WHAT'S THE ORIGIN STORY OF THIS PHOTO BOOK?
Growing up in the 90s, my fascination with I Spy books sparked a lifelong passion for detail and discovery. This interest led to a love for macro photography during a high school film photography class from 2008 to 2010, capturing the unseen beauty of life up close.
In 2012, my appreciation for the outdoors deepened with a whimsical YouTube video by Lenny Pepperbottom, known for his Neature Walks and the phrase, "how neat is that?!" This encounter inspired a new creative direction.
On my 29th birthday in December 2020, I was introduced to The Stoner Coffee Table Book at a friend's dinner party. Inspired, I decided to create a coffee table book blending my macro photography with my love for nature, showcasing the majestic wonders of nature.
By February 2021, I traveled to Big Bend National Park for the first time and took the photos you see in this book. With only my 100mm macro lens I captured intricate details of Texas' beauty and treasure the memories made on that trip and during that chapter of life.
By November 2021, I had edited the photos and started drafting the first edition of my book. In January 2022 the first draft was complete and officially printed.
In August 2022, I launched the hardcover edition on Amazon and in October 2022 I made in-person connections with local book stores and souvenir shops in Big Bend and Terlingua. Then, in October 2023 I created and released an updated and more accessible paperback version on Amazon.
As of August 2024, I am pursuing opportunities to wholesale my books in Austin, TX, and souvenir shops in Big Bend, sharing my journey and visual perspective with the world.
This book chronicles my evolution from a curious child to a passionate photographer, forever inspired by nature's beauty. I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!
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