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Swamis surf photos January 2026

Some of my earliest memories; correction, my earliest memory is of my parents taking me into the ocean. At almost 40 years of age, it’s amazing the recall my brain can produce. It’s become dim over the years, but I can make out the Oceanside Pier, the feeling of unease making our way past the […]

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Volcan Mountain trail run & shooting 35mm film

Vulcan Mountain; running, film, and figuring it out Some days start with a plan.This wasn’t really one of them. The idea came together the day before; wake up, load the camera, point the car toward Julian, and run a trail I’d never heard of until that morning. Vulcan Mountain. Five miles. About 1,200 feet of […]

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Trail run and shooting 35mm film with my pup

Exit Inhale relax. There aren’t many things I appreciate more than being in the mountains with my pup. Simple objective: Go for a run Take a few photos 36 degrees light slushy snow Baltic herring & beef livers Running essentials Cine Still bwXX 35mm film Olympus 0M2 with 24mm f2.8 Carlsbad black and white film […]

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Pro Downhill Series US National Championships 2025

5dev Frameworks Factory Racing It was great being in my “backyard” at the Pro Downhill U.S. National Championship in Big Bear Lake, California. Big Bear is—and has been—a place I spend a lot of time riding and camping during those joy-filled months of not having to pedal uphill while Snow Summit’s ski lifts deliver happy […]

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PAS normal studios mid summer 200k ride

Photographing PAS 200k mid summer ride PAS normal studios and their International Cycling Club made a stop at Cadence Cyclery in Encinitas for a midsummer 200k ride. I was happy to be along for the ride (on a moto) capturing the days events.

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Retro Film Lens On Nikon Z8

When my granddad passed away I was left with his camera bag. In it were two film cameras, two lenses, some gun ammo, and a few rolls of film. This is one of his lenses — a 50mm prime Minolta from the late ’70s on my Nikon Z8. Manual focus, manual aperture, and no stabilization. […]

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Country Night at The Belly Up

I’ve always loved live music—from my younger days in a band to the privilege of photographing it from time to time. The Belly Up is an Iconic local music venue, if you’ve never been, you should.

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Solving the Banding Issue with Nikon Z8 and Z9 in Flash Photography

Solving the Banding Issue with Nikon Z8 and Z9 in Flash Photography Adding the Nikon Z8 to my camera gear brought along a few challenges, one of which was banding during flash photography—particularly when using an external flash and trigger setup. After some trial and error, I found a solution to this problem, even incorporating […]

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Assos Speed Club at Cadence Encinitas 08.10.2024

Assos Speed Club: Connecting Cyclists Worldwide Through Shared Journeys The Assos Speed Club is more than just a cycling group; it’s a global movement that unites riders from diverse backgrounds, all bound by a shared love for the sport. This international community thrives on the joy of collective riding experiences, where the spirit of cycling […]

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Willie Nelson “On The Road Again” cover by ZB Savoy

A Night of Music and Stories: ZB Savoy at the Brooks Theater in Oceanside, California San Diego musician ZB Savoy stepped on stage at the Brooks Theater in Oceanside, California, delivering an enjoyable evening filled with classic Willie Nelson tunes and a few stories behind the music. One of the highlights of the night was […]