Mostly in Focus Blog (Behind the scenes)

Mostly in Focus is where I share the real story behind the photographs. This includes the travels, the early mornings, the missed shots, the small wins, and the ongoing experiment of building a fine art photography business from scratch. If you enjoy honest storytelling, beautiful places, and the occasional self-deprecating laugh, you’ll feel right at home here.

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Frugal Family, Big Lessons: What My Dad’s Budget Art Print Taught Me About the Real Value of My Work

February, 2026

When my dad printed one of my photos using a $50 Groupon, I didn’t expect it to shake my confidence. Watching him hang it forced me to rethink art, pricing, and what value really means.

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2025 Reflection: 8 Hard Truths I’ve Learned About Landscape Photography

December, 2025

A candid look at the tougher side of landscape photography, including the cold mornings, missed moments, rough conditions, and the surprising lessons these challenges teach along the way.

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Winter Silence, Gratitude, and the Art That Brings It All Together

December, 2025

A personal reflection on why the holidays have always felt peaceful to me, from family traditions to quiet winter nights, and how that same sense of calm shapes my photography and the art I create.

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Why Everyone Falls in Love With Hanalei Bay (Including Me)

December, 2025

This behind-the-shot story shares how my Hanalei Bay images came together, and why the place means so much to me.

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Video Journal – Unboxing a ChromaLuxe HD Metal Print

November, 2025

A first look at my new ChromaLuxe HD metal print — a quick unboxing, honest first impressions, and why this print medium might surprise you.

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My New Fine Art Photography Website (and Why I Switched)

November, 2025

I recently moved my site from Shopify to WideRange Galleries to improve SEO and create a cleaner, more focused design that lets the photography take center stage.

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Thanks for spending a little time here. New stories, trip notes, and behind-the-shot posts are added regularly, and I’d love to have you along for the ride. You can also follow my journey on YouTube, where I share an unfiltered look at what it really takes to build this business one step at a time.