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“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

“How did you get into photography?”

2024 has been a big growth year for me and this is a question I’m often asked.

I was a K9 handler in the marine corps and spent several years after my time in the military serving security contracts for the Dept. of State in Iraq and Afghanistan searching for explosives.

Sure, it’s an unlikely segue, but during my last few deployments I felt an emptiness that I hadn’t gotten more photos of all of the time I had spent overseas. So I decided to get my first “real” camera to capture the unique and precious moments that few people will ever get to experience and hopefully find the beauty in places that are often viewed as frightening.

My exploration began in a particularly challenging setting at the US Embassy in Kabul Afghanistan. Much of the things I wanted to shoot were limited because of operational security and the safety of the people I worked with. So I had to find creative ways to set up and shoot in ways that respected that.

I started with long lens landscape shots of the surrounding area of Kabul. It’s much more mountainous and rocky than most people expect. Then I took photos of my K9, Abel, who was the most beautiful and willing subject. Other handlers wanted photos with their dogs as well so we did a few portrait sessions.

Then while on my last deployment… COVID happened.

We were all locked down at the embassy as the world fell into panic. No one could fly in or out and no one knew what was going to happen to the world. Some of us even organized and strategized plans for the possibility that we might have to find our own way back to America.

Although it was a bit unnerving, enough time went by that it seemed we had everything under control and just had to wait it out. During that time, I did my best to make the most of the time I had been given. Diving deep into all of the YouTube videos I could find about photography.

I fell deeply in love with the craft and made it my solemn focus to do what I had discovered as my passion.

These are just a few photos of that story. I hope you enjoy 🙏

Time Paused Among Thorns. Photographer: @polymathphoto at his masterclass on Portrait Photography at @dbgphx.

🌎Earth Day🌍

This morning I had the pleasure of working with @christopher_lee_creates and @makeupmadhouse

This was yet another amazing experience at @dbgphx

We arrived at 6am and sun slowly crept over the horizon giving us the most amazing light. First a soft even glow throughout the garden that slowly turned into the warm rays that pierced through the canopy and delivered to most dramatic display of what makes the world so beautiful.

🌎Earth Day🌍

This morning I had the pleasure of working with @christopher_lee_creates and @makeupmadhouse

This was yet another amazing experience at @dbgphx

We arrived at 6am and sun slowly crept over the horizon giving us the most amazing light. First a soft even glow throughout the garden that slowly turned into the warm rays that pierced through the canopy and delivered to most dramatic display of what makes the world so beautiful.

🌎Earth Day🌍

This morning I had the pleasure of working with @christopher_lee_creates and @makeupmadhouse

This was yet another amazing experience at @dbgphx

We arrived at 6am and sun slowly crept over the horizon giving us the most amazing light. First a soft even glow throughout the garden that slowly turned into the warm rays that pierced through the canopy and delivered to most dramatic display of what makes the world so beautiful.

🌎Earth Day🌍

This morning I had the pleasure of working with @christopher_lee_creates and @makeupmadhouse

This was yet another amazing experience at @dbgphx

We arrived at 6am and sun slowly crept over the horizon giving us the most amazing light. First a soft even glow throughout the garden that slowly turned into the warm rays that pierced through the canopy and delivered to most dramatic display of what makes the world so beautiful.

🌎Earth Day🌍

This morning I had the pleasure of working with @christopher_lee_creates and @makeupmadhouse

This was yet another amazing experience at @dbgphx

We arrived at 6am and sun slowly crept over the horizon giving us the most amazing light. First a soft even glow throughout the garden that slowly turned into the warm rays that pierced through the canopy and delivered to most dramatic display of what makes the world so beautiful.

🌎Earth Day🌍

This morning I had the pleasure of working with @christopher_lee_creates and @makeupmadhouse

This was yet another amazing experience at @dbgphx

We arrived at 6am and sun slowly crept over the horizon giving us the most amazing light. First a soft even glow throughout the garden that slowly turned into the warm rays that pierced through the canopy and delivered to most dramatic display of what makes the world so beautiful.

