I’m excited to share some news—four of my photographs have been accepted into the InFocus 2026 Photo Exhibit & Awards: Desert Shores, CA, Desert Totem, Defiant, and Fallen Star. Seeing these pieces chosen together feels pretty special, and honestly, a little surreal.
A bit about InFocus
InFocus has grown into one of the stronger photography showcases in Canada. They’ve been curating and celebrating thoughtful work for over a decade now, and every year the show brings together artists who approach their subjects with curiosity and heart.
I’ve followed the exhibition for a long time, and I’ve always admired how it highlights stories told through light, place, and mood. Having my own work included again this year means a lot.
One thing I love: visitors can vote for their favourite piece through the People’s Choice feature. It gives the whole exhibit a friendly, community feel.
A Bit About the Images
I was down around the Salton Sea in early February, and the whole trip had this quiet, lingering mood to it. Soft light, slow evenings, and a sense that the place was holding onto old stories. I spent a lot of time just standing there, letting the scene settle before taking the shot.
These four images are small pieces of those days, shaped by the stillness and the weight of the place.
DEFIANT
In the middle of nowhere, a rusted water tower rises like a relic from another time — weathered, worn, and yet unyielding. Framed by a violent wind and a calm desert sunrise, it tells a quiet story of endurance.
Desert Shores, CA
The old Desert Shores Fire Hall still stands at the edge of the Salton Sea—faded, graffitied, and hollow, yet somehow still clinging to presence. The colors of dawn don’t care about decay—they simply show up, lighting even the forgotten places.
fallen star
Somewhere on the edge of nowhere, a star crashed into the desert and nobody came to clean it up. This surreal installation at Bombay Beach caught fire under a pink-soaked sky — equal parts wonder and weird. The desert has a way of staging scenes that feel like myth and memory all at once.
desert totem
This surreal installation near Bombay Beach stood like a machine-age totem at the edge of the Salton Sea. The lone figure in frame wasn’t staged — he just wandered into the moment, perfectly timed against a sunset that painted the sky in molten gold.
Why this matters
Being part of InFocus again is a good reminder to keep going—to trust the path I’m on and continue shaping a voice that leans into mood, story, and stillness.
If you’re near Edmonton or Stony Plain early next year, I’d love for you to stop in and see the show. And if you happen to spot my work on the wall, I’d love to hear your thoughts.