The Western Lensman

05/14/2026

That familiar swing.

12/15/2025

The latest drop on Substack.

A Commercial Story About Experience, Craft, and Brand Alignment

10/24/2025

On a recent trip to Silverton we got caught in a torrential rain and had to layover on the southside of Red Mountain Pass. I you know much about The Million Dollar Highway, Ruby Walls is deadly in these conditions. This is one of my favorite canyons in the area and Mother Nature didn’t dissapoint.

10/23/2025

My recent interview with VoyageDenver.

Markus Van Meter shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below. Markus, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how....

10/22/2025

How it's done. Latest free post on Substack

Silver Gelatin Series | The Western Lensman

10/19/2025

Creator's are more important than ever. With A.I. having consumed the sum of everything humans have ever created that's not noise or repetitive, where do we go from here?

When the noise gets louder, authenticity becomes the rarest signal.”

10/07/2025

The latest drop on Substack.

Why authentic storytelling and human connection matter more than algorithms in the modern West.

09/24/2025

The start of Gold Season is here and I'll share it with you on Substack each week. The best of the season. Subscribing is free, and when you do, you'll receive each post directly in your inbox.

https://dispatch.thewesternlensman.com/p/gold-season-in-the-san-juans

09/23/2025

Crested Butte In Light and Shadow

Black and white photography strips away distraction. What’s left is form, texture, and story.

On a recent trip to Crested Butte, I wanted to see what this mountain town looks like without the color that usually defines it. The Elk Mountains rising in shadow, a barn standing against time, bighorn sheep moving across open slopes, the streets alive with their own rhythm — in black and white, these moments reveal a sharper truth.

I’ve published the full photo essay for paid subscribers on my Substack: Crested Butte In Light and Shadow. It’s a narrative set, weaving together the land, the wild, and the town.

In Light And Shadow

06/06/2025

Field Note 0468

One thing I’ve learned living in the West is everything changes.