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
Quiet Time in Utah
For my birthday, Kat and I took a trip out to Zion National Park for a few days of peace and relaxation. It was Kat’s first time to the park and I was so excited to share with her the place where…
A Free Morning
I had a free morning and decided to walk around some of the beach communities here in North County San Diego. Below are…
From the Archives
Last year around this time I spent some time away from the nature oriented photography and explored other areas around San Diego. I brought along my small but mighty…
Winter is Coming
Winter is coming and I couldn’t be happier. I recently listened to a conversation with some really talented photographers about winter photography that got me really excited about…
Kat's Birthday Celebration
For Kat’s milestone birthday we spent time on the Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Maui. It was a perfect way to celebrate Kat and all her accomplishments in her life. It was a beautiful mix of…
Local Autumn Walks
Fall is easily my favorite time of year to be outside and to try and make images. Each year in late spring I begin to plan out options for the fall. This year I had set aside time for a return trip to Zion National Park for…
Campus Tour
Over the last few months I have been wanting to revisit some old photography locations to see how I would respond to them from a creative standpoint. When I first started shooting, I would visit all the local college…
A Long Time Coming
In terms of bucket list photography trips, Olympic National Park has been on mine, Eric and Noel’s list for over five years. None of us had been there so it was a highly anticipated destination. It being out of state and with the…
A Visit to the Central Coast
Kat and I took a quick road trip north to the central coast for some quiet time. We love drives along the coast. There are so many beaches and personally meaningful locations all along the drive. We took our time and soaked it all…