Travel Vlog
We hike often and we’re usually looking for new places to explore. In the winter months, our trips are just day trips, but in the warmer season, we’re camping. I document our trips with an action camera and my mirrorless camera and always looking for that composition to share.

Frozen Rivers to Sunlit Leaves: A Local Hike and Thinking Forward to Spring
Despite the chill of a Minnesota winter, the recent burst of sunlight was too inviting to resist. I headed out to a beautiful local park, camera in hand, to try and capture the stark beauty of the season.

Snowy Hike: A Photographer's Struggle (and a Nature Lover's Delight)
Gorgeous scenery, but photographing it was tougher than expected. Snow on the camera, very little color, and everything looking the same made getting good shots challenging. Still a great walk though! Come along for the adventure.

Rediscovering the Magic of Vintage Glass
Rediscovering the magic of vintage lenses. I tested 40-year-old Minolta 50mm & 28mm lenses on my Fujifilm mirrorless camera. Did the "vintage look" live up to the hype? See my first impressions, photo samples, and thoughts on classic glass.

Winter's Mood Swings
Embracing winter's mood swings through photography. From sunny moments to snowy scenes, I share my journey and the beauty I found, even on a gray day.

A Telephoto Winter Hike at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve
Winter hike with a telephoto lens at Crow-Hassan Park Reserve in Minnesota. Discover unique perspectives and pretty landscapes. Explore the park's diverse habitats, from open prairies to wooded areas. I attempt to use a long lens creatively to capture images of wildlife and nature.

Foggy Hike at Hyland Lake Park Reserve
A foggy winter hike at Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Minnesota. Captured the unique atmosphere and the beauty of the oak trees and surrounding area along the trails.