I visited Yosemite National Park to retrace my steps and photograph some familiar scenes after first visiting a decade prior. I hoped my past experiences and a fresh perspective would allow me to capture some unique photos. On my trip, I hiked the Mist Trail to see Vernal Fall and ended the day watching the sunset from Tunnel View.

I photographed the 2026 total solar eclipse in Menorca, Spain with totality happening only two degrees above the horizon. After totality, I photographed the partial eclipse setting into the Mediterranean Sea. Despite some clouds and a broken camera, I came away with some photos and an experience I will always remember.

I went on a family Christmas vacation to Bryce Canyon National Park to photograph the beautiful (and world’s most famous) hoodoos, and I documented the stories and my thought process behind the photos I took. On the way from California, we also enjoyed exploring Zion National Park and Las Vegas.