🌎Earth Day🌍

This morning I had the pleasure of working with @christopher_lee_creates and @makeupmadhouse

This was yet another amazing experience at @dbgphx

We arrived at 6am and sun slowly crept over the horizon giving us the most amazing light. First a soft even glow throughout the garden that slowly turned into the warm rays that pierced through the canopy and delivered to most dramatic display of what makes the world so beautiful.

🌎Earth Day🌍

This morning I had the pleasure of working with @christopher_lee_creates and @makeupmadhouse

This was yet another amazing experience at @dbgphx

We arrived at 6am and sun slowly crept over the horizon giving us the most amazing light. First a soft even glow throughout the garden that slowly turned into the warm rays that pierced through the canopy and delivered to most dramatic display of what makes the world so beautiful.

🌎Earth Day🌍

This morning I had the pleasure of working with @christopher_lee_creates and @makeupmadhouse

This was yet another amazing experience at @dbgphx

We arrived at 6am and sun slowly crept over the horizon giving us the most amazing light. First a soft even glow throughout the garden that slowly turned into the warm rays that pierced through the canopy and delivered to most dramatic display of what makes the world so beautiful.

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

Some shoots fill your memory cards, others… fill your heart!

This was exactly one of those experiences. No invoice. no bill, no charge. @ginamamaratzzi works incredibly hard to bring those with Down’s syndrome into a world filled with love and care and I wanted to support that story.

Some things are just worth showing up for!

#communityfirst #downsyndrome #warriorinagarden #phoenixaz #azliving

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

RipRoar Arizona photos are up!📸

Our friends at Polymath Photography not only captured our incredible race day (and a LOT of it!), but they are also offering all the photos to the athletes for FREE!
Huge shoutout to all the athletes that made this race so memorable, and to @polymathphoto for helping it live forever!

Check out the link in our bio for the full gallery!

There’s something that happens when a dancer steps into the Desert Botanical Garden at golden hour…

The light did more work than either of us, but she did the heavy lifting, and I just had to be ready.

Last Sunday we chased the sun through the cactus corridor, found magic in the aloe garden, and stayed until the garden lit up and the desert turned purple. Three costume changes, one incredibly talented dancer, and dozens of frames I couldn’t stop admiring.

This is why I do what I do.

📍 Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix, AZ

#desertbotanicalgarden #phoenixphotographer #dancephotography #goldenhour #warriorinagarden

There’s something that happens when a dancer steps into the Desert Botanical Garden at golden hour…

The light did more work than either of us, but she did the heavy lifting, and I just had to be ready.

Last Sunday we chased the sun through the cactus corridor, found magic in the aloe garden, and stayed until the garden lit up and the desert turned purple. Three costume changes, one incredibly talented dancer, and dozens of frames I couldn’t stop admiring.

This is why I do what I do.

📍 Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix, AZ

#desertbotanicalgarden #phoenixphotographer #dancephotography #goldenhour #warriorinagarden

There’s something that happens when a dancer steps into the Desert Botanical Garden at golden hour…

The light did more work than either of us, but she did the heavy lifting, and I just had to be ready.

Last Sunday we chased the sun through the cactus corridor, found magic in the aloe garden, and stayed until the garden lit up and the desert turned purple. Three costume changes, one incredibly talented dancer, and dozens of frames I couldn’t stop admiring.

This is why I do what I do.

📍 Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix, AZ

#desertbotanicalgarden #phoenixphotographer #dancephotography #goldenhour #warriorinagarden

There’s something that happens when a dancer steps into the Desert Botanical Garden at golden hour…

The light did more work than either of us, but she did the heavy lifting, and I just had to be ready.

