Special._I’ve only been practicing photography for a couple years. In that time I’ve always assumed that subjects, composition, and conditions outweighed the importance of light....
Proud._I’ve heard a few photographers talk about the concept of dwelling on what they believe is their best work. About a year ago I shot...
Layers._I’ve had my eye on this subject for some time. This obvious little tree stands in a small concealed nook in Zion’s east side just...
Freeze._The beauty of Kolob is that it’s a 15 minute drive from where I live, and in winter, timing is everything. On clear days when...
Imagined._This is a photo I’ve wanted for some time. For me, a lot of photography is based on capturing natural moments whenever I happen to...
Failings._Panoramas are difficult for me. Not only identifying when to shoot them, but also actively changing the way I see single subjects to include the...
Signature._Some places leave such an impression, it’s hard to imagine who I’d be without them. I had the day off and got an early start...
Lesser._On the second full day in Zion for fall color this year I started to figure out what my issue was with the trip; the...
Stare._This was one of those ridiculous moments where I kept asking myself, is this really happening? Am I seriously watching a fox feast on the...
Home._I’m glad my first shot of fall color of this year is from Rochester. Very soon I’ll be headed back to Utah for a photography...
Better._One hour. That’s all it took to fill one trash bag at some busier sections of the washes in Zion’s east side. I had the...
Bittersweet._This moment filled me with sadness, but also with the understanding that eventually everything beautiful must come to an end. I woke up at about...
Distance._There’s something unique about a spring morning in Zion’s main canyon. It’s a rare thing to experience by convenience of a car this time of...
Ghosts._Ice is what I love to photograph most. That love has spawned from countless winter days spent in the washes of Zion’s east side searching...
Momma._When I set out on this recent trip to shoot fall color in Zion, I knew that I needed to find a scene that represented...
Parallels._Photography is a beautiful practice because sometimes I only have a vague knowledge what I’m shooting. The abstract nature of a subject can mesmerize with...
Support._I shot this scene this past Wednesday. The day was beautifully clear until some hazy high altitude cloud moved in late afternoon. I decided I’d...
Lit._Las Vegas is an underestimated place when it comes to the outdoors. Often people reduce the city to the lights, the gambling, and the soul that it...
Practice._To me, photography is about exploring around for a compelling composition, capturing a moment in nature, and appreciating the outdoors more than anything else. I...
Bridge._This scene has been a thorn in my side for most of the fall season. Initially in the planning stages of fall, I wanted to...
Return._I captured this scene yesterday. The day was mostly clear with some clouds dotting the sky here and there. I wasn’t too sure what I...
Environment._I biked into Zion early on a clear morning when I wasn’t expecting much, but my eyes were open for anything. Fall color was fading...
Counter._This is my first, and might just be my last, image of the Zion glow in The Narrows. The glow is the result of direct...
Persistence._Seconds, minutes, and hours all amounting to the hope of coming away with something in the end; waiting for a scene to wake up. It...
Cycles._The day was warm and crystal clear. It was a much needed day off, as my mental health has been extra shot lately. I took...
Relation._The day was crystal clear and hot in Zion. I wanted to keep the day simple by putting more of a focus on wildlife, but...
Isolation._It was a cold, almost wintry day across Southern Utah which is a little strange for the middle of May. I decided to head up...
Drawn._Some subjects don’t reveal themselves immediately, but often show a glimpse of future potential. I visited a corridor of the main wash in Zion’s east...
Infection._My time living in Washington D.C. wasn't completely void of photography, this photo was actually one of the most taxing photos I've ever shot. I...
Unassuming._I’m terrible at planning photos. That’s probably why I’m awful at shooting sunrise and sunset, and why I’m often drawn to places like Zion that...
Intersect._My last day on the fall trip to Zion. It was a bittersweet and crisp morning much like my last day in Zion before I...
Follow._The day was moody and stormy in the mountains, and my mental state was rocky in the morning. I felt I needed to just take...
Movement._The weather was a mix of heavy rain and snow with persistent low cloud across Zion. I started my day in the main canyon, but...
