Behind the Lens: Moab in Flight
There are places that call to you long before you ever set foot on the ground. For me, the canyons of Utah—particularly around Moab—have always been one of those places. I’ve flown over this terrain countless times, watching light carve across rock, tracing patterns that feel both ancient and fleeting. This first installment of Behind the Lens is a collection of pieces born from that perspective: moments gathered from the air, shaped by patience, perspective, and a deep respect for the land.
Stripes Moab
There are images you plan, and there are images that follow you. This is the latter.
I had flown past this spot many times over the past few years, always with the same thought: there’s something here. The stripes, the folds, the way contrast shifts across the surface—it never left me. But seeing something and capturing its beauty are two very different things.
Last fall, I finally decided on the perfect spot to land. What makes this piece unique isn’t just the pattern—it’s the contrast throughout the scene. The land feels almost designed, yet entirely natural. The folded rock formation makes this photograph pop from the wall.
Overlook
Access and perspective shapes everything. This image exists because of a helicopter—without it, this vantage point simply wouldn’t be reachable. As a photographer, that changes your relationship to the landscape. You’re not following trails or viewpoints; you’re discovering them in real time.
What makes this piece special to me is that it likely hasn’t been seen this way before. Not because it’s hidden, but because it requires a different kind of access to capture the aerial beauty—and a willingness to chase a perspective that isn’t obvious. This photograph represents a classic landscape with that twist.
Moab Sweep
This image was captured from the helicopter on a day when everything aligned—clear light, steady air, and just enough calm to move closer than usual. That proximity matters. I was comfortable enough to get a bit closer to the cliff before releasing the shutter. It allows the landscape to fill the frame in a way that feels immersive rather than distant.
Flight is such a gift, and something I’ll never take for granted. As an active pilot and flight enthusiast, I love the opportunity to explore new areas and vistas.
Perspective shapes everything
This collection is about more than Moab—it’s about how perspective shapes what we see.
From the air, patterns emerge that are invisible from the ground. From the ground, history reveals itself in ways the sky can’t show you. Together, they create a more complete understanding and visual representation of a scene.
That’s what Behind the Lens is about—pulling back the curtain on not just the images, but the decisions, the access, and the moments that made them possible. Beauty in the unexpected. More to come.
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Featured Photogravure Print
This is an aerial image captured from the helicopter. I like the perspective it gives of the geology in that part of the country. It was smooth air that day, allowing me the comfort to get a bit closer to the cliff before releasing the shutter. Flight…such a gift!