Last Sunday we chased the sun through the cactus corridor, found magic in the aloe garden, and stayed until the garden lit up and the desert turned purple. Three costume changes, one incredibly talented dancer, and dozens of frames I couldn’t stop admiring.

This is why I do what I do.

📍 Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix, AZ

#desertbotanicalgarden #phoenixphotographer #dancephotography #goldenhour #warriorinagarden

There’s something that happens when a dancer steps into the Desert Botanical Garden at golden hour…

The light did more work than either of us, but she did the heavy lifting, and I just had to be ready.

Last Sunday we chased the sun through the cactus corridor, found magic in the aloe garden, and stayed until the garden lit up and the desert turned purple. Three costume changes, one incredibly talented dancer, and dozens of frames I couldn’t stop admiring.

This is why I do what I do.

📍 Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix, AZ

#desertbotanicalgarden #phoenixphotographer #dancephotography #goldenhour #warriorinagarden

There’s something that happens when a dancer steps into the Desert Botanical Garden at golden hour…

The light did more work than either of us, but she did the heavy lifting, and I just had to be ready.

Last Sunday we chased the sun through the cactus corridor, found magic in the aloe garden, and stayed until the garden lit up and the desert turned purple. Three costume changes, one incredibly talented dancer, and dozens of frames I couldn’t stop admiring.

This is why I do what I do.

📍 Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix, AZ

#desertbotanicalgarden #phoenixphotographer #dancephotography #goldenhour #warriorinagarden

There’s something that happens when a dancer steps into the Desert Botanical Garden at golden hour…

The light did more work than either of us, but she did the heavy lifting, and I just had to be ready.

Last Sunday we chased the sun through the cactus corridor, found magic in the aloe garden, and stayed until the garden lit up and the desert turned purple. Three costume changes, one incredibly talented dancer, and dozens of frames I couldn’t stop admiring.

This is why I do what I do.

📍 Desert Botanical Garden — Phoenix, AZ

#desertbotanicalgarden #phoenixphotographer #dancephotography #goldenhour #warriorinagarden

✨@dbgphx After Dark ✨

I was invited out to shoot the latest marketing images for the Desert Botanical Gardens latest feature, After Dark.

Shoots like these can be really challenging because of the low light while shooting during regular hours.

It’s always my goal to be as unseen as possible in any shoot and create images that convey a clean intimate look. We had to wait several times for the regular visitors to move through and enjoy the garden without disrupting their experience. But the patience paid off and we got some great shots of their latest display that truly lights up the night!

#azlife #azliving #azphotographer #lowlight #colors

✨@dbgphx After Dark ✨

I was invited out to shoot the latest marketing images for the Desert Botanical Gardens latest feature, After Dark.

Shoots like these can be really challenging because of the low light while shooting during regular hours.

It’s always my goal to be as unseen as possible in any shoot and create images that convey a clean intimate look. We had to wait several times for the regular visitors to move through and enjoy the garden without disrupting their experience. But the patience paid off and we got some great shots of their latest display that truly lights up the night!

#azlife #azliving #azphotographer #lowlight #colors

✨@dbgphx After Dark ✨

I was invited out to shoot the latest marketing images for the Desert Botanical Gardens latest feature, After Dark.

Shoots like these can be really challenging because of the low light while shooting during regular hours.

It’s always my goal to be as unseen as possible in any shoot and create images that convey a clean intimate look. We had to wait several times for the regular visitors to move through and enjoy the garden without disrupting their experience. But the patience paid off and we got some great shots of their latest display that truly lights up the night!

#azlife #azliving #azphotographer #lowlight #colors

✨@dbgphx After Dark ✨

I was invited out to shoot the latest marketing images for the Desert Botanical Gardens latest feature, After Dark.

Shoots like these can be really challenging because of the low light while shooting during regular hours.

