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 five dollar selfie stick.

My only motivation at the time was to impress girls, as I was going through a fairly large breakup and didn't know what to do about it. You know, the typical mid-twenties canon event.

I started out with simple photography adventures- the parking garage down the street. The rock formation up the road. The illuminated pinball bar. But the more I went out the more I realized that every shoot taught me a little about myself.

Little by little, I felt myself growing, and the more I explored, the more my heartbreak seemed to go away.

Jump forward eight years, and I’m still out shooting. Although I explore primarily for the thrill of it these days, I continue to believe in adventure photography as a tool for self-growth.

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

Mission

Simply put, my mission is to explore more.

I live this mission by dropping weekly adventures and teaching students around the world how to shoot.

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@intricate.media. I’ll try to get back to you within 48 hours.

    You can check out out my portrait, real estate, and product photography portfolio on my business website, Intricate Media.

  • 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.