The Chapel of the Holy Dove at Sunrise before day two of shooting We Weren't Meant To Be Saved. I really loved the way that the light was hitting this building. It really made this church look super angelic. I love how the light was harsh, but not too harsh where it was sacrificing the detail of the church and surrounding foliage. It was honestly one of the photos that really set the tone for the day of shooting for this short film. Taken on the Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8. March 21,2026.
A cigarette lies in an ash tray outside of downtown Flagstaff. During this final week of shooting, I really wanted to take the idea of macro photography and really take all my skills of b&w and put it into practice. I walked past this ash tray and noticed that this cigarette had a lot more texture than the other ones that were in the tray with it. I loved how much it contrasted from the black ashes. Taken on the Canon EF 100mm Macro lens. April 10,2026.
An NAU student crosses a sidewalk outside of the San Francisco Parking Garage. Tilt shift lenses have always been something that I have wanted to experiment with for the longest time. So I think that it would be a really fun idea to make everyone look like they are action figures. I had tried previously for this, and it didn't go the way that I thought it would go. Everything started off super soft, which was kinda frustrating. But I kept trying the idea again, and was so happy that I did. I was waiting for my decisive moment, and I finally got one. I loved the placement of the shadows and the whites of the sidewalk. Taken on the Canon EF 90mm Tilt Shift Lens f/2.8. April 7, 2026.
A set of tables and chairs sits outside of Evan's Fish and Chips on a cloudy day. This was one of the photos that I tried to take when taking a specific focus on simplicity. And I really liked the mini story that I was able to tell. Just the chairs sitting there. As well as a sense of history of Evan's too. With the texture from not only the chairs but also from the brick in the background. It told a really vast story that I really think was done super well because of my lens choice here. Taken on the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art Lens. March 5, 2026.
Cinematographer Parker Hall composes a shot during day one of filming We Weren't Meant To Be Saved in Ashurst Auditorium. When I was asked to do set photos for this film, I knew that I wanted to do a mix of tight detail shots as well as wide shots. And I really liked how sharp that this little detail shot came out. It told a mini story that paints a big picture for a film. Taken on the Canon RDF 24-105 f/4.0. March 19, 2026.
A dandelion lays in the grassy fields outside of Old Main. This was taken on a cloudy day with the sun hitting directly through the clouds to create this really cool soft and dreamy look. Taken on the Canon EF 100mm Macro Lens f/2.8 April 10,2026.
Stone Coburn, caddie of Austin Eckroat, looks out into the distance on the par 3 fourth hole during the first round of the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. I really liked the natural composition of him looking out into the distance like this. It was a beautiful simplistic moment that naturally happened. Taken on the EF 70-200 f/2.8 February 5th, 2026.
Extra Ethan Fish smokes a prop cigarette during the final day of filming for Parker Hall's short film, "We Weren't Meant To Be Saved". Shooting for this part was super hard because the only lighting that was out there was the little set lights, but I thankfully had a really good in low light. And with the aperture able to go down to 1.2, I was able to properly expose for him as the subject as well as the smoke that was coming from the cigarette. Overall, I am super happy with this photo. Taken on the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2. March 23, 2026.
A dandelion lays half in bloom in a grassy field outside of Old Main. This was another photo that I took as a part of my macro series at the end of this semester. I really admired how this one is shown half open compared to all of the other ones that are half open. I think that the texture in the leaves and the center look super cool. Was really happy with the texture that I was able to expose for. Taken on Canon EF 100mm Macro Lens f/2.8. April 13,2026.
A dashboard sits in the sun outside of The Flagstaff Train Station. I am always a sucker and someone that loves photos that look super vintage and timely like this. I shot this photo through a window and really was surprised with how sharp that the photo came out. One of my friends said that this photo looked like it was shot on film. Which was honestly one of the bigger compliments that I got on one of my photos this semester. Shot on the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2. March 8, 2026.
