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Just finished photographing the Road Runner Bags Co-Pilot Stem Bag, and I'm thrilled with the results! Being an avid bik...
07/17/2025

Just finished photographing the Road Runner Bags Co-Pilot Stem Bag, and I'm thrilled with the results! Being an avid bikepacker, I've trusted RRB's gear for years. Capturing products I use and trust on the trail is always a rewarding experience.

This shoot brought together my passions for biking, the wilderness, and innovative gear design. I'm seeking collaborations with outdoor gear and adventure brands for photography, content creation, and photo retouching.

Adventure gear, outdoor brands - I see you out there, and I'm interested!
Reach out with any creative needs.

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Shot a recent project for —an LA-based bikepacking gear brand, proudly handmade by skilled artisans and rooted in outdo...
07/17/2025

Shot a recent project for —an LA-based bikepacking gear brand, proudly handmade by skilled artisans and rooted in outdoor craftsmanship.
Getting to blend biking, outdoor adventure, and photography made this one seriously rewarding.
Featured: The Buoy Bag – a rugged 7.75L fork bag built for the long haul.
Always looking to team up with like-minded brands—big or small. Let’s create something rad together!





































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Stoked to share a recent project I shot for Road Runner Bags—a brand that truly lives and breathes outdoor craftsmanship...
06/28/2025

Stoked to share a recent project I shot for Road Runner Bags—a brand that truly lives and breathes outdoor craftsmanship. Mixing my love for biking, exploring wild places, and capturing it all through the lens has been an incredibly rewarding experience!
If you're an outdoor brand, gear company, or apparel label looking for authentic photography, lifestyle content, or expert photo retouching, let’s connect! I’m deeply passionate about helping brands inspire others to get outside through powerful visual storytelling.
📍Handmade in LA since 2010, Road Runner Bags has crafted over 300,000 durable, locally-made pieces—built with heart by skilled artisans.
Let’s create something amazing together 🌲📸

Dianthus barbatus | Sweet WilliamWhere did the name originate?Some theories suggest it's a mispronunciation of the Frenc...
05/28/2025

Dianthus barbatus | Sweet William

Where did the name originate?

Some theories suggest it's a mispronunciation of the French word "oeillet" (meaning "eye" or "little eye"), which refers to the flower's eye-like center.
Other theories link the name to various historical figures named William, including Saint William, William Shakespeare, or William the Conqueror. Some also suggest it was named for William, Duke of Cumberland, but this theory is disputed.

Ultimately, the exact origin of the name "Sweet William" remains a mystery, with various theories and legends circulating.

The species name "barbatus" means "bearded" and refers to the beard-like growth on the flower's petals.

Traditional uses - Blood purifier and treatment for skin conditions: A tea made from dried leaves was traditionally used to purify the blood and treat boils and eczema.
Eyewash: Steeped roots were used as an eyewash.
Poultice for wounds: A poultice made from the petals was used on sores, bruises, burns, and as an eyewash.

Green ears of wheatThere are over 30,000 varieties of wheat worldwide. These varieties are broadly categorized into six ...
05/27/2025

Green ears of wheat
There are over 30,000 varieties of wheat worldwide. These varieties are broadly categorized into six classes, including hard red winter, hard red spring, soft red winter, hard white, soft white, and durum wheat. The Hard Red Winter, Hard Red Spring, and Soft Red Winter wheat classes are used for bread, hard baked goods, and to increase protein content in other flours, respectively. Durum wheat is known for its use in pasta making, while Hard White and Soft White wheats have various uses in baking.

Gardenia jasminoides | Cape JasmineThere are over 200 varieties of gardenias worldwide!This is my favorite flower and I ...
05/20/2025

Gardenia jasminoides | Cape Jasmine
There are over 200 varieties of gardenias worldwide!
This is my favorite flower and I can't wait to have bushes of these planted around my property one day!
Here are some of the most popular varieties:

‘Crown Jewel’
This dwarf variety maxes out at three feet tall, making it a good option for smaller spaces. It’s also one of the most cold tolerant gardenia cultivars and can survive in zone six. ‘Crown Jewel’ produces double flowers throughout the spring and summer.

‘August Beauty’
An iconic gardenia in many southern states, ‘August Beauty’ grows as a medium to large shrub. The plants produce large white flowers that bloom for multiple months. These blooms contain multiple layers of petals and emit a wonderful floral fragrance.

