What Inspires Me…

Sometimes I wander to sort my headspace, sometimes to clear it - a reset of sorts. No matter the reason, the settings always seem to lend themselves to inspiration. My surroundings, whether I’m tucked among the trees in the woods, walking a path along the edge of the sea, or moving over the cobblestone streets of Portland, they draw me in.

I find myself absorbing the sights and smells around me, letting each detail steady my thoughts and open up space for whatever comes next.

Sometimes I take photographs as small acts of preservation, a way to reclaim a moment so it can inspire me again when I need it most. I tend to find my inspiration in the world around me, and this is where my ideas begin - this is where I feel the most creatively alive.

Close-up of a green vine growing next to a wooden post outdoors, with a blurred ocean and sky in the background.
A scenic view of the ocean with rocky shores, blue sky, white clouds, and the sun shining on the water.
A white fuzzy caterpillar on a green pine tree branch.
Close-up of dry wildflowers with green leaves in foreground, sunny sky with clouds in background.
A pink flowering plant growing along a garden path
Black and white photo of a large tree with sunlight shining through its branches, standing alone in a natural setting.
Close-up of moss-covered rocks with a blurred landscape and water in the background.
Two purple bell-shaped flowers blooming next to a rock.
A close-up of a green plant with long, narrow leaves and a water droplet on the center leaf reflecting the plant.
Sunlit forest scene with two large rocks partially covered by bright green fern plants and trees in the background.
Colorful bouquet of various flowers in a small clear glass vase on a windowsill, including daisies, poppies, and lavender.
Plant with tall, yellowish, spike-like flower stalks and green leaves in front of a gray, horizontal siding wall.
Close-up of a potted plant with green leaves and orange flowers near a round mirror on a window ledge.
A white pleated paper fan in the shape of a flower, surrounded by pink and purple flowers, and green leaves in a glass vase, on a table with a patterned cloth.
Black and white photo of overcast sky with large, dark clouds above a calm ocean horizon.
Close-up of a green caterpillar with black and orange markings on a textured wooden fence.
Black and white aerial view of a landscape featuring a leafless tree in the foreground, a body of water, wooded areas, and a city skyline in the distance under a cloudy sky.
Two purple bell-shaped flowers growing on vines near a large gray rock.