It’s always my goal to be as unseen as possible in any shoot and create images that convey a clean intimate look. We had to wait several times for the regular visitors to move through and enjoy the garden without disrupting their experience. But the patience paid off and we got some great shots of their latest display that truly lights up the night!

#azlife #azliving #azphotographer #lowlight #colors

✨@dbgphx After Dark ✨

I was invited out to shoot the latest marketing images for the Desert Botanical Gardens latest feature, After Dark.

Shoots like these can be really challenging because of the low light while shooting during regular hours.

It’s always my goal to be as unseen as possible in any shoot and create images that convey a clean intimate look. We had to wait several times for the regular visitors to move through and enjoy the garden without disrupting their experience. But the patience paid off and we got some great shots of their latest display that truly lights up the night!

#azlife #azliving #azphotographer #lowlight #colors

✨@dbgphx After Dark ✨

I was invited out to shoot the latest marketing images for the Desert Botanical Gardens latest feature, After Dark.

Shoots like these can be really challenging because of the low light while shooting during regular hours.

It’s always my goal to be as unseen as possible in any shoot and create images that convey a clean intimate look. We had to wait several times for the regular visitors to move through and enjoy the garden without disrupting their experience. But the patience paid off and we got some great shots of their latest display that truly lights up the night!

#azlife #azliving #azphotographer #lowlight #colors

✨@dbgphx After Dark ✨

I was invited out to shoot the latest marketing images for the Desert Botanical Gardens latest feature, After Dark.

Shoots like these can be really challenging because of the low light while shooting during regular hours.

It’s always my goal to be as unseen as possible in any shoot and create images that convey a clean intimate look. We had to wait several times for the regular visitors to move through and enjoy the garden without disrupting their experience. But the patience paid off and we got some great shots of their latest display that truly lights up the night!

#azlife #azliving #azphotographer #lowlight #colors

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

2026 LEO Classic ⛳️

Brought to you by @lawenforcementspecialists

Last weekend I had the opportunity to support our boys in blue at @whirlwindgolf club for their 2026 LEO Classic.

Events like these are exactly what keeps my passion and drive for the craft of photography at peak levels. Everyone was there for a good time supporting an amazing cause.

The @holehecklers, despite saying the most terrible things, kept smiles on peoples faces for the whole day! Truly master of their craft!

@stickit_steff showed the boys what a pro can really do! Whether it was driving on one leg only or hitting a driver way shorter than any sane person would attempt, she demonstrated what a professional is truly capable of all while making it look good!

@mcsoaz even made a scene in their ultra high tech helicopter on full tilt!

One of my favorite events of 2026, so far, but I expect this one to hold up for a while!

#azlife #azliving #golf #photography #azphotographer

Went to my first Disc Golf event last weekend for the 2026 Memorial in Fountain Hills AZ.

Regardless of the sport, it’s always fun to watch the best in the world do what they do. The level of accuracy and consistency to throw a disc hundreds of feet is quite the sight.

Big shout out to @gannon_buhr for his win and @spinnersdiscgolf for putting together an awesome event!

#discgolf #discgolfing #discgolfdaily #arizona #arizonalife

Went to my first Disc Golf event last weekend for the 2026 Memorial in Fountain Hills AZ.

Regardless of the sport, it’s always fun to watch the best in the world do what they do. The level of accuracy and consistency to throw a disc hundreds of feet is quite the sight.

Big shout out to @gannon_buhr for his win and @spinnersdiscgolf for putting together an awesome event!

#discgolf #discgolfing #discgolfdaily #arizona #arizonalife

Went to my first Disc Golf event last weekend for the 2026 Memorial in Fountain Hills AZ.

Regardless of the sport, it’s always fun to watch the best in the world do what they do. The level of accuracy and consistency to throw a disc hundreds of feet is quite the sight.

Big shout out to @gannon_buhr for his win and @spinnersdiscgolf for putting together an awesome event!

