Somewhere Sierra

12/14/2022

2023 Calendars are now available on my Etsy Shop!

To shop calendars, photography prints, and decor- you can find my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SomewhereSierra?ref=seller-platform-mcnav

Happy Holidays 💛

06/30/2022

A clear morning on the Merced ☀️

On my drive to this spot, I happened to see a black bear roaming in the meadows by the Ahwahnee, unbothered by dozens of cars or people with cameras. A peaceful, quiet, Yosemite morning.

06/23/2022

A few weeks ago, I spent my 27th birthday on trail up at Kearsarge Pass.

It was a beautiful trip with sunny weather and relatively low bugs. We left on a Thursday, and apart from the dozens of PCT hikers on trail, the lakes themselves were very quiet.

I’ve been excited about exploring this part of the Sierras because Reid has always told me it was his favorite section of the PCT. It was my first time in the SEKI wilderness, and what an epic first location to go to. We’ll be hiking the Rae Lakes Loop later this summer, and I’m already counting down the days. 🏕

I finally got around to writing and posting about the trip. You can read my trip report, and see some more photos from the trail here:
https://somewheresierra.com/backpacking-kearsarge-and-matlock-lakes/

03/29/2022

Ever experienced a sunset surf underneath a rainbow? 🌈

When I say last night’s sunset was one of the coolest sunsets I’ve ever seen…

I think I counted 4 rainbows across the Santa Cruz sky. I guess a passing storm wanted to show off a bit before it left.✨

01/05/2022

Hi, Hello!

I finally got back my 2022 Monthly Calendars! I designed them myself and am quite proud of how they turned out!

(Check my stories for a lil preview)

—> California or National Parks
—> Size 8x10
—> $26 each (free domestic shipping)

If you’re interested send me a message and I can put your order in or they’ll be on my Etsy shop (https://etsy.me/3eUVa43) this weekend!

09/23/2021

hey, it’s me!

“Santa Cruz, I love you to the moon and back.” 🌕

Last night’s Harvest Moon from Santa Cruz, California.

Photo + Quote | Somewhere Sierra

08/19/2021

It’s ! Here are some of my favorite shots from 2021.

Every time I look back on my art like this, I see progress. I’ve been doing photography for about 4 years now, and feel proud of my work and proud to call myself a “Photographer”.

I love the wild places it takes me, and the appreciation I feel for being able to see them. I hope it never stops. 💛

08/17/2021

93 miles, over 25,000 ft of elevation gain, and 8 days later- the Wonderland Trail is complete! ✨

This was my longest, and hardest backpacking trip to date and is something I’ll never forget. We had several 15mi+ days, incredibly hard climbs, and a sketchy river crossing at the South Mowich.

After reaching our site each day, we’d break out the bag of Ibuprofen and pass it around. Pushing your body to its limits takes its toll over time.

We had a few days of smoke after day 4, and each night we would go to bed hoping the views the next day would be less obstructed by the haze.

I could go on and on about this trip, getting into the details and feelings. For now, here’s one of my favorite shots from the trip. Cheers! 🏕🥾

07/09/2021

Happy from Santa Cruz, California !

07/08/2021

Hi! 👋 I recently got a print shop up and running that you can find at https://somewheresierra.darkroom.tech/ ! I'd love for you to check it out & consider buying some prints to decorate your home or spaces!

If you're looking for a different photo, you can check out more of my photography on my blog at somewheresierra.com/photography and I can create a custom print! For more sizes, contact me and I'd be happy to help.

04/01/2021

You can checkout a sneak peek of some of my photography from my recent trip to Sedona in my new blog post!

My photo for the Birthing Cave actually took about 4 hours to make. The cave is so huge that I had to stitch photos together in photoshop to complete a single image!

Going to the desert? Don't miss doing the best hikes in Sedona, Arizona! Here are the hikes you need to do, and when you should do them.