Been shooting, just not posting.
No waterfalls on Poo Poo Point Trail — just color, wind, and laughter between the trees.
#PNW #Photography #BronzeCompass

Covered the “No Kings” protest today in Seattle.
No violence — just color, satire, and conviction.
Call it absurd, call it art, but it’s undeniably American.
#Seattle #Photojournalism #BronzeCompass #NoKings

Photography isn’t just art, it’s intention.
This shot at Wallace Falls State Park was made with my Fujifilm and an old-school star filter I found in Japan. No shortcuts, just patience and light.
#Fujifilm #WallaceFalls #Photography #BronzeCompass #PNW

Rows of guitars, a quiet hum, and a kid chasing his first sound.
Fatherhood’s funny like that, you don’t pass down your rhythm, you just help them find theirs.

#Fatherhood #Photography #Music #BronzeCompass #Seattle

There’s something humbling about standing in an elevator, heading to a doctor who actually wants to help you heal. For years, I was taught to “tough it out.” Now, I’m learning that healing takes courage too.

#Healing #Transition #BronzeCompass #VeteranLife #Photography #Reflection

it’s about boundaries.
Light only becomes shape when it’s framed.
Still experimenting with simplicity.

#Photography #Minimalism #LightAndShadow #BronzeCompass #Seattle #ArtInFocus

Quick trip to Guitar Center with my son turned into an alleyway find. Graffiti’s one of those raw art forms — misunderstood but magnetic. I’ve met artists mid-spray before; a nod’s all it takes. Respect among creators.

#Photography #StreetArt #Seattle #ArtLife #BronzeCompass

Wallace Falls, WA., proof that nature composes better than we ever could.
This marks the start of a collaboration series with my son, stories in light, shadow, and reflection.

#Photography #WallaceFalls #BronzeCompass #PNW #Nature #FatherAndSon #naturephoto

Birthdays feel strange, but moving from city to city with the #dayjob has made me appreciate the friends who make each place feel like home.

#PhotoADay #Photography #Fujifilm #Seattle #BronzeCompass
#Creativity #Storytelling #Inspiration #EverydayLife #VisualJournal
#Lightroom #MobilePhotography

It was a failed portrait, technically. But it means more to me now than I expected.

D and I clicked instantly. Her wife? A quiet fire. Their love is calm, constant, like warmth you never question. I hope everyone finds a love that good.

#BronzeCompass #QueerLove #Photojournalism #fujifilm

Stopped in Ellicott City, an old railroad town where rust and memory hang in the air. The refinery towers stand like sentinels, watching over creeks and cobblestones. A dream once forged in steel and smoke still lingers here.
#BronzeCompass #lfujifilm #EllicottCity #NomadLens #Photojournalism

As a teen, I felt stuck in Chicago, watching others leap ahead. But I learned to love the city anyway.

The Navy gave me wings. That tower gave me purpose.

#BronzeCompass #fujifilm
#Chicago #TribuneTower #NomadLens #Photojournalism

Chicago doesn’t just build towers, it tells stories in concrete and glass.

Marina City was meant to be a city within a city: parking, apartments, a marina, even a theater. I look up and wonder about the lives behind those glowing balconies.

#BronzeCompass #Chicago #MarinaCity #NomadLens

Seattle’s views come with hills, and my legs weren’t ready. New motivation to walk more.

The Seattle Freeze? It’s real. But I hope this city never takes my warmth. I’ll keep smiling, keep saying hello. Hope I always keep this energy.

#BronzeCompass #Seattle #NomadLens #Photojournalism

It’s 2am. My last night in a hotel before I trade the city’s chaos for something more still. I wonder about the 17-year-old version of me—what kind of life he would’ve built here.

#BronzeCompass #Seattle #Photojournalism #NightThoughts #NomadLens

The obligatory Space Needle shot.

Posting from a Queen Anne café, waiting for the next puzzle piece to drop. If things align, this might be my view for a long while. Seattle’s calling, softly but clearly.

#Seattle #Photojournalism #Fujifilm #BronzeCompass #NomadLens

First Frame.
I’ve arrived in Seattle, and honestly, I’m in awe. It’s a real city, with real beauty and real problems.
#FujifilmXSeries
#Photojournalism
#SeattlePhotographer
#BlackStorytellers
#MilitaryPhotojournalist
#ThroughMyLens
#BronzeCompass

You were my first love, Chicago. And now, I know I have to let you go. But know this: I will always adore you, my fair city.

#ChicagoPhotography
#ChicagoAtNight
#WaterTowerChicago
#LightTrailPhotography
#LongExposureShots
#FujifilmXSeries
#UrbanLightTrails
#bronzecompass

#KiaChronicles: State Lines & New Chapters 🚗✨

I’ve officially crossed out of #Virginia. As I pitstop in #Maryland, I gotta say thanks this is where I earned my first journalistic credential at the Defense Information School. Keep your eyes here photos incoming.
#bronzecompass #DINFOS #phojo

Women have long been part of the U.S. combat team, serving with strength, skill, and unwavering dedication. Their ambitions push boundaries, their sacrifices protect us all.
#MilitaryWomen #WomensHistoryMonth #Photojournalism #OnTheFrontlines #WomenWhoServe #BronzeCompass #MilitaryPhotography

Echoes from Belarus.

A few years ago, I traveled through Belarus, never imagining it would soon be swept into war. I rode the train from Minsk, capturing fleeting moments, faces, landscapes, my partner in travel.

#Belarus #ThroughMyLens #Photojournalism #fujifilm #bronzecompass