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  • Top 10 Lessons  – Travel Photography

    Top 10 Lessons – Travel Photography

    My photography would be a lot farther along if I didn’t have to repeat mistakes over and over. The benefit of the Internet is that you have a huge built-inContinue readingTop 10 Lessons – Travel Photography

  • The Story Behind the Photo: Whale Breaching over Kayaks

    The Story Behind the Photo: Whale Breaching over Kayaks

    In 2022, I was blessed to take a cruise to Alaska. We had a few shore excursions planned, including in the tiny village of Hoonah, AK. Our excursion ended earlyContinue readingThe Story Behind the Photo: Whale Breaching over Kayaks

  • The Image That Started It All

    The Image That Started It All

    When I found this photo, I was absolutely stunned!Continue readingThe Image That Started It All

  • Visiting White Pocket

    Visiting White Pocket

    We have been all over Southern Utah and have seen some amazing places, but to be honest – White Pocket may just top our list.Continue readingVisiting White Pocket

  • What Happened?

    What Happened?

    All the content you have seen and loved… It all has to be recreated.Continue readingWhat Happened?

  • 2021 Calendar – July

    2021 Calendar – July

    Situated just north of Salt Lake City, Antelope Island has given wonder to visitors for thousands of years. Barren, wind-swept, and surrounded by essentially a dead sea, the island isContinue reading2021 Calendar – July

  • 2021 Calendar – June

    2021 Calendar – June

    If you’ve seen much of my landscape photography, you probably know by now that my go-to destination is Southern Utah’s Snow Canyon State Park. The red rock is reminiscent ofContinue reading2021 Calendar – June

  • 2021 Calendar – May

    2021 Calendar – May

    The Raft River mountains are some of Utah’s less known regions. Just south of the Utah-Idaho border, this small range drains to the Snake River in the north and intoContinue reading2021 Calendar – May

  • 2021 Calendar – April

    2021 Calendar – April

    Tucked in between St George and Zion National Park is a small town called Toquerville. Surrounded by multi-colored rock layers, Toquerville is nestled into the hills at the very southernContinue reading2021 Calendar – April

  • 2021 Calendar – March

    2021 Calendar – March

    Many of my photos come from Utah’s five national parks, including March’s 2021 calendar photo. This image is from an alternative viewpoint of “Angels Landing,” just beyond the junction forContinue reading2021 Calendar – March

  • On Location – Shooting Death Valley

    On Location – Shooting Death Valley

    It can be challenging to shoot Death Valley – read on for some tips and tricks.Continue readingOn Location – Shooting Death Valley

  • 2021 Calendar – February

    2021 Calendar – February

    capturing the Jetty is difficult otherwise.Continue reading2021 Calendar – February

  • 2021 Calendar – January

    2021 Calendar – January

    Zion National Park encompasses a wide swath of varying topographies in Southern Utah. The most visited spots are in two main canyons. This image was made in the heart ofContinue reading2021 Calendar – January

  • COVID-19 Exhibition

    2020 was a difficult year. Click through my most compelling images of 2020 to experience a message of hope and healing.Continue readingCOVID-19 Exhibition

  • What Would You Give Up, to Make a Stronger Photograph?

    An individual on the “Utah Photographers” FaceBook group recently reached out to me and offered some feedback on my photography. We’ve never met IRL but I have to say IContinue readingWhat Would You Give Up, to Make a Stronger Photograph?

  • My Most Liked Photo on 500PX

    My Most Liked Photo on 500PX

    I find I have an emotional connection to my favorite photos, but I also think it’s because those photos are appealing to all. Generally they follow good photography patterns, namely:Continue readingMy Most Liked Photo on 500PX

  • Story Behind the Photo – Man In Doorway

    In 2006, I had the fortune of returning to India (after living there as a child years before). India fascinates me as a photography subject—the colors are typically so brightContinue readingStory Behind the Photo – Man In Doorway

  • Bonneville Speedweek 2020

    Every year in August, folks travel from across the world to gather in the hot desert of Utah to participate in “Bonneville Speedweek,” a week worth of landspeed record attempts.Continue readingBonneville Speedweek 2020

  • Story Behind the Photo – Accidental Serendipity

    In 2019, I fulfilled a dream and returned to Europe after a 28-year absence. As a young man, I served a full-time, two-year proselytize mission for the Church of JesusContinue readingStory Behind the Photo – Accidental Serendipity

  • Story Behind the Photo – Taughannock Falls

    I grew up a few miles from Central New York’s tallest attraction: Taughannock Falls. The tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi, this feature is at the tail end of aContinue readingStory Behind the Photo – Taughannock Falls

  • Story Behind the Photo – Taj Sunrise

    As I’ve mentioned before, India fascinates me as a photography subject—the colors are typically so bright (including the clothing, buildings, and vehicles), the high concentration of people results in readyContinue readingStory Behind the Photo – Taj Sunrise

  • From Nikon Fx to M43 – Why I Sold my Nikon Gear

    I know, what the world needs now is yet another micro four thirds review, right? Let me start by saying I have shot the 35mm SLR format since buying myContinue readingFrom Nikon Fx to M43 – Why I Sold my Nikon Gear

  • Bone Marrow Donation

    Bone Marrow Donation

    After finding out that our adult son has leukemia and will need a bone marrow donation, many have asked us if they can be tested for a bone marrow match.Continue readingBone Marrow Donation