Sometimes the best photography practice happens when there really isn’t a plan. I was sitting outside enjoying a cigar and a glass of whiskey and decided it was as good a time as any to experiment with flash. No elaborate setup. Just a cowboy hat, a dark background, cigar smoke and a flash to see

A few shots from the lunar eclipse. #eclipse #eclipsephotography #moon picture #eclipsepics #moon

Overlook stop. Cool air. Endless layers. The kind of view that makes even a quick roadside pull-off feel like part of the story. #SmokyMountains #TravelPhotography #PortraitPhotography #MountainViews #RoadTripPhotography

Shot in the Smokies near the Tennessee / North Carolina line. Danielle behind the camera, me behind the edit. #SmokyMountains #TravelPhotography #PortraitPhotography #RoadTripPhotography #ExploreMore

Not every travel photo needs a big overlook. Sometimes it’s just an elk in the trees, a creek nearby, and being in the right place long enough to notice. #GreatSmokyMountains #WildlifePhotography #TravelPhotography #NaturePhotography #Elk

First light, low fog, and enough atmosphere to make the whole frame feel alive. Definitely one of my favorite drone images from this trip. #DronePhotography #LandscapePhotography #TravelPhotography #SmokyMountains #DJIMavic4Pro

Outdoor Activity 🤸Experience/Activity🛹: Photoshoot in the Smoky Mountains Context/Description: My SO and muse being her glamorous self as I shoot away some snaps. Additional tips: 📍Bring tennis shoes than pose barefoot 💰Price: priceless.

Destination List ✈️ City/Country 1: Raven Rock Mountain, Fletcher, NC. ✨ Pros: The View 👀 Cons: The stairs 🗺️ Tips: Bring all wheel drive

The Queen’s Gambit inspired shoot with my girlfriend Danielle. I wanted this set to feel like more than a chess reference, something closer to pressure, brilliance, ritual, and the thin line between discipline and fixation. Checkmate was never the whole story. #TheQueensGambit #ConceptPh