of inner peace and clarity it provides me saves me. Too easily do I get lost in the necessary dailies of the world. The six days spent in and around Wyoming could not have been…
The Reunion
It has been a few months since I have been on a photography trip with Eric and Noel. Even longer since we have been out to the coast together. As we approached summer, we felt it was time go revisit the beautiful Big Sur coastline and the surrounding areas…
A Day in Joshua Tree
In early January, I had a free day to myself before going back to work so I decided to spend it in Joshua Tree National Park. I brought my camera along but I didn’t have too many expectations for this trip. I simply wanted…
The Unknown Road Part 2: The Dunes
As we left the forest and got closer to Pismo Beach, we noticed the clouds getting darker and raindrops began blanketing our windshield. This was not ideal from a photography standpoint but we…