Shooting sunrise in the heart of summer is brutal, let me tell you. I've gotten myself out of bed as early as 2 in the morning to capture various locations. Don't get me wrong, I'm a morning person and relish the idea of being up while others waste their day sleeping till noon.

Still, I soldiered on, testing the compositions I had in mind from my trial run the evening before. Low angle, high angle, portrait, landscape – you name it, I tried it. But NOTHING. Something felt off, and my inability to find that killer angle this morning was nothing short of a disaster.

For ANY landscape photographer, finding the ideal backpack to carry and protect their precious camera gear is no small feat. It often involves a series of trials and errors, with each backpack offering its own set of advantages and limitations.

As a landscape photographer, I have found myself drawn to the serene beauty and tranquility of early mornings. While many may opt for capturing sunsets or twilight scenes, there is something captivating about witnessing the world awaken with the rising sun.

During my recent landscape photography expedition to the stunning Oregon Columbia Gorge, I embarked on a hike into the trails of Dry Creek Falls. The picturesque scenery that unfolded before me presented a composition challenge with an abundance of options.

This blog features an absolutely magnificent waterfall, which stands as the 3rd tallest in Oregon; named Watson Falls. This 294ft monster is located in the Umpqua National Forest, and there is no way I could miss checking it out during peak season!

In this blog, I share a recent black and white photograph shot at Otter Rock on the Oregon coast. I also explain 5 things I have learned over time photographing black and white landscape images.

Just as I arrived and made my way down to this cave of epicness, I was in absolute awe by the brilliance I was in the presence of. It was truly magnificent, and something I’ve never come close to experiencing before.

This week's blog features a little waterfall here in Oregon just off of Highway 20, located in the trails of Cascadia State Park. This place is epic, and I can’t believe I got to shoot this beautiful scene with nobody else around. A short and painless hike takes you to the base of the falls, full of lush colors, and rugged rockscapes.

Viewing this waterfall in the winter is an entirely different experience. Usually, in the warmer months, you park and are only steps away from the viewpoint, with other trails to hike around surrounding areas. As I’m sure you can guess, the snow in Central Oregon inhibits the ability to maintain the road to the parking lot; so they close the gates at the bottom of the road.

Deep, deep, DEEP in the woods of the PNW a waterfall known as Kentucky Falls sits; fully submerged in the boondocks and far out from any civilization. A 3.7-mile hike near Mapleton OR, about an hour and 45 minutes from Eugene; though that might be a tad bit of a stretch because it’s one hell of an adventure to get to this spot.

This week's blog kicks off in a gorgeous region of Oregon, known as Central Oregon. A little place called Scott Lake. A location I stumbled upon not too many years ago, endlessly searching the internet; location scouting. Boy is this place something else. Just off of McKenzie highway 242, an epic view of the three sisters' volcanic peaks awaits.

Sweet Creek falls, such a beautiful location. Rigid rocks, stunning fall foliage, and waterscapes like no other. The trail is a 1.8-mile hike located near Mapleton Oregon, about 58 miles outside of Eugene off of highway 126.