The Photograph I Took For Myself
Rather than to take the drastic steps of deleting all my accounts, I have simply decided to give myself permission to post the photos I like and attempt not to worry how they are received by the masses. I mean, really, that’s all any of us can do.
The Monthly Edit - August 2026
In August we traveled down to San Francisco and up to Lake Tahoe.
The Monthly Edit - May 2026
May was dominated by a family trip up the Oregon Coast followed by a couple of days in Portland.
The Monthly Edit - April 2026
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.
Not Everything Lands
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.
The Monthly Edit - March 2026
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.
Color in a Black and White Room
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.
Separating the Moment from the Photograph
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.
My Favorite Ten Photographs of 2025
I pick my ten favorite photographs taken in 2025 with some commentary for each one.
From Silence to Sky: A Road Trip of Expectations
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.
Irish Beach: The Photograph That Almost Wasn't
Your aesthetics, knowledge, and taste changes over time. Don’t delete those “non-keepers.” There might be a winning photo in there.
Alone in the Crowd: A San Francisco Photo Walk
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.
Exploring Carmel, Monterey, and Capitola: A Northern California Coastal Getaway
A photo-filled escape to Carmel, Monterey, and Capitola—good food, coastal views, and a surprise return to YouTube.
From Childhood Vacations to Grown-Up Getaways: San Diego Still Delivers
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)
Christmas 2024 on Film
When we flew across country to spend Christmas with relatives, I decided to only bring film cameras. It was a fun, yet busy, trip.
Christmas Trip to Disneyland in Black and White
During the holidays, the park is transformed into a winter wonderland of festive decorations and classic holiday music. The celebratory mood of all the families, the the aroma of baking treats, mixed with the holiday-themed decorations, evokes a nostalgia of days of Christmas past.