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker (1) walks on to the court during the western conference play in game against the Portland Trail Blazers. This game was honestly one that was made to be shot in black and white. Their jerseys were super sharp and the court also had black lettering to correspond with the white color of the court. I also really love the reflection here to help create depth to the image and really tie it together. Taken on Canon EF 300mm f/2.8. Taken on April 14, 2026.
Andy, played by Jackson Murphy, parks his bike at the front of a house on O'Leary Street during day four of filming We Weren't Meant To Be Saved. Shooting photo on this night was honestly such a challenge. But it was honestly one where I wanted to challenge myself to see things differently. It was around midnight ish when we got to filming this scene. So I knew that the shadows would be harsh and kind of hard to shoot in. But I was able to work around it and find a really cool spot where the light kind of reflected. I really liked how cool and sharp that it came out. Taken on the Canon EF 85mm f/1.2. March 24, 2026.
The crew for We Weren't Meant To Be Saved sets up a scene in the field behind The Chapel of the Holy Dove. Day two of shooting for this short film started out super early. We got out to the site right around sunrise. And I knew that I wanted to use the sunrise to my advantage. So as they were getting the scene ready, I had the idea of wanting to try and go for a silhouette look. I really liked how I was able to not only get the silhoutte look but also get all of the hair details from each distinct person. Taken on the Sigma 24-70 f/2.8. March 21, 2026.
A water droplet hangs out of a faucet outside of Aloha Hawaiian BBQ in Flagstaff. When I had decided to do a macro project for this class, I knew that I wanted a water photo for sure. But I also wanted to challenge myself and make it an exciting photo also. So by luckily finding one, I was also really excited to see the texture that is behind the droplet from the inside of the faucet. Taken on the Canon EF 100mm Macro lens f/2.8. April 13, 2026.
Elijah, played by Joe Bell, poses for a photo during day two of filming on We Weren't Meant To Be Saved. As a set photographer for this short film, I wanted to go for some wide overarching photos as well as some detailed shots too. This was one that I was honestly not expecting to turn out that well at all. I was thinking in my head that the balance between the blacks and whites would be too much. But it ended up creating a really interesting photo creating a sense of story without words. With both the cult necklace as well as a really nice balance of highlights and shadows. Taken on Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8. March 21, 2026.
A monochromatic sunset of downtown Mesa. The sunset on this night was truly breathtaking. There were some really nice shades of pink and blue painting the sky like a true painting. As I was walking further away from the scene, I noticed that there was this really unique vanishing point with the street lamps that would be really compelling for a print and for this class. Shooting this taught me about depth and how vanishing points can make your photos feel like they are larger than life. Taken on the Canon RF 24-105 f/4.0. March 14, 2026.
The Barry Lutz Telescope sits in the sun in Flagstaff. Before the semester got started, I got gifted a new lens for Christmas and wanted to take it for a city walk around campus. And there were a ton of clouds out. It made it all super sharp and created a really nice bit of contrast from the sky. I loved the texture that I was able to get on the building too. Taken on the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8. January 2, 2026.
The sign for the Humphrey Ski Summit in Flagstaff. This whole day shooting was really nice weather for me trying to shoot black and white. The clouds were out in full force creating a really nice diffused light that made the trees as well as the texture on the sign pop super well. I loved the balance I was able to get with the black part of the ski sign as well as the whites that are in the clouds. A really nice balanced photo that I think would make for a really nice advertising photo. Shot on the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art lens. March 5, 2026.
Collin Morikawa watches his approach shot from the fairway on the par-4 18th hole during the second round of the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. Collin is one of my favorite players on tour to watch. So I knew that he was someone that I wanted to get a few photos of during his time at the WM. He was in the middle of the fairway on the 18th hole when I noticed the outfit that he was wearing for the day. It was something that was super contrasty. The white shirt with his darker tan pants really came out well after converting my photo to black and white. I really like the balance as well as emotion that he has on his face as he is watching his second shot. Taken on the Canon EF 300mm f/2.8. February 7, 2026.
An old Ford truck sits in a driveway in Flagstaff. I really liked the texture that I was able to get on the truck. That was mainly due to the diffused light that was coming from the clouds. It really made the older tires and front grill really come out in post production. Taken on the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art lens. March 5, 2026.
