Where curiosity leads and stories unfold
Footprints & Frames
Photography keeps me curious. It gives me a reason to wander, to pause, and to notice things I might otherwise pass by. I’ve found that my favorite studio is wherever I happen to be—on a trail, beside the road, or somewhere I never expected to find.
These posts blend trip stories and visual storytelling: the where, the how, and the why behind the images I take. Whether you’re a fellow adventurer, a photo lover, or someone who simply enjoys a good view, I hope this space inspires you to follow your curiosity—and see the world a little differently.
There’s something about getting outside that slows the world down—and gives you the space to see more deeply.
I started this journal to capture the places I explore and the small, fleeting moments along the way: early mist through the trees, sunlight spilling across the desert, or a distant peak caught in golden hour. Some adventures begin with a trail map or a planned road trip. Others start with a drive, a random turn, or a view that makes me pull over.
Chasing the Perseids: A Night Under the Stars
So Many Stars!
📍 Mt Laguna - Paso Picacho Campground
🚙 105 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 5,000 feet
Favorite moment: So many stars!!
The Road to Butler Peak
The View!
📍 San Bernardino National Forest, overlooking Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, and the Inland Empire
🚙 110 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 8,391 feet
Finally Pulling Over
A Hike at Casper's Wilderness Park
📍 Lake Elsinore, CA
🥾 4.9 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 469 feet
Roadtrip!
📍 Route 395, CA
🥾 885 miles
📈 Elevation Gain: 7,000 ft
Favorite moment: There wasn’t just one
Crystal Lake, Mount Islip, Windy Gap Loop
Crystal Lake, Mount Islip, Windy Gap Loop
📍 Location: Azusa, CA
🥾 Distance: 10.2 miles
📈 Elevation Gain: 2,635 ft
📷 Gear Used: Sony a7iv
Favorite moment: Looking out over the distant peaks