Manhattan ks photography blog

There is nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of watching a severe thunderstorm roll across the sky. Tonight, a late-night summer storm rolled through Manhattan, producing some of the most striking, electric lightning strikes I have seen all season. Capturing lightning on camera might look like pure luck or magic, but it actually comes down […]

I grew up in Dallas, and if you had asked me years ago if I ever wanted to live in the Lone Star State again, my answer would have been a swift and definitive no. But python-flat horizons and dry landscapes aside, Austin is a completely different world. If I ever do find myself moving […]

If you walked by the K-State rec fields in Manhattan, Kansas on a Thursday night this summer, you might have seen a mix of athletic diving catches, dramatic mid-air grabs, and at least a few people aggressively chasing a plastic disc like a golden retriever at the park. Welcome to the Manhattan Ultimate Summer League! […]

The wait is officially over! The Riley County Fair is kicking off today at Cico Park in Manhattan, Kansas. From the hard work of the local 4-H kids in the livestock barns to the smell of funnel cake and the neon glow of the carnival midways, there is no better place to capture summer memories. […]

Every professional brand is a living story, and a lifestyle branding session is the ultimate tool to ensure your first visual handshake is confident, authentic, and professionally polished. It is justifiably intimidating to write about a professional writer. As a visual artist, my hope is that what lacks in my writing skills is illustrated by […]

Have you ever wanted to capture the incredible, hidden details of the miniature world right outside your door? Macro photography is a fantastic way to explore nature. And you don’t need a complicated technical setup to get stunning results. Whether you shoot with a professional macro lens or the smartphone in your pocket, learning a […]

We have all seen standard fireworks photos. They are crisp, bright lines against a black sky, and while they are beautiful, they can start to look exactly the same after a while. Over a decade ago, I started experimenting with my camera settings during the local fireworks shows. I wanted to capture something different, unique, […]

Capturing the Rush: How to Take Beautiful Waterfall Photos When the spring and summer rains hit Kansas, our local landscapes transform. Hidden spots like Geary Lake Falls and Chase Lake Falls turn from quiet trickles into roaring spectacles. If you want to capture that raw beauty, you need more than just a quick smartphone snap. […]

If you think Kansas is nothing but flat prairies, you haven’t been to Chase Lake Falls. Tucked away in the heart of the Flint Hills, this multi-tiered waterfall is an absolute stunner, especially after a good rain. It has officially earned a permanent spot on my Must-See Hidden Gems in Kansas list! Because it is […]

The 2026 KC Pridefest through the eyes of professional photographer. Link to full high-resolution gallery included! Two years ago, I attended the Pride parade and festival in Kansas City. It was not my first Pridefest by a long shot, but it was an especially powerful experience for me. That was the first time that I […]