I fell in love with a beat up Minolta nine years ago. I took long walks and got to know the Arizona desert as a place where I could find peace and quiet and be alone. I think what I enjoyed most about those first months taking photos was that my pictures reminded me of how I felt when I was taking them.

Since then, I have done more traveling and exploring and love to find new favorite places. I am planning on making it to the great Down Under this spring as well. I have been to Australia once before, and am so excited to be going again. My goal is to go to many places before I finally settle down. I

My gear bag:

Leica M8

Leica Elmarit-M 28MM f/2.8 ASPH with lens hood

Canon 20D

Canon 50mm f/1.4 {prime}

Canon 85mm f/1.8 {prime}

Canon 100mm f/2.8 {prime}

Photoclear lens cloth {super investment, I use for glasses too}

Gepe card safe and a smattering of cards

ThinkTank 360 gear bag {=super awesome}

Manfrotto tripod and head

Mini tripod

Wacom anniversary tablet {for all my graphic work}

Western Digital Passport - 500GB {small, light, reliable}