The First Day of Fall in the Pacific Northwest
The first day of fall always carries a quiet shift. In the Pacific Northwest, mist, golden light, and stillness invite reflection—and inspire black-and-white fine art photography.
Field Notes
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World Gratitude Day: A Moment to Pause and Reflect
World Gratitude Day is a reminder to pause and reflect. For me, gratitude begins with creating and sharing black-and-white photography—and grows through the community that surrounds it.
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Urgent: Keep Our Backcountry Wild: Speak Out for the Roadless Rule by September 19, 2025
The USDA plans to rescind protections on 45 million acres of National Forests. Learn what’s at stake—and how you can help protect America’s backcountry.
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How Nature-Inspired Art Can Help Your Mind and Body
From quiet forest paths to art on your walls, nature has a way of calming the mind and recharging focus. Here’s how even brief moments with nature—or nature-inspired art—can improve attention, reduce stress, and lift your mood.
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A Gentle Shift: Welcoming Autumn with Art
Late September in the Pacific Northwest brings crisp mornings and softened light. It’s a season of reflection—and the perfect time to refresh your space with art that inspires calm and connection.
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Calm Between Tides, Rialto Beach, Washington
A contemplative look at the quiet beauty of Rialto Beach, where two stones and the morning light invite us to pause and reflect on the serenity found between the tides.
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Why I Sometimes Make Digital Look Like Film — And Why That’s Okay
Digital isn’t broken. But fine art photography is more than precision — it’s about evoking memory and emotion. Here’s why I sometimes let digital look like film.
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Positive Thinking Day: Finding Gratitude Through Art
On Positive Thinking Day, I’m pausing with gratitude—for the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and for those who support my art. Black-and-white photography has a way of inviting calm and shaping perspective, offering daily reminders to slow down and reflect.
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Upper Lena Creek, Washington
This black-and-white fine art photograph captures the quiet flow of Upper Lena Creek in Olympic National Forest, Washington. A moment of calm where water, stone, and forest meet.
