I'm Dirk,

A photographer from the greater Houston area who strives to compose my photos in creative ways.

I got into photography in my early 20's in a multi-year travelling stent and found enjoyment in exploring nature & urban areas alike, finding the beauty in both.

Recently my big adventure has heared more skyward since becoming a certified drone pilot in 2024.

Follow along to stay up to date with my post from both past and present as I journey along photographing the grand experience of living life.

Awake 3 Eight was birthed as an idea at the end of 2024. I was quickly approaching my 38th journey around the sun, and realized with some help from those closest to me that I had been "gate-keeping" my creative works due to fear of not being good enough and always feeling like I can do better. Sometimes, "good-enough" is just right and Awake 3 Eight is my awakening to that line of thought and signals the start of my releasing past & present creative works into the world.