About

Here's a little about me.

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Background

I started photography way back in 2018 with nothing but a cracked smartphone and a fifteen dollar selfie stick.

Fresh out of a relationship, my only motivation was to take Instagram photos for dating. My long-term girlfriend and I just broke up, and my entire future was shattered. You know, the typical mid-twenties canon event.

I started out with simple photography adventures- the parking garage down the street. The hike up the road. The illuminated pinball bar down the street. But I soon realized that photography was teaching me more about myself than I’d bargained for.

As time went on, my heartbreak went away and photography became an all-out obsession. Before I knew it, I was living in a Toyota Prius shooting every landscape I could find. I'd spend a few weeks out in nature, then a few weeks in the nearest city doing food delivery to pay the bills.

Jump forward to today, and I’m still out here shooting. I no longer live in the car, but those years built the foundation of my photography career. Today, I continue to believe in photography as a tool for self-growth.

Taking photos forces you to look at the world in a way you never initially imagined- and in those details, find elements of yourself.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • My current setup is a Sony a7rIV camera with a Sony 24-105 G f/4 lens. For ultra-wide scenes, I use a Sony 12-24mm G f/4 lens, and for long-distance shots I use a Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 lens.

    You can view my full equipment list here.

  • My entire knowledge base is available for free via Explorer University.

    Whether you’ve never touched a camera in your life or are a working professional, it covers everything from camera basics all the way to the most advanced Photoshop techniques.

    It’s everything you need to know, in one comprehensive flow.

  • Shoot me an email with you had in mind to nicholas@intricateexplorer.com I’ll try to get back to you within 48 hours.

  • The Grand Canyon, as cliche as it sounds, hits me in all the right places. There’s nowhere on Earth that gives me such a profound feeling of awe- every single time I visit.

  • Here’s a list of some buddies that do good business:

    Wedding DJ - Colorado Springs

    The company is run by Tyler, a lifelong buddy who is an incredible DJ that knows how to get a party absolutely rocking. I’d recommend him to anyone looking for music at their event.