Welcome to the Shutter Blog, a collection of hiking guides, desert exploration stories, in-depth gear reviews, and ongoing film photography projects based in Phoenix and throughout the Southwest. This blog documents real trail experiences across Arizona, from sunrise summit hikes and Sonoran Desert routes to climbing areas and lesser-known day trips. You’ll also find hands-on reviews of cameras, lenses, and outdoor photography equipment, along with reflections on analogue film work and long-form creative projects. Whether you are searching for Arizona hiking recommendations, photography locations, trail guides, or practical gear insights, this archive is designed to help you explore with intention and document the landscape with confidence.
Each print is created from an original photograph taken on location. No AI-generated imagery is used in my work.
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Behind the Scenes of Creating a Photography Zine | How I Made Small Growth
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.