Aptos, California

below are the images that I took in my hometown, as I go back and visit more there will be more added to this page.

location

Aptos is an unincorporated town in Santa Cruz County, California, United States. The town is made up of several small villages, which together form Aptos: Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley, Aptos Village, Cabrillo, Seacliff, Rio del Mar, and Seascape. This is where I was raised for most of my life and I try to go back when I can. It has plenty of variety in scenery, from the small beaches, big beaches, and mountains it has provided ample locations for my photography, especially when I was first starting out.

inspiration and why I started taking photos

I was never a very artistic kid, I was raised going to art class after art class year after year (required classes by the school) and never found any style that I was decent at. I always loved photography due to the ability to capture a real-life moment that, in most cases, can't be recreated due to anything from lighting, weather, or the simple constant change that our planet undergoes every day. Once everything got shut down due to COVID, I got a camera and with everyone staying inside, I got outside every chance I got to try and perfect my trade. from sharing them with my family to starting a Instagram, I have been learning new methods and techniques every chance I have to take that once-in-a-lifetime, perfect shop.

San Clemente

location
San Clemente is a city in Orange County, California. It's known for San Onofre and San Clemente state beaches, running along the coast, the Beach Trail offers sea views and green parks.

Why I moved to San Clemente

My job ended up making me move down to San Clemente, follow along while I find new spots to take photos and use the opportunity to learn new techniques.