A sun-soaked escape to San Diego, with stops for wine, baseball, and beach views—worth every mile (even the ones through L.A. traffic)

Attending a street photography lecture with Ibarionex Perello brought clarity on intention, shooting instinctively, and refining my photographic approach.

Join me on a street photography journey with the Leica M11-P through Old Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, capturing new perspectives and creative inspiration.

Discover how macro flower photography became an unexpected escape from the pressures of social media and niche photography. In this post, I share my journey of embracing a new genre, overcoming perfectionism, and finding peace in shooting flowers. Learn why stepping away from curated grids and social media expectations has freed my creativity and allowed me to express myself authentically through photography.