It’s been a great fall in my opinion. The colors haven’t been as vibrant but the temperatures have been absolutely fantastic. It really felt like someone just flipped the switch from excessive heat to comfortable crispiness. Three weekends in a row I was able to get out and chase the change. Weekend one was essentially… Read More This Year’s Fall Color
2020 calendars are now available! Be sure to head over to the online shop to get yours now. I have two versions available this go around. The 2020 Calendar encompasses images from all around the United States which I have photographed. The 2020 Minnesota Calendar well, that’s self explanatory. I hope you enjoy the images that… Read More 2020 Calendar Release!
I’ve spent a lot of time in the outdoors in my life. Both of my parents had me camping and traveling since day one. On a camping trip in late fall in Minnesota, it snowed and I peed my snowsuit—I’ve always thought that this is what made me love winter so much, nothing quite like… Read More In the Shadows of the Night: A Chilling Ozark Campfire Story
Hello all! First off, the books: I wanted to take the time to just fill you in on what all is going on as we approach the holiday seasons. My original intent was to release the 2015-2019 book by this time (mid to late September). Given the fact that we are so close to “that… Read More Book Update, Calendars, and Autumn Weather in the Ozarks
Last Saturday’s rains made for the perfect opportunity to get out and explore the Ozarks. The days following provided fast-flowing streams and endless amounts of waterfalls and cascades. The waterfalls in Missouri are based on wet weather and that makes it a bit more challenging. One can’t just expect to walk up to a waterfall… Read More Ozark National Scenic Riverways 3/10-3/11/2019
Monday night was a perfect getaway. The first time I’ve been out on a photography overnight in four months—a 4.5 mile trek to the summit of Bell Mountain during sunset and into dusk, setting up camp under the clear night sky. The temps dipped allowing for a beautiful moondog and a half moon allowed for… Read More Bell Mountain Wilderness 2/25/2019
On March 3, 2019 I will be holding a FREE class during Alpine Shop Kirkwood’s Outdoor Expo. Come join me as I will be sharing my tips of being a backpacking photographer. Reaching those prime landscape photography locations doesn’t have to be entirely miserable. I will be covering what I typically use including backpacks, stoves,… Read More *Event* ‘The Backpacking Photographer’ @ Alpine Shop’s March Expo 2019
Cascades, winter views, and lots of ice. Last week’s rain prior to subfreezing temperatures gifted us with the best ice I’ve found this winter season here in the Ozarks—so far. Pickle Creek was rushing with cascades and small waterfalls while icicles formed on the banks and cliffs. It was generally right around 30ºF for the… Read More Chasing Ice At Hawn State Park 2/9/2019
This morning I decided to get up for sunrise and head to the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, and a quick stop at Chain of Rocks. It was a moody and foggy morning complete with ice fields and some subtle color during sunrise. It was a nice treat. Enjoy! —Jake