How Larry Chen, Chris Burkard, and Steve McCurry Are Changing the Way I Shoot
This year I’m taking a different approach to improving my photography. Instead of simplifying and limiting myself like I usually do, I want to broaden my way of seeing and shooting. A few photographers have been inspiring me lately, and they’re pushing me toward cleaner images, more flexibility, and stronger storytelling.
365 - February
It has been the weirdest and most mild winter I ever remember her in Colorado. It is one of the warmest winters in history. I kinda like it…but also I kinda hate it. It feels like we are being cheated a little bit.
Winter Camping with Arden
We headed into the Colorado mountains for a winter camping trip with Arden, determined to keep our “camp once a month” goal even after the rest of the group had to cancel. Of course, the warm winter broke the one weekend we went—bringing brutal wind and near-zero temps. Arden still had a blast exploring and helping at camp, but the wind kept hammering the tent and repeatedly shut off our propane heater. With the cold becoming unsafe, we packed up in the dark, warmed up in the truck, and rolled home before sunrise—tired, a little humbled, and already laughing about the adventure.
365 - January
I’m jumping into another 365 project—because the last one was one of the most rewarding things I’ve done, even if it was a ton of work. This time I’m keeping a few simple guidelines: the camera doesn’t matter (I’ll rotate between my Fuji X-E4 “point-n-shoot,” my Nikon Z6ii work kit, a 35mm SLR setup, and my GFX 50S), and instead of picking the “best” shot, I’ll choose my personal favorite each day—so expect more photos of family and friends. I’m focused on taking a photo every day (not necessarily posting daily), sharing everything in a site gallery plus monthly recap posts, and finishing the year with a one-photo-per-page book.
My Adventure Rig Build - 3rd Gen 4Runner
My 3rd gen 4Runner has slowly turned into the kind of adventure rig that makes it easy to say “yes” to last-minute trips—whether that’s camping in the cold, chasing dirt roads in Colorado, or heading out toward Utah and Moab. In this post I share the build as it stands right now, the upgrades that have made the biggest difference, and why this setup works so well for the way my family and I like to travel: simple, capable, and ready for the next stretch of backcountry.
Overlanding Colorado and Utah: X100V Monochrome
About a year and a half ago, some friends and I took an unforgettable overlanding/camping trip through eastern Colorado and Moab—two days on the Rimrocker Trail and a few more in Canyonlands with the kids, making the best kind of memories. I originally edited the gallery in color, but later reworked the X100V shots in black and white and fell in love with the contrast. I hadn’t shared these photos until now—so here they are.
Brooks Family Photos
A golden Colorado afternoon, colorful leaves, and lots of laughter — the Brooks family fall session was full of warmth and love. Click through to see some of my favorite moments from their beautiful extended family shoot!
City of Brighton
A couple of months ago I was privileged to do some work with my friends over at Whole Brand Agency for the City of Brighton. We captured various buildings, pools, parks, and restaurants to help tell the story of a beautiful growing city on the front range of Colorado.