Explore off road trails north of Lake Pleasant, Arizona including French Creek Road, Two Shoes Ranch Road, and Table Mesa. Route details, terrain notes, and 4x4 tips for desert offroading near Phoenix.
Here’s a look behind the curtain at how I created my photography zine, Small Growth. From printing small test images and rearranging layouts to letting the project sit for two years, this post walks through the real process of building a self-published photo zine.
The Magma Gardens near Superior, Arizona are less of a hike and more of an invitation. Park beside the mine, wander the desert, climb volcanic rock, and explore at your own pace.
I replaced my 3D printed film holders with a Negative Supply 35mm scanning setup for faster loading, better film flatness, and zero light leaks.
Hike Weaver’s Needle in the Superstition Mountains from Peralta Trailhead. Trail details, parking tips, winter conditions, dog-friendly notes, and photos.
I replaced my Canon EOS M6 Mark II with a Nikon Z7II to handle both my professional photography and DSLR film scanning. The result? Higher resolution, cleaner scans, and a few setup challenges.
An easy Arizona day trip from Phoenix, Boyce Thompson Arboretum offers desert plants from around the world, seasonal fall color, and accessible walking trails. Here’s what to expect, when to go, and why it’s worth the drive to Superior.
A steady desert climb through granite boulders and wide-open views, Tom’s Thumb Trail is one of the most rewarding hikes in the McDowell Mountains. This guide shares what the trail feels like, when to go, and why hikers keep coming back.
Starting my DSLR film scanning journey with a 3D printed holder and LED light pad, I learned a lot about light leaks, dust control, and alignment. Here’s what worked — and what didn’t.
I needed precision for camera scanning, so I chose the Nikon 55mm f/2.8 Micro-Nikkor. This post walks through the full setup, from adapters to rail—and why manual focus isn’t for the faint of heart.
High-resolution lab scans are expensive — so I built a camera scanning setup at home. Here’s how I made a sturdy, modular copy stand using aluminum extrusions and a macro rail.
Meet the photographer behind Hollyridge Photography — a Phoenix-based landscape and film photography project rooted in the light, textures, and stillness of the Southwest.