Journal (Stories from the field)

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The Grand Canyon Changed my Life
The Grand Canyon Changed my Life
January 24, 2026

People often ask how I became known as a Grand Canyon photographer, and much of that story traces back to my time as an Artist-in-Residence at the canyon. I’ve written this journal entry, and the full article it links to, to share that experience and explain how those early days living in the park set everything in motion...

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You're Always Above Lava
You're Always Above Lava
October 5, 2024  |  Tequila Beach in the Grand Canyon

Here's a flashback to fiver years ago today, October 5th, 2019. Sally and I are sitting in my boat after I rowed Lava Falls Rapid.

Lava Falls is a major rapid located at river mile 180 on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon...

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The Making of my Last Photograph as an Artist-in-Residence at the Grand Canyon
The Making of my Last Photograph as an Artist-in-Residence at the Grand Canyon
March 21, 2024  |  Grand Canyon National Park

On this date, 15 years ago in 2009, I made my final photograph as an Artist-in-Residence at Grand Canyon National Park. This is a photograph that I almost missed.

After spending nearly a month getting up early every day for sunrise, hiking throughout most of the day, and photographing the sunset, I was spent...

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A Moment in Nature - Sailing Amongst the Clouds
A Moment in Nature - Sailing Amongst the Clouds
April 7, 2023

The rain has just stopped, and the sun is slowly breaking through the clouds, illuminating the sublimity of the ever-changing landscape of the Grand Canyon. The air is crisp and fresh, and the scent of wet earth and trees fills your senses...

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