#discgolf #discgolfing #discgolfdaily #arizona #arizonalife

Went to my first Disc Golf event last weekend for the 2026 Memorial in Fountain Hills AZ.

Regardless of the sport, it’s always fun to watch the best in the world do what they do. The level of accuracy and consistency to throw a disc hundreds of feet is quite the sight.

Big shout out to @gannon_buhr for his win and @spinnersdiscgolf for putting together an awesome event!

#discgolf #discgolfing #discgolfdaily #arizona #arizonalife

Went to my first Disc Golf event last weekend for the 2026 Memorial in Fountain Hills AZ.

Regardless of the sport, it’s always fun to watch the best in the world do what they do. The level of accuracy and consistency to throw a disc hundreds of feet is quite the sight.

Big shout out to @gannon_buhr for his win and @spinnersdiscgolf for putting together an awesome event!

#discgolf #discgolfing #discgolfdaily #arizona #arizonalife

Went to my first Disc Golf event last weekend for the 2026 Memorial in Fountain Hills AZ.

Regardless of the sport, it’s always fun to watch the best in the world do what they do. The level of accuracy and consistency to throw a disc hundreds of feet is quite the sight.

Big shout out to @gannon_buhr for his win and @spinnersdiscgolf for putting together an awesome event!

#discgolf #discgolfing #discgolfdaily #arizona #arizonalife

Went to my first Disc Golf event last weekend for the 2026 Memorial in Fountain Hills AZ.

Regardless of the sport, it’s always fun to watch the best in the world do what they do. The level of accuracy and consistency to throw a disc hundreds of feet is quite the sight.

Big shout out to @gannon_buhr for his win and @spinnersdiscgolf for putting together an awesome event!

#discgolf #discgolfing #discgolfdaily #arizona #arizonalife

Went to my first Disc Golf event last weekend for the 2026 Memorial in Fountain Hills AZ.

Regardless of the sport, it’s always fun to watch the best in the world do what they do. The level of accuracy and consistency to throw a disc hundreds of feet is quite the sight.

Big shout out to @gannon_buhr for his win and @spinnersdiscgolf for putting together an awesome event!

#discgolf #discgolfing #discgolfdaily #arizona #arizonalife

Went to my first Disc Golf event last weekend for the 2026 Memorial in Fountain Hills AZ.

Regardless of the sport, it’s always fun to watch the best in the world do what they do. The level of accuracy and consistency to throw a disc hundreds of feet is quite the sight.

Big shout out to @gannon_buhr for his win and @spinnersdiscgolf for putting together an awesome event!

#discgolf #discgolfing #discgolfdaily #arizona #arizonalife

Went to my first Disc Golf event last weekend for the 2026 Memorial in Fountain Hills AZ.

Regardless of the sport, it’s always fun to watch the best in the world do what they do. The level of accuracy and consistency to throw a disc hundreds of feet is quite the sight.

Big shout out to @gannon_buhr for his win and @spinnersdiscgolf for putting together an awesome event!

#discgolf #discgolfing #discgolfdaily #arizona #arizonalife

Went to my first Disc Golf event last weekend for the 2026 Memorial in Fountain Hills AZ.

Regardless of the sport, it’s always fun to watch the best in the world do what they do. The level of accuracy and consistency to throw a disc hundreds of feet is quite the sight.

Big shout out to @gannon_buhr for his win and @spinnersdiscgolf for putting together an awesome event!

#discgolf #discgolfing #discgolfdaily #arizona #arizonalife

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

The Draft Club x @pembertonphx really do 🏉 right

Next CFB Saturdaze is December 20th, be there or be square 🎯

🎃🌵 Strange Garden 2025 — A Night of Magic, Music, and the Unexpected!

I had an amazing time photographing the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Strange Garden event, one of my favorite evenings of the year to capture.

Between the creative costumes, eerie lighting, and the Garden’s natural desert beauty, there’s no shortage of visual inspiration. Events like these are a perfect reminder of why I love event photography, the mix of candid moments, storytelling, and atmosphere all coming together in a single frame.

