From the Sidelines to the Sacraments: My Journey into the Catholic Church
And I thought: If this level of evil is real, then the opposite must also be real. There has to be a corresponding good. There has to be God.
Wyoming Army ROTC Field Training Exercise: A Father's Reflection on Leadership and Legacy
In April 2025, I made a 2,400-mile round-trip drive from Sacramento to Laramie, Wyoming, stopping in Guernsey for a weekend I’ll never forget. I was there to spend a few days with my son Ryan, a senior in the University of Wyoming’s Army ROTC program, as he and his fellow seniors ran their culminating training event—the Joint Field Training Exercise (JFTX).
Sacramento Fashion Week 2025 – A Photographer’s Perspective
Fashion Week always brings a mix of creativity, spontaneity, and technical challenges. This year at Sacramento Fashion Week, held at the Crocker Art Museum, I set out with a clear vision of how I wanted to capture the event. Over two nights, I experimented with lens choices, lighting techniques, and visual storytelling,
Cruising Reflections: A Photographer's Journey Through Alaska
Cruising was an entirely novel experience for me, and I approached it with a blend of excitement and curiosity. While I had heard countless stories about the joys of cruising, nothing could have prepared me for the immersive adventure that lay ahead.
Setting Sail on My Maiden Voyage
As I boarded the Ruby Princess, I was welcomed by the friendly and professional staff. This was my first taste of the exceptional service that Princess Cruises is renowned for. The ease of embarkation set a positive tone for the journey, and I felt a sense of anticipation building as we set sail from San Francisco and headed toward the Golden Gate Bridge.
Reflections of a Fitness Journey: 55 Years Strong
Standing on the precipice of my 55th birthday, I am drawn into a retrospective journey, retracing the steps that have led me here. For over four decades, I have embraced a lifestyle synonymous with physical health, resilience, and an unswerving commitment to fitness. This has been my journey, transforming from an asthmatic, skinny middle-schooler to a paragon of health and fitness.
Exploring Death Valley National Park with Family
As a photographer, I was eager to capture the stunning vistas and unique landscapes of Death Valley. But even more than that, I was looking forward to spending quality time with my loved ones and exploring all that this amazing park had to offer.
Life In The Gym
I realized the other day that this year marks 40 years that I've been working out in the gym. Other than during the pandemic, I've not been away from the gym for more than two weeks at a time. Not to give away my age, but I started as a very young teenager.
I consider the two most influential men in my life being my father, John Engle and Bill Cambera. This post is mainly about Bill and his influence on my life.