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
Desert Hideaway
Kat had a great idea to do a quick weekend getaway trip not too far from home. She found this amazing rental house tucked away along a hillside in Yucca Valley…
Camping with “Th3 Roadtrip”
Eric, Noel and I had talked about doing a local camping trip for some time. So on a warm summer weekend, we…
Amongst Giants
I had been to Sequoia National Park once before but the Eric and Noel hadn’t ever been so I planned a summer trip for the…
A Quick Visit to the Eastern Sierra
The Eastern Sierra - It’s a place i’ve visited many times but not necessarily for photography. Me and. my friends would spend much of the winter snowboarding and enjoying all the area had to offer…
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…