Huge thanks to the team at Desert Botanical Garden for continuing to trust me to document your incredible events year after year. It’s always a privilege to help showcase the energy and spirit that make the Garden such a special place in the community.

Here’s to another strangely wonderful night! 👻📸

#EventPhotography #DesertBotanicalGarden #StrangeGarden #PhoenixEvents #PolymathPhotography #CandidPhotography

🎃🌵 Strange Garden 2025 — A Night of Magic, Music, and the Unexpected!

I had an amazing time photographing the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Strange Garden event, one of my favorite evenings of the year to capture.

Between the creative costumes, eerie lighting, and the Garden’s natural desert beauty, there’s no shortage of visual inspiration. Events like these are a perfect reminder of why I love event photography, the mix of candid moments, storytelling, and atmosphere all coming together in a single frame.

Huge thanks to the team at Desert Botanical Garden for continuing to trust me to document your incredible events year after year. It’s always a privilege to help showcase the energy and spirit that make the Garden such a special place in the community.

Here’s to another strangely wonderful night! 👻📸

#EventPhotography #DesertBotanicalGarden #StrangeGarden #PhoenixEvents #PolymathPhotography #CandidPhotography

🎃🌵 Strange Garden 2025 — A Night of Magic, Music, and the Unexpected!

I had an amazing time photographing the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Strange Garden event, one of my favorite evenings of the year to capture.

Between the creative costumes, eerie lighting, and the Garden’s natural desert beauty, there’s no shortage of visual inspiration. Events like these are a perfect reminder of why I love event photography, the mix of candid moments, storytelling, and atmosphere all coming together in a single frame.

Huge thanks to the team at Desert Botanical Garden for continuing to trust me to document your incredible events year after year. It’s always a privilege to help showcase the energy and spirit that make the Garden such a special place in the community.

Here’s to another strangely wonderful night! 👻📸

#EventPhotography #DesertBotanicalGarden #StrangeGarden #PhoenixEvents #PolymathPhotography #CandidPhotography

🎃🌵 Strange Garden 2025 — A Night of Magic, Music, and the Unexpected!

I had an amazing time photographing the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Strange Garden event, one of my favorite evenings of the year to capture.

Between the creative costumes, eerie lighting, and the Garden’s natural desert beauty, there’s no shortage of visual inspiration. Events like these are a perfect reminder of why I love event photography, the mix of candid moments, storytelling, and atmosphere all coming together in a single frame.

Huge thanks to the team at Desert Botanical Garden for continuing to trust me to document your incredible events year after year. It’s always a privilege to help showcase the energy and spirit that make the Garden such a special place in the community.

Here’s to another strangely wonderful night! 👻📸

#EventPhotography #DesertBotanicalGarden #StrangeGarden #PhoenixEvents #PolymathPhotography #CandidPhotography

🎃🌵 Strange Garden 2025 — A Night of Magic, Music, and the Unexpected!

I had an amazing time photographing the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Strange Garden event, one of my favorite evenings of the year to capture.

Between the creative costumes, eerie lighting, and the Garden’s natural desert beauty, there’s no shortage of visual inspiration. Events like these are a perfect reminder of why I love event photography, the mix of candid moments, storytelling, and atmosphere all coming together in a single frame.

Huge thanks to the team at Desert Botanical Garden for continuing to trust me to document your incredible events year after year. It’s always a privilege to help showcase the energy and spirit that make the Garden such a special place in the community.

Here’s to another strangely wonderful night! 👻📸

#EventPhotography #DesertBotanicalGarden #StrangeGarden #PhoenixEvents #PolymathPhotography #CandidPhotography

🎃🌵 Strange Garden 2025 — A Night of Magic, Music, and the Unexpected!

I had an amazing time photographing the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Strange Garden event, one of my favorite evenings of the year to capture.

