This was intense

The first snow of the season here in Indiana came in force. We got several inches and I loved every second of it.

I let AI plan my 2,200-mile photography road trip across the country

My photography road trip across the country comes to an end. In this last episode, I let the AI plot the route back home. I asked it to highlight some lesser-know spots along the way that I could photograph, and the results were... interesting.

Caught in a rainstorm in Death Valley

The forecast had some rain for Death Valley National Park, so I immediately booked a campsite. I was hoping for some rare conditions in the park, and I did get some of that. The consequences were a bit unexpected, though.

This lens might finally retire my beloved Tamron 28-200mm

For the last few months, I've been using the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8. It's a wonderful lens, but it comes with serious drawbacks. Will it replace my all-time favorite Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6?

Frustration is unavoidable in photography

We all feel frustrated about our photography at some point. But the doubs and fears are normal and part of the process. We get to create not because we don't feel them, but despite them.

Photographing the ancient landscapes of Eastern California

I visit ancient places in Eastern California, both natural and man-made. Mono Lake, the ghost town of Bodie, Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, and the Alabama Hills.

I took a random exit and found photography heaven

It was supposed to be a travel day, driving to the next destination of my road trip across the West. But after waking up to some fog, something told me I should explore despite the long drive I had ahead of me. I'm sooo glad I did take the time to take unknown roads, because what I found was a photography heaven, one of the highlights of the whole trip.

Find photos anywhere with this simple exercise

When I'm not feeling inspired, I use this simple trick to get me and my camera out.

Stuck in my car during a storm

A bad storm comes to the Oregon Coast and I'm stuck. A good chance to answer some of your questions about the way I travel for photography.

Why I only shoot in Black and White (even in the fall!)

I get asked this question very often: why only black and white? Aren't you tempted to capture those beautiful fall colors?

I wasn't ready to leave

I have a hard time leaving the PNW. The days are beautiful and moody, very different from what's waiting for me further east. So even though I was supposed to be gone by now, I decide to give the Oregon Coast a couple more days.

I couldn't believe what I found in Central Oregon

I'm in Central Oregon where I'm supposed to pick up my new filters (to replace the ones I broke). But what I find there leaves speechless. Photographing some stunning landscapes in Central Oregon.

How to photograph a waterfall ~ from the Columbia River Gorge

The Columbia River Gorge is home to more than 70 waterfalls. It would take me weeks to even visit all of them, so in this video, I'll photograph just a handful. And while photographing a waterfall might seem pretty straightforward, I also want to share some tips.

Pushing it a bit too far at the Olympic Peninsula coast

I visit two of the most beautiful beaches in the Olympic Peninsula: Rialto and Second Beach. The locations are stunning... but the conditions couldn't be more treacherous. I struggle with the wind and the rain, and push it a little bit too far with the tides.

Life on the road: Moments from the PNW

A few magical moments and images from my days in the PNW.

How we make art matters

The story behind a piece of art can be as important, if not more, than the piece itself. How we make art matters, a lot.

Backpacking for the best view in Oregon

High in Oregon’s Central Cascades, I hike to Broken Top nine years after my first visit to this stunning spot. The view from the summit never fails to take my breath away. It’s a familiar place, yet every step reminds me how much has changed, both in the landscape and in myself.

How to make great photography inevitable

Mt Hood has played an important role in my photography career. Exploring these landscapes is what made me fall in love with the art, and they continue to fascinate me after all these years. Something compels me to keep coming back, to keep photographing this beautiful mountain and the stunning forests and lakes around it.

The tool I use all the time but rarely show you

I almost always carry a tripod with me, even if you don't see it in my videos. That's because it's holding my video camera! So you might understand why my tripod has become such a crucial tool in my work. And for the last couple of years, I've been using the Coman Zero Y carbon fiber tripod which I love. Let me tell you why.

So it does happen...

I panicked, a little bit.

They weren’t the most important photos and footage, but it wasn't easy to take them. I’d woken up at 5am and hiked (there’s no other way to describe walking in San Francisco) with two tripods and two big cameras and lenses on my back, while gaining almost 700 feet of elevation.

That’s why I was a little upset to find a cryptic “A7IV_3902.RSV” with zero bytes on the memory card, instead of the photos and videos I had made.

So it does happen, after all: memory cards get corrupted, or something like that.

After more than 3 years using a camera with dual memory card slots, I was about to find out if the feature was worth it. I inserted the second memory card into the laptop, and to my huge relief, there they were. All the photos and videos I had worked hard to make. Phew.