A visual and written record of the creative life; tools, portraits, process, and observations along the way

This space is an open notebook.

Some entries are visual moments, portraits, and places I’ve photographed. Others are more technical or practical: thoughts on my tools, creative experiments, and the systems I rely on to make things. Occasionally, I’ll share reflections on process or ideas I’m still working through.

It’s all part of the same pursuit: clarity through creation.

If it resonates, follow along.

Postcard Skies in Punta Cana
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Postcard Skies in Punta Cana

A quiet visual diary of Punta Cana’s natural beauty. Turquoise water, windswept palms, and skies that turned every hour into a new painting.

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Thinking About Architecture Photography
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Thinking About Architecture Photography

There’s something appealing about revisiting architecture and interior photography on my own terms. No client brief. No pressure to post or package it. Just curiosity.

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First Thoughts on the Galaxy Watch 7

I took my time opening this one. I only have this because the deal when I bought the S25 was too good to pass. I didn’t need it, but I like it so far.

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iPhone 16 pro (not Max)
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iPhone 16 pro (not Max)

After years of using large-screen iPhones, switching to the iPhone 16 Pro feels like a bold move. In this hands-on review, I share my first impressions on size, usability, and whether the smaller form factor holds up against the Pro Max or Android alternatives like the S23 Ultra.

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Fuji Walk-arounds 3
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Fuji Walk-arounds 3

Eclipse weekend, annual art festival, and a highly competitive girls volleyball tourney in town.

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