During a fall drive through Maine in 2024, I stopped in Portland to visit the iconic Portland Head Light. While admiring the rocky coastline and the rhythmic, marble-like sound of waves rolling over stones, I enjoyed a slice of maple pecan pie from the Pie-oh-my! food truck—sweet, warm, and perfectly paired with the sea air. It was a brief but memorable moment where taste, sound, and scenery came together.

Photography has always been a thread running through my life—sometimes a casual pastime, other times a focused pursuit. From childhood film cameras to professional assignments in college, my camera became a tool for exploration, connection, and storytelling. Today, it continues to guide my adventures, helping me see and share the world, one frame at a time.

In 2020, I set out on a solo "Freedom Road Trip" from Colorado to the Pacific Northwest, with Olympic National Park high on my bucket list. Staying in Port Angeles, I explored Hurricane Ridge, where alpine trails, sweeping views, and a close encounter with a black-tailed deer made for a deeply humbling and unforgettable experience. As a Twilight fan, visiting the Olympic Peninsula added a personal touch to this long-awaited adventure.

I wouldn’t say I’m afraid of spiders—but I definitely don’t want them near me. So when I spotted this massive one outside the Acadia National Park welcome center, I jumped back… then pulled out my camera. From a safe distance with my Canon R8, I captured one of the most unexpectedly striking shots of my trip.

Views from the top of Manitou Incline There are a lot of times in life when the phrase "early bird gets the worm" makes sense, but there...

Self portrait on North Shore Philosopher Rene Descartes once said "cogito, ergo sum," which translates to "I think, therefore I am."...

On a moderate northern California, Bay Area afternoon, a friend and I walked along the boardwalk of San Francisco Bay. We were wasting...

This photo is one of many photos of flowers I took during the spring/summer of 2014 and one of the even greater collection of flower...

May and June is a little early in the season for most fresh fruits, but you can still find some. One day on my trip in Europe, near...

Usually when things are dead we think that they are ugly and no longer worth our time, but as a photographer I find them to be quite the...

I was delighted when I had so many interactions with sports during a trip through several European countries. Based on the program...

Traveling alone is my favorite way to travel. There is a lot of time for reflection. I am in charge of my own schedule and activities....

Every year for most major holidays and a few other times a year, my family made our way to my grandparents’ house out on the Great...

Just outside the north end of Yellowstone National Park is a little town called Gardiner, Montana. South of the river that divides the...

All around the world the are places and people and objects that attract tourist to those destinations. Some of these attractions are...

Story behind the image: How an old photo from a road trip can make you smile at the memories.