The road on north campus in Flagstaff. This was the first photo idea that I had for this independent study. I really liked this idea that I had with a cool vanishing point while also creating some distortion from the lens at the mid line. All in all, it really made for a fun image with a really cool distortion affect. Shot on the Canon EF 14mm f/2.8. January 26,2026.
Cinematographers Parker Hall and Rob Burtla compose a photo inside of The Chapel of The Holy Dove. When we moved inside to shoot this scene, the first thing that immediately caught my attention was the way that the window was positioned. Right in the background, it was the snow on the top of the mountain. It popped off of the screen super well. And to really highlight that while also showing the things that are happening inside of the church. Taken on the Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8. March 21, 2026.
A house with an expletive sits in a window in Flagstaff. This was something that I didn't really anticipate taking a photo of. But I really liked the contrast that came from the windows from the brick. It was also something that was political. I never really take photos of things like this, and I really want to make photos that make a difference. And this is one of those photos that could make an impact. Taken on the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art Lens. March 5, 2026.
The Hotel Monte Vista sign photographed between two power lines in Flagstaff. Using this lens was a big challenge to be honest. I have never used such a large focal length for street photography so it made me be super creative for composition. For the longest time, I had taken photos of the sign either head on at a weird angle. So as I was walking away from the sign, I noticed that these power lines were situated in such a cool way where it created this natural frame. Really proud of this one! Taken on the Canon EF 135mm f/2. January 26, 2026.
One of the statues on the outside of the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Flagstaff. This was another one of the things that I really wanted to photograph. I really liked how far away that this was, and honestly hadn't seen anybody take a photo of before. I also really loved the texture that was on not only the statue, but also on the brick of the statue. It is something that is super unique for me in this set. Taken on the Canon EF 135mm f/2.0. January 26, 2026.
CBS Sports reporter Amanda Balionis (left) interviews PGA Tour player Chris Gotterup (right) after his playoff victory over Hideki Matsuyama at the 2026 WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. Being able to cover this event for the second time as a fan was honestly such a dream come true. I was able to be on the putting surface after the tournament ended and I just so happened to catch this interview happening. Raw emotions like this happening right in front of me is honestly one of the reasons that I love sports. Each win and week can mean something different for each player. And for him to win his second event on tour and let all of the emotions out, it was truly special to see. Taken on the Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8. February 8, 2026.
A spire of the Flagstaff Christian Fellowship in Flagstaff. I really loved the overall mood of the photo. I loved how the clouds worked super well for the texture that is on the building. The diffusion of the clouds really helped bring out the details in the roof of the church as well as the sides of the spire. Taken on the Canon RF 50mm f/1.8. January 21,2026.
A landline in an alley in downtown Flagstaff. One of the things that I really love to do is play around with super wide lenses and see what they would look like when you can use your legs to get closer to your subject. And by getting closer to this landline, it really made it funky when looking at the distortion that it did for the phone. I loved the tones and texture that I was able to get out of the numbers as well of the phone itself. Taken on the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art lens. March 13, 2026.
A bottle of Coors Light lays by a bucket outside of Alpine Pizza in downtown Flagstaff. I was a real fan of how this was just sitting here casually like this. It was sitting in such a perfect spot when it comes down to the exposure and composition of the image. The light was hitting the tree at such a perfect angle where it made the tree and bucket have the most fantastic texture. Plus there is an itty bitty sunburst in the side of the bottle that I really think adds something extra to the image. Taken on the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 art lens. March 5, 2026.
A building makes a wonky shadow in downtown Flagstaff. This photo might be the trippiest one that I took of the whole semester. I really liked how the end of the roof made such a unique shadow. It honestly looks like it is 3D and being folded on top of itself. I also think that the light and the time of day that I went out there and shot this really made the photo. I went back a few days later trying to get something similar but more head on. And it didn't look anywhere close to this. It was one of those once in a lifetime shots that I was so happy that I got. Taken on the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 Art lens. March 5, 2026.
