Power and Wonder - Skogafoss, Iceland

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Power and Wonder - Skogafoss, Iceland

There was no way that Skogafoss would be able to live up to the hype that I had created in my mind after seeing all of the beautiful photos across social media for the past 11 years! It's like watching a really good trailer to a movie for 11 years, then you finally start watching the movie and you realize that you're watching Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. The letdown takes over, you question everything, you begin to doubt your purchase of that $30 burger you had at the cafe there at Skogafoss. We've all been there. What you have to do is adapt, roll with the punches, and get over yourself. And if you're still reading this excerpt I'm impressed, I stopped paying attention long ago...

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What Camera Should I Buy? Full Frame or Cropped Sensor

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What Camera Should I Buy? Full Frame or Cropped Sensor

If there is one question that I have been asked dozens upon dozens of times, it is "I'm thinking about getting a camera, what camera should I buy?". I cannot possibly answer that question in one blog so I'm breaking it down into sections, beginning with getting a full frame sensor or a cropped sensor. If you've never heard of this before, it is an important factor to consider and one you should know about before you buy your new camera.

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6 Podcasts by Photographers You Should Be Listening To

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6 Podcasts by Photographers You Should Be Listening To

When people ask, "what are you listening to?" I've learned that they are talking about podcasts these days. There are A LOT of podcasts out there, they are definitely a popular medium used by the likes of Chase Jarvis, Tim Ferriss, Scott Kelby, and more. But how do you cut through the noise and get to the quality content? That's where my abundance of free time comes in, I listen to podcasts and glean the top ones for you to listen to and improve your photography or just your commute.

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3 Landscape Photography Tutorials I've Used and Why You Should Too

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3 Landscape Photography Tutorials I've Used and Why You Should Too

Usually when people ask me if a photo is edited, I reply with "no way this is straight from the camera! Editing? Who does that?" but that's mainly because I'm insecure. Yes, I edit my photos. Some, I edit a lot. I have three landscape photography focused resources that have tutorials or video tutorials that I have found extremely helpful, and I wasn't even compensated for writing this post. I need to get better at blogging.

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900 Meters of Waterfalls - Hraunfossar

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900 Meters of Waterfalls - Hraunfossar

Hraunfossar is one of the "lesser known" waterfalls in Iceland and by saying that, it's still pretty darn well known. While not up there with the big three in the Golden Circle or Kirkjufellsfoss, Hraunfossar is a unique experience because there are over 900(0) meters of small waterfalls that all flow into the Hvita River. Also, read about how I was an ignorant American tourist!

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Underrated Spot in Colorado: Creede

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Underrated Spot in Colorado: Creede

Creede, Colorado is near where I grew up and always has held a special place in my heart, not only in its beauty, but memories both fond and painful. One of my favorite places to visit in the summer, Creede offers loads of spectacular landscapes and also features the nationally-recognized Creede Repertory Theater. Take a trip with me and I'll show you where you can find the goods when visiting Creede.

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Lake Ice Formations - Blue Mesa Reservoir, CO

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Lake Ice Formations - Blue Mesa Reservoir, CO

Living in Gunnison, CO has its idiosyncrasies of being one of the coldest places in the United States. There is usually plenty of snow to play on but everyone's hygiene is questionable. It regularly gets below -20F but that also makes the lake ice at Blue Mesa Reservoir an amazing sight. Here I learned to seek a new perspective and look down, take in the details, and you might find something magical.

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One Crazy Week - Emergency Passport

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One Crazy Week - Emergency Passport

Have you ever been preparing for an international trip and suddenly panic, "oh no, where's my passport?" Lots of us have. I found myself in that boat last year when I was preparing to go on a dream trip to Iceland, I searched high and low for the passport that I hadn't seen in over a year. I turned my house upside down, the garage was thoroughly searched, boxes from my old apartment were torn apart, and yet I found no sign of my passport. With no other answers, I messaged the organizer of the trip that I wouldn't be going.

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Vero Social Media App - Should I Join?

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Vero Social Media App - Should I Join?

Vero social media app has been experiencing tremendous growth over the last couple of weeks with many news outlets beginning to write stories about the new "Instagram killer". Should you join the crowd on Vero? Or is this app just another flash in the pan? I've been using the app for a week and have written down my initial thoughts on my experience.

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How NOT to go Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park

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How NOT to go Hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park

I start out to walk on the ice and my previous experience comes back full force, my legs were shaking as I'm walking across the frozen lake. Pretty soon I'm standing on crystal clear ice and everyone has left the lake, so now I'm the only person still there. If something bad were to happen, well I probably wouldn't be writing this blog.

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