Something._Kolob Canyons is a unique place that’s difficult to photograph. The landscape is reminiscent of a mixture of Zion’s main canyon and east side, but...
Time._The day was mostly cloudy with on and off snow, and occasional sun. My mind was doing okay throughout the day. I think even the...
Surprises._Cloudy days with no chance of light often means it’s best to avoid Zion’s main canyon, but the potential of wintry conditions was hard to...
Help._It’s always interesting to stumble upon subjects that aren’t quite what they seem. When fall color dominated Zion’s east side a few weeks ago, a...
Transparency._It was a strange day in terms of weather as well as my mental health. I initially shot rainy conditions in Zion’s east side, but...
Subject._When setting up a composition my mantra is: “everything can be beautiful, but not everything that can be beautiful has a composition”. It’s something I...
Joy._The day was rainy with persistent low cloud, and my mental health was struggling for the day mainly because I was craving sun. The weather...
Muted._This isn’t the photo I necessarily wanted to start off this trip with, but I feel it’s the one that needs to start it off....
Diva._I rarely talk about the photos I take. Most people enjoy a picture, but I think some people enjoy a story. While it’s definitely not...
Spark._Ever have one of those days when a dull mood falls over you? It’s not necessarily a sad mood, but more of a pensive one....
Re-focus._It was a clear, cold day in Zion. My mind was doing okay for the most part, but for the past week I feel as...
Carving: Intention_The day had what seemed like a perpetual storm over the east side of Zion. I decided to head into the park and keep...
Mirror._The day was fairly cloudy across Southern Utah, and my mental health was suffering quite a bit. I decided to head up Cedar Canyon into...
Moments._I remember the day was gorgeous, warm, and clear. The east side of park was quiet because the switchbacks of SR-9 were still closed. That...
Embrace._It took me a while to feel alright with this photo. My hesitation might stem from the unbelievably perfect conditions I was given, and me...
Emulate. _After a disappointing day of attempting to shoot fall color in the east side of Zion, I decided that the next day should be spent...
Guidelines._Photography treads a fine line between following guidelines and breaking rules. Ice seems to be one of those subjects where guidelines are often stressed by...
Essential._The day had a lot of high cloud, but light did poke through occasionally. I had lunch and coffee at a bend in the river...
Transform._The day was partly cloudy over Zion with long periods of direct sunlight. I headed to the east side looking for something new and different....
Reward._The day was fairly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms in the more mountainous areas of Southern Utah. I made my way up Cedar Canyon to 89...
Final._Winter is over. It has been difficult, and defeating to watch this mild season simply pass by. I’ve had a few images that I’ve been...
Elevation._Last winter I spent almost every other day in Zion’s main canyon. Often I’d drive in and have some coffee and lunch before exploring around...
Chance._The day was covered with a moody atmosphere and blizzard-like conditions in the higher elevations of Southern Utah. The lower elevations of Zion were fairly...
Access._The most difficult part of winter photography is access. The simplicity of snow, barren subjects, and extreme conditions make winter the best season to shoot...
Force._I went to Zion in rainy conditions with the intention of shooting compositions of saturated landscapes, or maybe some moody conditions. I decided that I wanted...
Self._The Great Blue Heron to many is a symbol of the self. It represents the ideas of independence and self-determination alongside the ability to adapt...
Outliers._Motivation for me feels dependent on what the weather is doing, and often the conditions that weather presents helps certain subjects stand out among the...
Powerful._The day was mostly clear with the occasional high cloud. My mind was relatively clear as well, with the occasional demon questioning everything I’m doing....
Structure._Looking for details in nature is a tricky task. Often, it’s entirely based on what catches the eye with what feels like no skill involved...
Growing._The day had on and off showers with a gorgeous soft glow throughout Zion’s east side. I scouted a few compositions for later dates with...
Potential._Summer has been a struggle. Minimal conditions and absent wildlife make for a drought in possibilities, not to mention the zoo of people and overgrown...
Inspiration._The day was a bit dull in terms of weather. A lot of high cloud was looming over Zion, so I decided to hit up...
