Welcome to my Oregon landscape photography blog. Here, I share stories, photography tips, and behind-the-scenes experiences from over 20 years in the field. I’ve spent decades capturing the beauty of the Pacific Northwest—from chasing light on Mount Hood to exploring forests and waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge.
This blog goes beyond just showing finished photos. I share the journey, the decisions behind each shot, and the lessons learned along the way. You’ll find field notes, how-to articles, gear talk, and creative inspiration.
Whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience, there’s something here for you. I write for anyone who loves photography and the natural world.
My goal is to inspire, educate, and connect with others who share this passion. If you’d like to learn more, take a look at my photography workshops or follow along on my latest adventures.
In today’s hyperconnected world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of talented artists sharing their work online. We might start to doubt ourselves or feel like we—or what we do—aren’t good enough.
Chasing the Aurora in Oregon with My Faithful Trail Dog A Late-Night Adventure with My Red Heeler and the Northern Lights Last Saturday night, my wife Darlene was keeping tabs on the aurora forecast through an app she uses, and around 10 p.m., she called out: “It’s popping!” That’s all it took. I grabbed my … Read more
My Favorite Photos from 2024 My Favorite Photos from 2024 – As another year comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on what has been an unforgettable year behind the lens. I traveled from the rugged coastlines of Oregon and California to the wild beauty of Alaska, the peaceful bayous of Texas, … Read more
Because I’m a landscape photographer, I’m prone to seek adventure in the outdoors, sometimes I can be found in the middle of nowhere in the dark photographing the night sky. It’s a common part of my life but it’s not for everyone. It’s certainly not something that my 82-year-old mother does.
In the little settlement of Bakkagerði, there is a colony of Atlantic Puffins that you can sit with at a close distance. The village has a colony of over 10,000 mating pairs that nest there from April to mid-August.
There have been two birds that have eluded my lens. The large pileated woodpeckers are always teasing me from the trees with their jungle call. The second one, unbelievably, was the little native rufous hummingbird.
Grizzly bears are fearsome creatures. They are the apex predators in their environment and when we, as humans armed with nothing more than a camera and some bear spray, enter their environment we are at a distinct disadvantage.
The Northern Lights have always fascinated me. When I was a little boy, I was curious about Alaska. I enjoyed reading Jack London books. White Fang and Klondike Tales, To Build a Fire was my favorite story.
We were invited as guests to attend a Pow Wow at Simnasho on the Warm Springs Reservation in Central Oregon by Charles and Vicky. They offered to let us stay in Charles’s Medicine Lodge, a beautifully decorated Plains Indian style tepee Darlene and I were quick to take them up on their kind offer and it turned out to be an experience that would change our lives.
Winter finally made it to Oregon and 2024 came in like a lion weather-wise. We had high winds, ice, snow and temps near 0°F. Needless today there was a lot of storm damage and hardship with electricity, water and phone/Internet disruption many people were in survival mode for at least a week in the area … Read more