Between the creative costumes, eerie lighting, and the Garden’s natural desert beauty, there’s no shortage of visual inspiration. Events like these are a perfect reminder of why I love event photography, the mix of candid moments, storytelling, and atmosphere all coming together in a single frame.

Huge thanks to the team at Desert Botanical Garden for continuing to trust me to document your incredible events year after year. It’s always a privilege to help showcase the energy and spirit that make the Garden such a special place in the community.

Here’s to another strangely wonderful night! 👻📸

#EventPhotography #DesertBotanicalGarden #StrangeGarden #PhoenixEvents #PolymathPhotography #CandidPhotography

🎃🌵 Strange Garden 2025 — A Night of Magic, Music, and the Unexpected!

I had an amazing time photographing the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Strange Garden event, one of my favorite evenings of the year to capture.

Between the creative costumes, eerie lighting, and the Garden’s natural desert beauty, there’s no shortage of visual inspiration. Events like these are a perfect reminder of why I love event photography, the mix of candid moments, storytelling, and atmosphere all coming together in a single frame.

Huge thanks to the team at Desert Botanical Garden for continuing to trust me to document your incredible events year after year. It’s always a privilege to help showcase the energy and spirit that make the Garden such a special place in the community.

Here’s to another strangely wonderful night! 👻📸

#EventPhotography #DesertBotanicalGarden #StrangeGarden #PhoenixEvents #PolymathPhotography #CandidPhotography

🎃🌵 Strange Garden 2025 — A Night of Magic, Music, and the Unexpected!

I had an amazing time photographing the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Strange Garden event, one of my favorite evenings of the year to capture.

Between the creative costumes, eerie lighting, and the Garden’s natural desert beauty, there’s no shortage of visual inspiration. Events like these are a perfect reminder of why I love event photography, the mix of candid moments, storytelling, and atmosphere all coming together in a single frame.

Huge thanks to the team at Desert Botanical Garden for continuing to trust me to document your incredible events year after year. It’s always a privilege to help showcase the energy and spirit that make the Garden such a special place in the community.

Here’s to another strangely wonderful night! 👻📸

#EventPhotography #DesertBotanicalGarden #StrangeGarden #PhoenixEvents #PolymathPhotography #CandidPhotography

🎃🌵 Strange Garden 2025 — A Night of Magic, Music, and the Unexpected!

I had an amazing time photographing the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Strange Garden event, one of my favorite evenings of the year to capture.

Between the creative costumes, eerie lighting, and the Garden’s natural desert beauty, there’s no shortage of visual inspiration. Events like these are a perfect reminder of why I love event photography, the mix of candid moments, storytelling, and atmosphere all coming together in a single frame.

Huge thanks to the team at Desert Botanical Garden for continuing to trust me to document your incredible events year after year. It’s always a privilege to help showcase the energy and spirit that make the Garden such a special place in the community.

Here’s to another strangely wonderful night! 👻📸

#EventPhotography #DesertBotanicalGarden #StrangeGarden #PhoenixEvents #PolymathPhotography #CandidPhotography

🎃🌵 Strange Garden 2025 — A Night of Magic, Music, and the Unexpected!

I had an amazing time photographing the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Strange Garden event, one of my favorite evenings of the year to capture.

Between the creative costumes, eerie lighting, and the Garden’s natural desert beauty, there’s no shortage of visual inspiration. Events like these are a perfect reminder of why I love event photography, the mix of candid moments, storytelling, and atmosphere all coming together in a single frame.

Huge thanks to the team at Desert Botanical Garden for continuing to trust me to document your incredible events year after year. It’s always a privilege to help showcase the energy and spirit that make the Garden such a special place in the community.

Here’s to another strangely wonderful night! 👻📸

#EventPhotography #DesertBotanicalGarden #StrangeGarden #PhoenixEvents #PolymathPhotography #CandidPhotography

🎃🌵 Strange Garden 2025 — A Night of Magic, Music, and the Unexpected!

