I had a couple of 7Ah LiFePO4 batteries sitting on the shelf doing nothing, so I finally got around to building them some proper smaller boxes. These aren’t meant to be monster power stations — they’re compact, lightweight, and useful for a bunch of different things. Backup power during outages, camping trips, charging gadgets, or […]

The Baofeng MP31 is not a good radio. But at $12.50, it doesn’t have to be. The real irritation isn’t the wheezy 2 watts — it’s the locked-down programming and CPS software that feels like it was coded during a mild grudge.

But here’s the part that makes it interesting: it’s not actually as locked as Baofeng wants you to think. With a little creative persuasion, this cheap little GMRS toy can be opened up and pressed into service for both GMRS and 70cm amateur radio. Suddenly, the disposable bargain radio starts looking a lot more mischievous.

Commercial photography is an essential element of marketing for architects and homebuilders. It is an art that requires skill, creativity, and a keen eye for detail to capture the essence of the building’s design, functionality, and ambiance. It is the perfect way to showcase the architectural features, finishes, and craftsmanship of a building to potential […]

I would have never described myself as an animal lover, either in my personal or professional life.  As a photographer, I have always been drawn to capturing the essence of my human subjects. Each person has their own unique emotional makeup, wounds, and history which shapes who they are and how they interact with the […]

Life is like a game of chess, with every move we make influencing the outcome of the game. Each decision we take, no matter how small or big, can change the course of our lives forever. And, much like in chess, we must think multiple steps ahead to make the best of what we have. […]

“Life is a journey, not a destination.” This timeless quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson rings true for many of us as we navigate the twists and turns of life. And yet, the journey is often filled with obstacles that can make us feel lost and unsure of our path. But what if these obstacles are […]

Exploring the nation’s most notorious battleground, rediscovering a glimpse of artistic passion, and fostering a fervor for the past – Perspective from a father with a camera.

My day is closing in, the night is upon me, my to-do list is long, and I need sleep…which sounds like a very odd thing coming from me.  For some time, I have danced a vicious tango with insomnia, caught up in the throes of a love-hate passion.  We have shared many experiences together, covered […]

There was a time when I snowboarded.  Literally, a time.  It was a disaster.  It was night, the slopes were pure ice, and the only instruction my friends gave me was, “Don’t die.”  I battered my body, twisted my wrist, and slammed my coccyx more times than I care to remember.  In one unfortunate moment, I […]

Since the beginning of my photography career (perhaps life in general), I have been a huge proponent of seeing how much can be accomplished with minimal cash outlay.  Sure, at times this has been because of major budget restrictions, but other times it was simply my way of staging a one-man rebellion against the swirling […]

My most productive time of day is late at night into the early morning hours after everyone is sound asleep in bed. Presently wrapping up sketches and prep work for tomorrow’s shoot, a project that has been long in the making and is finally getting off the ground! The client caters to the outdoors and […]