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While driving in the San Gabriel mountains, I saw a shot I couldn't pass up. A cloud front was moving in the area, but not blocking the sun, resu

Somewhere near Rancho Cucamonga, CA, the last bit of light left in the day puts on a beautiful display.

Somewhere in Arizona this photo was taken on a $5 35mm SLR camera from Goodwill on expired film. (Un-retouched)

Baby Cyril doesn't know of a wrong way to use bongo drums.

While preparing to make the climb back up a mountain, I fogged up my fisheye lens slightly and got this dreamy photo.

A photowalk in Vasquez Rocks produced many stunning results.

Taken on a hike in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA. Not pictured: Hollywood Sign.

Endless space in the San Gabriel Mountains, taken on a hike to Switzer Falls.

Concept shoot with a friend and some marvelous street art in Los Angeles.

How to you make something so recognizable unrecognizable? A wall of the iconic Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, CA.

A portrait taken in front of some Hollywood street art.

While shooting a music video in Malibu, I couldn't help but to get a shot of the way the light and model were interacting. Gorgeous day, gorgeous

Vibrant clouds dancing with a darkening sky.

Thru trees, the sunrise over LA is seen. Hauntingly beautiful morning.

My dog, Duke Hazzard, is ridiculously photogenic. Here he is showing off his Christmas collar.

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken during a long beach walk as the tide was coming in on La Piedra State Beach, Malibu, CA.

Time

This photo was taken just after the sun had completely disappeared beyond the horizon, and just before running a great length of the beach to avoid being stranded or swept away by high tide. This is my favorite time of day to photograph because I find the residual light of day very beautiful.

Lighting

I cannot take credit for any of the lighting in this photo, and it would be silly of me to try. This photo is merely a documentation of natural forces at work.

Equipment

This was shot with my Canon t2i, Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3, BlackRapid camera strap, handheld.

Inspiration

I love nature, travel, and preserving what's beautiful. As a photographer, and story teller, I feel it is my obligation to capture ephemeral moments like this one.

Editing

I shoot in RAW format, so a few minor adjustments to the general tonality of the photo were done. The only notable change was slightly lifting the shadows.

In my camera bag

In addition to my go-to set up (the gear used to take this photo), my bag contains: Canon 85mm f/1.8, Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5, Canon speedlite 430 EXII, assorted UV haze and polarizing filters, an additional camera strap, microfiber cloths, as many hair ties as I can find, remote shutter, a notebook, pen, and pencil. Depending on the nature of a shoot/extent of a hike, I would likely also have my Canon A1 35mm film camera, with a Canon 28-80mm f/2.8 lens, as well as a tripod.

Feedback

Train yourself to see the world differently - like a photographer. For instance, I am always observing light (and lack thereof). When looking at a scene, you will want to think about what about the scene you are trying to capture. Had I been trying to capture the sand as a focal point, the rest of the photo would have been blown out and not right. Instead, I was trying to capture the last little bit of light the sun had to offer for the day. I set my camera accordingly - repeated trial and error will eventually lead to being able to make very quick judgements about settings - and look through the viewfinder. Next you want to explore the scene thought the lens and choose a frame that feels right. There are all sorts of "rules" about composition, but most of them are inherent things you just sort of know. The biggest thing is persistence and practice. Eventually the camera becomes an extension of self and an instrument of expression.

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