Last Thursday, I was scouting light for a family shoot. I parked at the edge of Alum Rock. Then I started walking. And walking. It was hot and dusty. And my walk turned into a hike. After two miles, I was sweating as though on a long run. Rapid-fire, a non-verbal thought came to me. It feltContinue reading “All The Light There Is To See”
Category Archives: Moments
Quarry
Camera in hand, I chased a coyote through dry brush, Over two ridge lines And into a valley, Where she lost me for good. In a sweat, I plopped down, frustrated. I complained to myself. At last, I looked up In a field of yellow wild flowers, Sagely nodding in the breeze. I chuckled. LessonContinue reading “Quarry”
Details in a Country Vineyard
Outside of Healdsburg, CA, deep in a maze of unimproved dirt roads, there’s a country vineyard called TEN Springs Ranch. It’s a steep, wild, and beautiful place. I was there with family and friends for an annual celebration. When I had my fill of conversation, I struck out alone to capture details that often goContinue reading “Details in a Country Vineyard”
Strike a Pose
Meet my daughter. Paige. Sometimes we whisper Rampage. It’s often fitting. She’s on the edge of Lake Tahoe, Striking her signature pose, Ready to drain its immensity at a glance. She’s loving and sweet, Especially toward her brother. But she’s also tough as tumbleweed. She likes earrings and bruises, dresses and scrapes. Man, I hopeContinue reading “Strike a Pose”
The Power of Quiet
That’s my son Gavin. We were in Todos Santos. He walked into a church and sat down. I followed him, snapped this picture, and sat next to him. We were quiet. Three sparrows flew into the nave and perched in the chandelier, twittering and singing. After a few minutes, they stopped and flew outside. GavinContinue reading “The Power of Quiet”