“Travel is learning by being there.”

These photos aren’t about perfect shots or famous landmarks—they’re about capturing the feeling of being somewhere new and holding onto the experience long after the trip is over. My earlier images were made while serving in the military and later while traveling between job sites, taken in the margins of work and duty. They reflect moments found between responsibilities, where photography was a way to remember places rather than intentionally study them.

As travel became more personal and less tied to obligation, the tools evolved as well. Many later images were captured using an iPhone 15 Pro Max, allowing for greater clarity, flexibility, and immediacy while still remaining unobtrusive. The phone made it possible to document moments quickly and intuitively, bridging the gap between casual observation and deliberate composition.

Most recently, my work has shifted again with the move to a Sony a6700, marking a more intentional chapter in how I approach travel photography. This change reflects a commitment to slowing down, observing more carefully, and creating images with purpose—using dedicated photographic tools to explore light, detail, and atmosphere rather than simply passing through a place.