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Melissa is the first swimmer I ever shot. She introduced me to the world of cold open water swimming with no wetsuit. I remain amazed at how long they can swim like this. We've been shooting together at random intervals for nearly a decade. This imag

Hillary and the Moon jellyfish. Another winter shot. I think it was about 32 degrees on this day and of course the water temp was around 48. Winter water is the clearest. And what a fortunate moment this was to capture this gentle interaction in the

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Em makes bubbles.
My dear friend, almost like a little sister - Emily has been a pool synchro swimmer her entire life (and coach too). We wanted to capture the raw connectedness of the human body to the cold dark Salish Sea. Em flows through the sea

One of my favorites. Some have said it makes them think of a womb. Others felt something submissive about it. The rays of light on one side and the darkening fade on the other. There is a lot to this one.

The water shaped light patterns on Melissa's skin is my favorite part about this shot. Water temp is 48.

Jill channeling HR Giger. The timing of this shot was perfect as her face was refracted within the bubble. All three things (Jill, the bubble and me) had to rise at the same pace. Jill maintained perfect throttle control on this, entirely aware of wh

A dramatic play of raw humanity, dark cold water, sunlight and bubbles - Melissa in the Salish Sea.

Em playing the role of a particle in space....she moves exposed and vulnerable through the dark cold sea in a seamless dance in the same place where orcas roam freely.

Jill X Submission X Sea.

Melissa exiting the scene. A deep dive in a deep space.

This location appears in some of the color shots farther down the page....a favorite little gem up on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. But this image was an experiment. A moment in time to embrace dark images and feelings and explore where they took me.

If ever I actually met a mad scientist....'tis one right here. A bespoke surfboard fin maker from Canada, and a scientist (walk into a bar?) Watching him work little waves was magic. He danced alone for hours. I tried to honor him by capturing the sp

This image was to celebrate a new tattoo for Melissa. And again, we got that play of light through the shapes of water.

Malia doing her best Little Mermaid impression on a cold winter day. Above the surface the fog was intense, but behind us the sun had broken through. Being a winter sun, it was low in the sky and pierced into the water like a spotlight. It played out

Gossamer wings. Melissa on a long swim in deep, cold water.

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The Strait of Juan de Fuca in winter. This beach is a personal favorite. The surf here is fickle, and for the most part, pretty gentle when it is. A nice sand floor that tapers gently. The bull kelp here in late summer/ early fall is spectacular. So

Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Say what you will about Florida, I was taken by how kind everyone was at this local surf break. That's the Jacksonville Beach Pier in the background and there is some great longboard surfing to be had here. I spent a week

Another from my favorite little spot up on the Strait. This is a little wave, but sometimes you have to work with what you got. The clarity was nice.

These next three are just what they are. No tricks. In fact, this is the same piece of water shot over different days. The only thing that changed was the natural light. I love that you can experience bronze, purple and orange this way.

Bull kelp off Point Defiance. Late summer. The floor drops off quickly here. From ankle deep to almost 600 feet in a little more than a quarter mile. But where the suns rays penetrate the surface, the seasonal bull kelp makes its bid for success. A

A slow shutter on a winters morning. The Pacific Northwest has a special kind of relationship with the arc of the sun. Long summer days and short winter ones. That low winter light on a clear day makes pastel magic.

Mid channel, Dalco Passage.

A slow shutter on a winter morning. The pastel color pallet is endless if you sit with it for a bit.

MED SUN ART SCRABBLE.jpg

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MED SUN ART SCRABBLE.jpg

BW Fab Up.jpeg

The Jellyish.jpeg

Melissa is the first swimmer I ever shot. She introduced me to the world of cold open water swimming with no wetsuit. I remain amazed at how long they can swim like this. We've been shooting together at random intervals for nearly a decade. This imag

Hillary and the Moon jellyfish. Another winter shot. I think it was about 32 degrees on this day and of course the water temp was around 48. Winter water is the clearest. And what a fortunate moment this was to capture this gentle interaction in the

B&W Owen Jan 26 .jpeg

Gothic Sea.jpeg

Em makes bubbles.
My dear friend, almost like a little sister - Emily has been a pool synchro swimmer her entire life (and coach too). We wanted to capture the raw connectedness of the human body to the cold dark Salish Sea. Em flows through the sea

One of my favorites. Some have said it makes them think of a womb. Others felt something submissive about it. The rays of light on one side and the darkening fade on the other. There is a lot to this one.

The water shaped light patterns on Melissa's skin is my favorite part about this shot. Water temp is 48.

Jill channeling HR Giger. The timing of this shot was perfect as her face was refracted within the bubble. All three things (Jill, the bubble and me) had to rise at the same pace. Jill maintained perfect throttle control on this, entirely aware of wh

A dramatic play of raw humanity, dark cold water, sunlight and bubbles - Melissa in the Salish Sea.

Em playing the role of a particle in space....she moves exposed and vulnerable through the dark cold sea in a seamless dance in the same place where orcas roam freely.

Jill X Submission X Sea.

Melissa exiting the scene. A deep dive in a deep space.

This location appears in some of the color shots farther down the page....a favorite little gem up on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. But this image was an experiment. A moment in time to embrace dark images and feelings and explore where they took me.

If ever I actually met a mad scientist....'tis one right here. A bespoke surfboard fin maker from Canada, and a scientist (walk into a bar?) Watching him work little waves was magic. He danced alone for hours. I tried to honor him by capturing the sp

This image was to celebrate a new tattoo for Melissa. And again, we got that play of light through the shapes of water.

Malia doing her best Little Mermaid impression on a cold winter day. Above the surface the fog was intense, but behind us the sun had broken through. Being a winter sun, it was low in the sky and pierced into the water like a spotlight. It played out

Gossamer wings. Melissa on a long swim in deep, cold water.

MAVS BIG WEBSITE REDUCE.jpeg

The Strait of Juan de Fuca in winter. This beach is a personal favorite. The surf here is fickle, and for the most part, pretty gentle when it is. A nice sand floor that tapers gently. The bull kelp here in late summer/ early fall is spectacular. So

Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Say what you will about Florida, I was taken by how kind everyone was at this local surf break. That's the Jacksonville Beach Pier in the background and there is some great longboard surfing to be had here. I spent a week

Another from my favorite little spot up on the Strait. This is a little wave, but sometimes you have to work with what you got. The clarity was nice.

These next three are just what they are. No tricks. In fact, this is the same piece of water shot over different days. The only thing that changed was the natural light. I love that you can experience bronze, purple and orange this way.

Bull kelp off Point Defiance. Late summer. The floor drops off quickly here. From ankle deep to almost 600 feet in a little more than a quarter mile. But where the suns rays penetrate the surface, the seasonal bull kelp makes its bid for success. A

A slow shutter on a winters morning. The Pacific Northwest has a special kind of relationship with the arc of the sun. Long summer days and short winter ones. That low winter light on a clear day makes pastel magic.

Mid channel, Dalco Passage.

A slow shutter on a winter morning. The pastel color pallet is endless if you sit with it for a bit.

MED SUN ART SCRABBLE.jpg