The Archive
Articles & Reviews
Camera reviews, comparisons, roundups, guides, and field notes — everything I publish, in one place.
Oakdale Engagement Portraits with Nolan and Janel
Nolan is my little brother, so of course I was excited to hear that he had finally asked Janel to be his wife. One…
Read More » Brian and Aly Engagement in Knights Ferry
What I love most about life is watching what people become grow up to become. My childhood best friend was Brian’s older brother, which…
Read More » On Becoming a Father, Soon…
I am less than two weeks away from becoming a father for the first time. This is a role I have always wanted to…
Read More » SHAPE: Sweet Spot Serving Videos
I had the opportunity to do some work for the SHAPE Ministry at my Church. The SHAPE Ministry helps people find their unique place…
Read More » Amgen Tour of California Stage 4 Finish
Modesto was lucky enough to get yet another Amgen Tour finish spot. I attended last year with a good friend of mine Shawn Stutz.…
Read More » Tutorial: Using Content Aware Fill in Photoshop CS5
I shot a wedding a few weeks ago that I knew would be a great test of the new Content Aware Fill feature in…
Read More » What Constitutes a Professional Photographer
The barrier to entry is so much lower to get into photography these days. Even when I got into photography I was able to…
Read More » Veil of Maya Promo
I like hard rock and metal music, it’s not a secret. My youngest brother is really into it so I often go to shows…
Read More » Downtown Modesto Engagement Session with Michael and Jamie
Michael and Jamie met several years ago at Starbucks. Jamie had just moved back to Modesto and Michael was working at Starbucks. Shortly there…
Read More » Love Modesto
Today over 1000 people from around the Modesto area descended upon different communities with one mission. To love people. Some were serving food, others…
Read More » We Are Having A Baby – Maternity Session
A new chapter in my life will be happening soon. My wife and I will be having our first child sometime around the end…
Read More » Almond Orchard Bridal Session in Escalon with Caryn & Kevin
Kevin and Caryn got married at Big Valley Grace Community Church in December. Although it was a fabulous day in the lives of Kevin…
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