Ashland Plaza

There are a lot of places I could live, and a lot of places I would live.  Since coming to Ashland to go to college in 1986, I have yet to find another place I would rather live.  Since starting my career as a photographer in southern Oregon I have even more reason to base myself in the Rogue Valley near Ashland.  I travel quite a bit to photograph in many different parts of the US and the world, but being a local Ashland, Oregon photographer I always have great opportunities for photography close to home.  I often go out to photograph in town or in the nearby hills and orchards early in the morning.  Spring and fall are my two favorite times  of the year to take Ashland photos.

In April, Ashland is just entering into its best spring phase.  Between mid April and mid June I try to photograph Ashland or the surrounding areas at least once a week to keep up with the quickly changing weather, flower blooms and shift of seasons.  I make several visits to some of my favorite locations, such as Lithia Park, The Plaza, Main Street, Emigrant Lake, Grizzly Peak and the surrounding hills.

The Classic Varsity Theater

As we near the mid point of the spring photography season I thought I would share some of the Ashland photography that I have done in the past couple of weeks.

Early Morning Fishing on Emigrant Lake

Ashland Springs Hotel

Sunrise at Emigrant Lake

While I am always looking for new and different places to find great images I will always remain a southern Oregon photographer and continue to take Ashland photographs for a long time to come.

Sunset at the Beach of the Dead

In March I had the good fortune to travel to Sayulita, Mexico for my second visit.  It is a wonderful small fishing village turned surf destination on the Pacific coast north of Puerto Vallarta.  While it has its share of tourists and ex pats, it has managed to remain small and quiet, with no hi-rise resorts or garish shopping/club districts.  Most of the roads are dirt and there are just about as many chickens and dogs as there are people.  The local fishermen still launch their boats every morning right from the same sandy beach that the tourists lounge on.

In my two visits I have found some great photography subjects that really give a feel of how idyllic the area is.  These are some images from my most recent trip.

Fishing Boats at Dawn

Rocky Shore and Waves

Palm Trees Growing From The Street

Produce at the Local Market

Secret Beach Sunset

First Day of Spring Children's Parade

Ocean View at Twilight

Abandoned Fishing Boats