Fascination with Design

This school quarter has been an exciting exploration into the world of design - or more specifically the department of design here at UC Davis. After taking the lighting design class with lamp guru Michael Siminovitch I began to find so much inspiration in the work of my fellow students. Although I am not master crafts person I have gained so much admiration for the people who can create tangible products and infrastructure to make their impact on the world. At least I can help broadcast their work. It's been a solid practice in selling things through video and working with clients. 

"only this moment" wins Golden Aggie award @ The UC Davis Film Fest

Ryan Justice called me the other night and excitedly told me that I had received an award at the film fest - (I didn't attend the second night where my film was showing because my spring allergies had me coughing and sneezing to a level that I would be a huge nuisance to the audience). He drove by and handed me a glass mason jar with chocolate in it. Wooo! Honestly, It feels really good to have contributed something to the film community here in Davis before I'm out. I'm so thankful for all the people who grow alongside me. It's amazing.. Everyone's respective futures seem so bright. --I think I tried to communicate that somewhat in the video but with college actually ending within a month the sentiment seems even more prevalent. 

Spring Break 2018

I made this quick memory compilation of some things that I saw and experienced over spring break this year in the pacific northwest - The landscapes really inspired a sense of adventure and magic that was not forgotten and much needed. Of course it had to be put to some Meat Puppets because what is the PNW without a little grunge. Here's to always pretending I'm in the 90's. 

Northern Forests

The here void is so tantalizing – these ever-dusk forests make you feel just a little closer to the unknown side of this world – a little more used to the dark.. its surprisingly addicting.

Golden Flood (inspired)

Today I came home rather frustrated about motivation, project trajectories, and the ever-present feeling of stagnation that comes with the middle of each school quarter. I asked Elliot and Luca if they wanted to head to the sunset field to toss a disc. 

We ended up finding a little bit of life marrow to suck - it was pretty cool. We watched as a massive black storm cloud collided with a golden sunset - creating beautiful golden shower that featured a rainbow in the dark. We drove home singing Dio's "Rainbow in the Dark", stoked by the beauty that weather patterns gave us. 

Traces of Self

Moments lately have been elongated with nostalgia and inspiration. The people who seared these moments into my mind are ones who I am eternally grateful for. 

Buddha Trixie and Knobby Band in Davis

Last night was really special - musical friends in Buddha Trixie and Knobby put on a star-flinging, dance-laden spectacle in a living room. Many smiling faces and few inhibitions led to an overwhelming sense of joy. In the midst of it all I snapped some pictures with my 85mm - Aiming to capture the emotive expressions of the musicians and the fans. Capturing people's joy is easily my favorite type of event photography - It's just beautiful to see people lose themselves in something beautiful. 

Snowshoeing in Desolation Wilderness

This weekend my housemates and I ventured into the Sierra Nevada with our sights set on the serene Lake Velma. It was just the four of us out there as the mountains were covered in snow and not a soul had brought snowshoes except for us. We trekked for hours and in between the whoops of joy and "stokedness" there were silent moments where we all quietly appreciated our brief escape from the hectic schedules that we are all accustomed to - We walking into the setting sun and gold-tinted slopes had me thinking about how "running-from and going-to" aren't all that different... In fact they might be the same exact thing.