Portsmouth, New Hampshire

10+ years in New England and I still can’t believe I can drive to so many beautiful places.

Two people aboard a boat gaze toward a solitary stone lighthouse standing on rocky waters under a serene sky, with an American flag visible in the foreground. A historic red-roofed life saving station with white walls and a central tower stands on a stone pier, viewed from a boat on calm waters under a partly cloudy sky. A six-story brick waterfront apartment building with metal balconies and large windows, elevated on concrete pilings above the water, under an overcast sky. A massive industrial tanker ship with a red hull and white superstructure docked at a riverside terminal under a partly cloudy sky. A weathered brick industrial building with an imposing steel tower structure framed by lush green foliage under a bright, partly cloudy sky. A solitary stone lighthouse with a lantern room stands on rocky outcroppings in calm blue water under a cloudy, overcast sky.

Portland, Oregon

A quick trip to the Pacific Northwest.

A pedestrian walk signal glows beneath a green street sign for SW Washington 500 on a sunny urban street lined with storefronts and tall buildings. A warm brick structure, a stark concrete tower, and a modern glass facade converge under a brilliant blue sky. A weathered orange fire hydrant covered in stickers and graffiti stands on a sunny urban sidewalk with parked vehicles blurred in the background. A sun-drenched urban street lined with multi-story buildings and tangled power lines, with a distant skyline visible at the end of the tree-dotted avenue. Two people holding hands in an walk along a sunny urban sidewalk lined with storefronts and trees. A vintage neon sign for "The Kit Kat Club" with glowing red lettering and warm amber bulbs mounted on a weathered brick building facade at dusk.

Summer Vibes

Some shots from the archive

A man with a cigarette with his arm out the driver's window of a green Jeep Grand Cherokee at a traffic light on a sunny day, with palm trees and commercial buildings visible in the background. Passengers aboard a vessel watch a distant tall ship sail across blue waters toward forested mountain cliffs. Purple flowers in soft evening light with a blurred coastal landscape and water visible in the background. A weathered wooden birdhouse stands alone in a vast field of dried golden grasses under a soft, twilight sky with pink and blue hues.

Morning Light

A nice way to wake up

A window sill full of succulents is bathed in morning light

Favorite (unposted) photos of 2024

In 2024, I posted fewer photos than in previous years. I carried my camera with me more often, but I didn’t always use it with purpose. I thought that I “should” be taking photos, which led to many halfhearted shots that didn’t turn out well. These vastly outnumbered the good ones, leaving me dissatisfied with most of my library and feeling like I had little worth sharing.

I finally sat down and culled to just the ones I like. They aren’t all post-worthy, but many are “almost great”. These don’t bother me - they inspire and motivate me to go back out and improve. With a higher concentration of photos I love, my library gives me pride and joy instead of anxiety and doubt. In fact, narrowing down to just 10 favorites was difficult.

In 2025, I want to prioritize intentionality. Carrying a camera is just half the equation; I need to use it with purpose. If I’m not feeling creative or have competing priorities, it’s ok not to use it. Forced pictures are not necessarily good pictures.

A weathered, black rectangular metal piece with two circular holes lies on a bed of smooth stones. Two fallen signs in a wooded area. One is an upside-down “STOP” sign with graffiti, and the other is an overturned “NO TRESPASSING, NO DUMPING” sign. Both are surrounded by fallen leaves and branches. Two large wooden spools of blue rope are surrounded by stacked wire lobster traps. A garden scene with a white wooden sign labeled “SIMON,” surrounded by marigold flowers and soil edged with red bricks. A green plastic watering can featuring embossed tulip designs is nearby. In the background, there are rows of plants. A red and white lifebuoy is attached to a white post marked with the number 13. The background includes tall grass, a palm tree, and part of a building. A traffic light with a red left-turn arrow stands against a backdrop of the ocean and a clear blue sky. There are some plants and coastal scenery visible at the edge of the road. A coastal town with houses on a hillside, palm trees, and a marina filled with various boats. Hills are visible in the background under soft, diffused lighting. Three people wearing colorful tie-dye hoodies and hats are walking through a parking lot. They are carrying bags and one person has a hat in hand. The sun is setting, casting a warm glow over the scene with palm trees and a bridge in the background. Three white wildflowers with yellow centers surrounded by green leaves and curly tendrils, set against a blurred natural background. Close-up of assorted padlocks and combination locks, including a blue dial lock and a textured metal key lock, arranged together.