Berrendo Creek New Mexico True Fine Art Photography

May 27, 2021 in Nature & Wildlife, Fine Art

Time and opportunity to see rare sights in New Mexico

My work as the most prolific rural land real estate photographer in New Mexico takes me to many out of the way places one may never normally see. For example, Berrendo Creek is probably not on the itinerary of many people who visit Roswell. It is far from the alien themed main street and easy to not even notice driving by the country road it is on. I actually remembered from when I was last here over 2 years ago, and this time I had the time to stop by while there was still some light left in the twilight sky. Such is how I get to see many things in New Mexico in just four years of residing here.

Socorro County New Mexico Rural Land Real Estate Photography Sunset and Cows

May 12, 2021 in Nature & Wildlife

Cows and Sunsets in Socorro County New Mexico

Returning to Socorro County New Mexico for rural land real estate photography for the first time in 2021, an area I have been to many times before, I knew what to expect. It would be windy, very windy, Google Maps would show roads where there is only open desert, and eventually, the cows would come home. I experienced all of the above, but those challenges did not stop me from getting the results the client wanted with the right combination of clouds, light, and sunset. If you would like to own these views, check out Hemingway Land.

White Sands Sunsets 2021 New Mexico True Photography

April 21, 2021 in Nature & Wildlife

Infinite Sand for Infinite Photographs at White Sands

There are some natural wonders that a photographer could live at and basically photograph for the rest of their life. Places like the Grand Canyon are obvious. For New Mexico, there may not be an immediate obvious choice, but to me. the obvious choice is White Sands. I have been there three times and each visit I found something the same, but different to photograph. Then there is the unique, open world construct of White Sands. There are no set paths you have to walk on, no established iconic photo of White Sands, which frees a photographer to wander and find their own iconic view of this expanse of white sand desert, distant mountains, and endless sky.

Navajo Lake New Mexico views from the south

April 08, 2021 in Nature & Wildlife

The southern view of Navajo Lake in New Mexico

One of my favorite areas to visit in New Mexico is a very small town in San Juan County called Navajo Dam, which is home to the second largest lake in the state, Navajo Lake. I have been here many times, but this was the first time to find myself on a road on the southern shore of the lake allowing me to make photos with a much different view of the lake and dam and in the distance, the San Juan River also. This was the first time I found myself driving across the top of the dam which is very high up and steep, and with no guard rails! There are stunning views on both sides of the dam, but as the driver you definitely have to stay focused!

Representing New Mexico to the Greater Car World

March 18, 2021 in Cars

The Unofficial Photographer for the BMW Club and more!

Besides being a full-time professional photographer (since 2009), I am often the official or unofficial photographer for every group I belong too. Such is the case for the BMW Car Club of New Mexico. I enjoy these unofficial photographer titles because I like to contribute to the groups I belong to. Even during the pandemic, the BMW club organized many Covid-19 safe destination drives to points all over New Mexico. I of course always bring my camera with me, and sometimes the drone too. These photos go out in the club newsletter, and twice a year it’s a personal highlight to see some of those photos in physical print in the Bimmer Life Magazine. Thanks to Dan and other club members for writing the great copy in the magazine, even though I was incorrectly credited for both the writing and the photos.

Volcanoes of Albuquerque New Mexico True Black and White Photography

February 24, 2021 in Nature & Wildlife, Fine Art

Bordered by Volcanoes in Albuquerque New Mexico

If you live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you are living in a pretty unique geographical and topographical setting. To the east, the border is the Sandia Mountains. To the west, the Rio Grande River. Then just beyond the Rio, you will see a few short looking black tips in the desert. If you did not know it, they are actually volcanoes. So in less than 20 miles you have mountains, river, volcanoes. Can you name another place like that?

Quirky Colorful Columbus New Mexico Photo Story

February 18, 2021 in Photo Story

Trains and big skies in Columbus, New Mexico

“Live life on the borderline” greets visitors on the Columbus, New Mexico website. This very small town is after all very close to the border with Mexico, the closest I have been for sure. Some time ago my rural land real estate photographer work took me to this village in the far southwest corner of New Mexico. The most common way to get to Columbus would be to head due south from Deming, but I was coming from Arizona to the west. That drive redefined the middle of nowhere for me and a near complete lack of civilization and gas stations. Columbus can be a destination though, as it does have museums, parks, and a great hotel (Los Milagros Hotel) to stay at. I even found a good place for vegetarian food, the Borderland Cafe. If you have been to Columbus let me know in the comments below! If not, check out the map and take a visit for yourself.