Pause. Take a breath. Feel the ground beneath your feet. For just 10 seconds, maybe a minute, let everything come to a stop. All the momentum from your day, your week. Let it go. How often do you intentionally slow down? How much do you prioritize the rhythm of your life? How do you break out of the societal flow and live at a more sustainable pace? How do you, as Dallas Willard so aptly put it, ruthlessly eliminate hurry? I do not know all the answers to these questions, but

In November 2023, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Peru with Climbing for Christ do document the story of Edwin Milla, a...

The challenge of merely “being” seems to be much more difficult than I anticipated. I wouldn't have even associated the word challenge with it, but it's hard. Even as I write these words, my mind drifts and distracts to all the things I want to do, rather than focusing on this piece of paper, which, at this moment, is allowing me to be who I want to be. In truth, the concept of just “being,” something, my therapist encouraged me to do, isn't something I fully understand yet.

What makes an image timeless? What makes a photo so profound that it pulls you into a moment and creates a feeling that wasn't there before? How do you create a truly powerful and wholly memorable image? The search for answers to these questions has been pivotal in my photography journey, and to be honest, I don't think I fully know yet.What I've learned so far is that it's often the images that are made with care and intention, not just taken. As my photographic style has sh

We awoke early and packed our things, ready for another day of adventure, this time in search of the summit of Reynolds Peak, a true classic when it comes to mountaineering in Glacier National Park. With our eyes set on the summit, we began our drive towards Logan Pass. Sunrise began softly, with palettes of blue and orange spreading across the eastern sky. It wasn't long before blood-red alpenglow swept over the towering peaks and swirling clouds danced around the summits. T

We wandered for hours through this forest, long enough for our shoes and most of our clothes to be soaked through. We had hoped for a change in the forecast, but here we were. And it was beautiful in an unanticipated way. Rain brings out the details in the landscape. There is less focus on the grandeur of the towering peaks, and much more on the intricate beauties of the landscape. The way water droplets collect on flowers and leaves, the vibrant greens of the foliage, and th

It's no secret that mountains are my favorite landscape on earth. The adventure, mystery, and beauty they hold captivates me in a way...

High in the Cascades, I was reminded how it feels to breathe freely. Out there, tension melted away and the pain of present circumstance felt like more memory than reality. We journeyed through a vibrant and lush rainforest on a trail that eventually crested a high mountain pass, where we ventured onward, discovering spectacular ponds and watching the light transform the landscape. I don't know if I've ever seen light so soft. The evening glow permeated every subtlety of the

Ah, summertime in Colorado. It's a season that always feels way too short, and yet the adventures it opens the door to create memories...

After our time in Umasbamba, it was time to head towards the mountains. We would spend the next four days on the Ancascocha Trek, a lesser known high route through the Andes that holds some of the most uniquely beautiful terrain I've ever experienced. From Umasbamba, we drove to Ollantaytambo, the town that serves as the launch point for most Andean treks as well as accessing Machu Picchu. We spent the afternoon exploring the town and learning about its rich history. That ev