Setting off alone was not my intention when I started living in my van, Barbara the Beige. But through a series of fortunate and unfortunate events, there I was… an older van with mechanical problems and me. In some ways, the older van worked out in my favor. Fewer computers meant that, in theory, I…
Is 35 middle-aged?!
34 was a ride! I used to say every year gets better, but over the last five years, I can’t say I believe it. I will say that every year has brought me more growth, peace and alignment. I think that is a mindset, I’m embracing this as I enter 35. Every year gets better,…
Where are you looking? protecting my energy
I knew I would need a break last week. I needed distance from the onslaught of news and opinions. Distance from seeing our rights slip away. Protecting my energy is a necessity. I needed to protect my energy. What started as a week away from our overlord, META, quickly slipped into two weeks of recalibration,…
Mindful Travel Photography: Capturing Your Journey for a Deeper Experience
Mindful Travel Photography blends intentionality with travel and photography. As a former tour guide, current photojournalist, and travel photographer, this topic is deeply rooted in my foundation. My intention with this series is to empower you with tools to support your growth as a mindful travel photographer. This is geared toward anyone taking photos, whether…
Mindful Travel Photography Presentation
Mindful Travel Photography: Capturing Your Journey for a Deeper Experience was originally presented at the 2025 DIY Trip Summit. The STELLAR event, the DIY Trip Summit 2025, had over 40 presenters focused on the various aspects of Intentional Travel and how to apply this knowledge to traveling in Europe. During my session on Mindful Travel…
Schindler Gold: Unapologetically Unrefined
This project, Schindler Gold: Unapologetically Unrefined, was a loving endeavor in storytelling. It was part documentary photo essay, part product and part fine art photography. As a prior tour guide in Alaska and the Yukon, this story had deep ties to me personally. Bruce Schindler was the first person I met when I moved to…
CC + Travel Paso
Photo + Video + Drone Paso Robles Tourism and I combined forces to bring the adventurous wine-o in all of us to their stunning region. This campaign included photography, videography, and drone footage to capture various vineyards and activities fully. As a travel creator, this was a blast because the project included such a variety….
CC + Allegretto Vineyard Resort
Photo + Video + Drone Allegretto Vineyard Resort is a “world unto itself, encouraging self-reflection, the pursuit of meaning, and joyful discovery.” This holistic resort caters to a large spectrum of people and events. Capturing the sunset over the grapes, the hotel, and the astrology labyrinth was key to illustrating their ethos.
The Tucson Question
Photo + Video + Drone, Social Media This was an epic documentary where I teamed up with Foll Exposures to film a documentary of the legendary Brian Janezic. Who created and ran a 200-mile route that created a giant question mark around the city of Tucson, Arizona. It was a wild ride of endurance, community…
CC + ABC Supply
Photo + Aerial ABC Supply is the largest retailer of building supplies in North America. I photographed from sun up to sun down as technicians loaded trucks and construction sites across the Phoenix metro area. The project’s focus was to highlight the hard-working people who create this tight-knit company.