I had an amazing time photographing the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Strange Garden event, one of my favorite evenings of the year to capture.

Between the creative costumes, eerie lighting, and the Garden’s natural desert beauty, there’s no shortage of visual inspiration. Events like these are a perfect reminder of why I love event photography, the mix of candid moments, storytelling, and atmosphere all coming together in a single frame.

Huge thanks to the team at Desert Botanical Garden for continuing to trust me to document your incredible events year after year. It’s always a privilege to help showcase the energy and spirit that make the Garden such a special place in the community.

Here’s to another strangely wonderful night! 👻📸

#EventPhotography #DesertBotanicalGarden #StrangeGarden #PhoenixEvents #PolymathPhotography #CandidPhotography

🎃🌵 Strange Garden 2025 — A Night of Magic, Music, and the Unexpected!

I had an amazing time photographing the Desert Botanical Garden’s annual Strange Garden event, one of my favorite evenings of the year to capture.

Between the creative costumes, eerie lighting, and the Garden’s natural desert beauty, there’s no shortage of visual inspiration. Events like these are a perfect reminder of why I love event photography, the mix of candid moments, storytelling, and atmosphere all coming together in a single frame.

Huge thanks to the team at Desert Botanical Garden for continuing to trust me to document your incredible events year after year. It’s always a privilege to help showcase the energy and spirit that make the Garden such a special place in the community.

Here’s to another strangely wonderful night! 👻📸

#EventPhotography #DesertBotanicalGarden #StrangeGarden #PhoenixEvents #PolymathPhotography #CandidPhotography

New Leadership, Fresh Perspective

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Chris Kline, the new President and CEO of the Desert Botanical Garden here in Phoenix.

It’s always a privilege to create professional portraits that capture both personality and purpose, especially for an organization as inspiring as the Garden, where I’ve had the honor of photographing a variety of events and projects over the years.

Chris brings an exciting vision for the Garden’s next chapter, and it was great to help convey that through clean, confident headshots that reflect his approachable and forward-thinking leadership style.

Here’s to new beginnings and continued growth, both in the desert and behind the lens. 🌵✨

New Leadership, Fresh Perspective

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Chris Kline, the new President and CEO of the Desert Botanical Garden here in Phoenix.

It’s always a privilege to create professional portraits that capture both personality and purpose, especially for an organization as inspiring as the Garden, where I’ve had the honor of photographing a variety of events and projects over the years.

Chris brings an exciting vision for the Garden’s next chapter, and it was great to help convey that through clean, confident headshots that reflect his approachable and forward-thinking leadership style.

Here’s to new beginnings and continued growth, both in the desert and behind the lens. 🌵✨

New Leadership, Fresh Perspective

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Chris Kline, the new President and CEO of the Desert Botanical Garden here in Phoenix.

It’s always a privilege to create professional portraits that capture both personality and purpose, especially for an organization as inspiring as the Garden, where I’ve had the honor of photographing a variety of events and projects over the years.

Chris brings an exciting vision for the Garden’s next chapter, and it was great to help convey that through clean, confident headshots that reflect his approachable and forward-thinking leadership style.

Here’s to new beginnings and continued growth, both in the desert and behind the lens. 🌵✨

New Leadership, Fresh Perspective

I recently had the pleasure of photographing Chris Kline, the new President and CEO of the Desert Botanical Garden here in Phoenix.

It’s always a privilege to create professional portraits that capture both personality and purpose, especially for an organization as inspiring as the Garden, where I’ve had the honor of photographing a variety of events and projects over the years.

Chris brings an exciting vision for the Garden’s next chapter, and it was great to help convey that through clean, confident headshots that reflect his approachable and forward-thinking leadership style.

Here’s to new beginnings and continued growth, both in the desert and behind the lens. 🌵✨