‘Frost Proof’
As you might expect, ‘Frost Proof’ is an excellent choice if you’re worried about cold weather and late frosts. It can tolerate spring cold better than other gardenia varieties and grows well without much care. The plants produce fragrant white flowers with an inner layer of small petals and an outer layer of longer petals.

‘Swan Princess’
This gardenia is another cold-hardy variety that can thrive in zones six and above. It produces loads of double-petaled white flowers that emit a strong fragrance. ‘Swan Princess’ remains under four feet tall, so it can be grown in the ground or in large containers.

Historic artwork shows the gardenia flowers were important in Chinese culture as early as the Song Dynasty (962-1279). Chinese people have used the flowers for their floral fragrance and women have used them as hair decor.

Alexander Garden (January 1730–April 15, 1791), a Scottish-born physician and naturalist, lived for many years in Charleston, South Carolina, where he pursued horticultural experiments in the garden of his town house and at his country estate, Otranto. Garden discovered several new genera of plants, and engaged in plant and seed exchanges with prominent botanists and plant dealers in Europe and America. The flowering shrub Gardenia was named in his honor.

Lolium multiflorum | Annual Ryegrass or Italian RyegrassIt grows 2 to 3 feet tall and a flowering spike, 6 to 10 inches ...
05/15/2025

Lolium multiflorum | Annual Ryegrass or Italian Ryegrass
It grows 2 to 3 feet tall and a flowering spike, 6 to 10 inches long, forms with alternate spikelets.
Native to southern Europe, it's now found in temperate regions around the world.

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' | Kwanzan Cherry BlossomThe "Kanzan" name is derived from a mountain in Japan, where the tree ...
05/14/2025

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' | Kwanzan Cherry Blossom
The "Kanzan" name is derived from a mountain in Japan, where the tree is native.
The leaves of a Kwanzan tree offer a range of colors throughout the year, from bronze in spring to green in summer, and finally vibrant shades of orange and red in the fall.
Unlike some cherry varieties, Kwanzan trees don't produce fruit.

Allium vineale | Field Garlic, Crow Garlic, Wild GarlicAll parts of the plant have a strong garlic odor, and the leaves,...
05/13/2025

Allium vineale | Field Garlic, Crow Garlic, Wild Garlic
All parts of the plant have a strong garlic odor, and the leaves, flowers, and bulbs are edible.
They can be used in salads, cooked dishes, and as an herb similar to chives.
The bulbils are strongly flavored and retain their flavor well in cooking.
They can be dried and ground into a garlic powder or used to make garlic salt.
Wild garlic is thought to be effective at lowering blood pressure, potentially reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease. Some traditional uses of wild garlic include its use as an anti-asthmatic and blood purifier, as well as a carminative, cathartic, diuretic, and expectorant.

Clematis | Nelly Moser or Hagley Hybrid?There are over 300 Clematis species, so take your pick!Often called the "queen o...
05/09/2025

Clematis | Nelly Moser or Hagley Hybrid?
There are over 300 Clematis species, so take your pick!
Often called the "queen of climbing plants." 👑
While most prefer full sun, some varieties like 'Silver Moon' and 'Claire de Lune' can tolerate part shade.
Clematis is derived from the Greek word for "climbing plant".

Leiobunum Vittatum | Harvestmen or Daddy LonglegsHarvestmen are part of the arachnid family, but they are not spiders. T...
05/08/2025

Leiobunum Vittatum | Harvestmen or Daddy Longlegs
Harvestmen are part of the arachnid family, but they are not spiders.
They don't have fangs or venom glands and don't spin webs.
While spiders can have multiple eyes, harvestmen only have two. See from the images, there are two beady black eyes!
A common myth is that harvestmen are the most venomous spiders, but they do not have venom glands or fangs to inject venom.

Tulipa gesneriana | TulipTulips petals are edible and can be added to salads, soups, or even used to make wine.Tulip Man...
05/06/2025

Tulipa gesneriana | Tulip
Tulips petals are edible and can be added to salads, soups, or even used to make wine.

Tulip Mania, also known as the Dutch Tulip Bubble, was a period of extreme speculation in the Dutch market in the 17th century, leading to soaring prices of tulip bulbs, followed by a dramatic crash. It's considered one of the first examples of a speculative bubble in economic history.

Some tulips develop stripes or streaks due to a harmless virus, a condition known as "tulip breaking".

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