Behind the Camera Blog
Stories from the road and reviews of my favorite things, follow along my next adventure on my blog.
Dark Photography: A Recap of the Carnival Macabre Halloween Party
Halloween is all about creativity, costumes, and fun! The team at Mr. Black Presents puts on quite the Halloween Party at Venue 906 in Kingsford, MI. The 2024 theme was Carnival Macabre. Here’s some of my favorite shots from the event.
Offroad Challenges at the First Annual Mishicot Thunder
Just outside of Green Bay in the small town of Mishicot, Wisconsin, some of the most insane offroad rigs showed up to play on the newly created obstacle course that is Mishicot Thunder. From stock to mild to wild, all types. of Jeeps and 4x4 rigs came to play. Here are a few of my favorite photos from this inaugural event.
Certified Photographer for Kampfire, an AI-powered app for post-event photo delivery
I am excited to announce I've partnered with Kampfire on their new AI-powered app for event photographers.
The power of adventure photography to inspire and awe
This year’s Midwest Women’s Offroad Weekend with Norhology Adventures brought together women from across the midwest to learn and experience life offroad.
Photographing the Northern Lights
Witnessing the magic of the Northern Lights is an experience of a lifetime. I was fortunate enough to capture the magic of Aurora on May 11, 2024, during a geomagnetic storm that caused an awesome display that was visible around the world.
Utah Motorcycle Road Tripping - Route Pre-Planning
This entire blog post is a huge experiment with route planning. Please bear with me as I update/edit this often.
Join my experiment with expanding my use of Google Maps during my motorcycle road trip out west to explore Utah and the Mighty 5.
5 tips for capturing awesome whitewater rafting photos
Summer is back, and I’m spending another year shooting whitewater rafting tours with True North Outpost. To kick off the summer, check out my tips for how to capture epic adventure photographs.
Offroading & Adventure in Kentucky's Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway
Off Roading in Kentucky’s Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB) was an experience that brought me so much more confidence in both driving and navigating my Jeep Wrangler. Here is a recap from this amazing trip.
From mountains to oceans: the versatility of adventure photography in Puerto Rico
This year’s solo adventure took me to Puerto Rico for the first time. I had a fantastic time exploring beaches and mountains across the Island. I wonder if Puerto Rico misses me, too.
5 things I've learned from solo camping
Camping is one of my favorite pastimes. I’ve been solo camping for several years now, and each adventure is becoming more remote. Here are my tips for solo camping, and some insight into the gear I bring with me.
The benefits of professional-quality photography for your bottom line
Whether you are showcasing your products, highlighting your services, or telling your brand's story, great photography can help you engage with your audience and drive sales.
Capturing the thrill of adventure: the art of adventure photography
How do you capture the essence of adventure in your photography? Here are a few tips from this professional adventure photographer.
Women's Wheeling Weekend @ SMORR
Eat. Sleep. Wheel. Repeat. That was the motto for two full days on the trails at SMORR, hosted by Discover 4x4 Adventures.
Photographing whitewater rafting tours with True North Outpost
Over the summer, I had the pleasure of photographing whitewater rafting tours along the Menominee River.
Photo restoration from Panama
I had the absolute pleasure to work with Carlos on a very heartfelt project for his father.
Wisconsin Overland Fall Camp Out
The Wisconsin Overland group hosts several events throughout the upper Midwest. This year’s event shared GPS coordinates to the great Nicolet National Forest and a date/time to meet. Here’s my recap.
Review: BurnJacket protective leg sleeve from motorcycle exhaust
Check out my review of the BurnJacket product, and how it performed while riding my 2013 CVO Road King.
Hiking the Ice Age Trail
One of my absolute favorite trails is the one that spans the entire state - Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail - and it’s full of history and wonder.