May was dominated by a family trip up the Oregon Coast followed by a couple of days in Portland.

My trip to Tucson was the expected highlight of the month but I like many of the local photographs I was able to make locally as well. Several of these photographs ended up in my portfolio so that’s always makes for a good month of photography.

I had so much fun on my last road trip that when the message came through regarding the Leica Society Spring Shoot in Tucson, I decided to attend and make a road trip out of it.

At the end of every month I will select my twelve favorite photographs and offer a bit of commentary for each. Since March is the first full month since inaugurating this new vision, it will be where I start things off.

I’ve been trying to write this piece for a few weeks now and something keeps getting in the way of me sitting down and writing about this incredible experience. I think a part of it is that it’s had such a profound effect on me that I’m scared I won’t properly convey the depth of it with mere words. But ultimately, words are all I have so I will endeavor to relay my experience.

Now, I’m not sure if I’ve always known that, or suspected it, or what, but saying it out loud in front of a group of other photographers felt a bit embarrassing.

No matter how great the moment, photographs need to stand on their own.

I pick my ten favorite photographs taken in 2025 with some commentary for each one.

Looking back, I cannot remember having such a good time doing photography on a trip in recent memory. I honestly think the pictures I have from the trip are the best I have ever taken. And since I’m the only judge in that respect that matters, then they are the best set of pictures I’ve ever taken.

Is too much freedom a detriment to my creativity and leave me with no foundation to build upon?

Your aesthetics, knowledge, and taste changes over time. Don’t delete those “non-keepers.” There might be a winning photo in there.

Joined a Leica photo walk in San Francisco with the M11-P. From Chinatown to North Beach, I chased photos, solitude, and the rhythm of the city.

A photo-filled escape to Carmel, Monterey, and Capitola—good food, coastal views, and a surprise return to YouTube.

Trading instinct for intention — a photographer’s journey toward more purposeful, deliberate shooting.

This week we sit down with California-based photographer David Mullin, whose work straddles the line between gritty realism and quiet introspection. We talk street photography in the Golden State, how to grow an audience without losing your voice, and the head games photographers play with themselves—perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and everything in between. It’s an honest, thoughtful conversation with someone who really gets what it means to shoot with intention.

A personal journey from black & white to bold color, embracing change, authenticity, and the joy of shooting what truly excites me.

A sun-soaked escape to San Diego, with stops for wine, baseball, and beach views—worth every mile (even the ones through L.A. traffic)

Attending a street photography lecture with Ibarionex Perello brought clarity on intention, shooting instinctively, and refining my photographic approach.

Join me on a street photography journey with the Leica M11-P through Old Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, capturing new perspectives and creative inspiration.

Discover how ditching the tripod and embracing street style changed my approach to landscape photography, creating a more spontaneous and immersive experience.

Exploring the constant struggle for meaning and consistency in photography, as changing interests clash with the desire for purpose and focus.