Yesterday._I started visiting Zion consistently last December. Before then, Zion was nothing more than the “Disneyland” of National Parks to me. Tons of people, iconic...
Appearance._The day had scattered storms over Southern Utah, and Zion had a particularly rainy forecast. I headed into the east side with the sole purpose...
Rush._The morning started just as everyday on this fall trip; an early rise into a pitch black Zion. I parked halfway up the switchbacks to...
Vulnerable._It was partly cloudy to the north and more overcast weather to the south, so I avoided Zion. Plus with SR-9 closed, there’s no access...
Navigating._It was a perfectly clear, warm day in Zion and I decided to hit up the east side for some exploration. I parked and made...
Behavior._The day was perfectly clear, but my mind was struggling quite badly. I hate to sound like a broken record, but photography and mental health...
Elements._After the first half of the day spent in The Narrows I emerged into Zion’s main canyon feeling somewhat solemn. I seem to always feel...
Timeless._The day was partly cloudy with a calm, cool breeze throughout the washes of Zion’s east side. I visited this scene hidden away near the...
Retain._The night was relatively clear with the occasional cloud here and there. I decided to take advantage of the clear night by heading into the...
Giddy._It was a strange day mentally and weather wise. The day was clear, cold, and exhausting for my mind. I felt I needed Zion, but...
Assumption._I entered a part of the main wash on Zion’s east side that is often quiet and serene, but this day in the wash was...
Parallels part/2_Some subjects cause such an abstraction, it’s hard to tell what the story is. After spending some time photographing a small dipper in reflected...
Character._The day was extremely rainy across Southern Utah, with consistent low cloud. I was excited to shoot the wet conditions in Zion, but also cautious...
Emerge._The day was fairly clear in Zion, but in time some high altitude haze rolled in and diffused the direct light. I spent a few...
A start. _Fall color has been elusive to me. I mean it’s been present obviously, but it’s been overwhelming to the point of frustration. For the...
Elation._Zion was blanketed in snowy conditions for the majority of the day until the later afternoon when the weather calmed down. My mind was doing...
Lonesome._I find myself drawn to the withered spruces dotting the higher elevation meadow areas of the Markagunt Plateau. Small clusters are scattered here and there,...
Obstacles._Making sense of chaos is the most difficult part of photography for me. Chaotic scenes tend to be a dance between what is interesting and...
Complexities._As the season of ice comes to a close, to say it has been a mild winter would be an understatement. While I’ve tried to...
Listen._The day was clear with intermittent high cloud, so it was beautiful weather for Zion. My mental state was doing well for the most part,...
Process._In the past weeks of fall color, Cedar Mountain has become a fallback location when all else fails. It’s an area with a huge variety...
Relaxed._The day was crystal clear and hot until some high altitude haze or possibly smoke from a nearby fire moved in a diluted the direct...
Building._The day was fairly overcast so I thought it’d be best to head up Cedar Canyon in search of wildlife. I hit up Highway 89...
Quaint._The day was perfectly clear and on the warmer side. My mental state struggled heavily in the morning, and it was difficult for me to...
Presence._The sky was filled with hazy high cloud, but the sun tried its best to poke through occasionally. My mind was doing pretty well at...
Exist._Sometimes conditions are so brutal, they can imitate other conditions. I found this to be the case on a day where high winds and intermittent...
Slow._The day was partly cloudy and uneventful for the most part. I started the day in the east side of Zion looking for scenes with...
Shifts._Ice is a delicate condition that is based on shifts in movement. For both the water during the freeze and the photographer that notices it;...
Giants._Zion is scattered with giants. The Watchman, Great White Throne, The Organ, and even The Narrows tower over the main canyon. They provide as iconic...
Common._The American Dipper is a fascinating bird to watch in Zion. All along the Virgin River these common birds fly low against the water, chirping...
Rest._While I do see the beauty in being able to get out and photograph everyday in Southern Utah, I also see the worth in taking...
Reason._Since starting out in wildlife photography a handful of months ago I’ve realized that no matter what, every new animal I see is interesting and...