Field Notes
The Blog.
Planning guides, behind-the-scenes, and field notes from across the North Coast. Wedding venue write-ups, drone airspace breakdowns, proposal logistics, and lessons from the field.
-
weddingsHow to Get Married in the Redwoods. A Complete Guide
Permits, locations, costs, and the real logistics of a redwood ceremony, from a Humboldt photographer who's shot over 75 of them. Founders Grove to Stout Grove, fern canyons to coastal bluffs.
Read → -
proposalsHow to Plan a Surprise Proposal
Every surprise proposal I've shot, and I've shot a lot, has come down to three things: a bulletproof cover story, a location that means something, and a photographer who's already on-site before either of you arrive. Here's the field guide.
Read → -
weddingsTrinidad coastal weddings, what to know
A field guide to planning a Trinidad bluff-top wedding, ceremony spots, fog timing, and the light that defines the North Coast.
Read → -
proposalsHow to plan a surprise proposal at Founders Grove
Founders Grove is the Avenue of the Giants' best-kept proposal location, quiet, cathedral-like, and consistently beautiful in any weather. Here's how the planning works.
Read → -
droneWhy hiring an FAA Part 107 drone pilot matters
Why the FAA Part 107 certification is the difference between hobby drone footage and footage you can legally use for commercial work.
Read → -
senior-portraitsSenior Portraits in Ferndale. State Champion Tanner Pidgeon
A Ferndale High senior portrait session with Class of 2025 football state champion Tanner Pidgeon. Eel River Valley hillsides, family portraits, and the Milk Can.
Read → -
senior-portraitsSenior Portraits in Humboldt County. Ferndale High School with Tristen
A Ferndale High senior portrait session with Tristen, golden Eel River Valley light, the wildcats, and the towns that make Humboldt County one of the best places on earth for a senior shoot.
Read → -
proposalsPlanning the Perfect Proposal in Humboldt County
How Alex pulled off a surprise proposal in Humboldt County. Portland to Trinidad, a coastal hike, and a photographer hidden in plain sight. Everything I tell couples planning to propose on the North Coast.
Read → -
gearWhy I Chose Apple's Most Powerful Laptop
Inside the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max, 128GB RAM, and 8TB SSD, and how it handles DaVinci Resolve, Unreal Engine 5, Blender, and Lightroom across the Tex Kelly Productions workflow.
Read → -
weddingsHow Much Should I Pay for a Wedding Videographer in Humboldt County?
What it actually costs to hire a wedding videographer in Humboldt County, budget, professional, and luxury tiers, plus the factors that move the number up or down.
Read →
Like what you read?
Tell me about your project.
Wedding planning, brand strategy, drone work, or industrial documentation, every inquiry gets a personal reply within 24 hours.