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washington born, spanish at heart

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I took pictures of meat and they got published. Really.

I recently had some work grace the pages of 425 Magazine. I admittedly still rush to the store to see what these look like in print- every time. Turns me back into a kid in about five seconds. Back in school working for the Daily Evergreen I did the same thing, always grabbing the newspaper on my way to class.

After turning in some photos for a series, I never know how they will be used. It's fun to make some photos, send them to design professionals, pick up a tangible copy of it, and see how they chose to use it.

I'm always thankful for the people behind these photos, because they are the ones I credit with doing 99% of the work. They take pride in their professions and make beautiful food. I show up merely for one day with the goal of translating that to you in a photo.

If you can't make it to a store, (shame) then check out the online feature here:

Thanks for being here. Thanks for being you. 

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These and more coming up on @respectmyregion soon!! @nipseyhussle & The @showbox threw quite the party. (at Showbox SoDo)

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Good morning Seattle (at Queen Anne, Seattle)

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Tacoma for president (at Tacoma, Washington)

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Currently (at 1000 Steps)

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The impressive thing about the space needle to me is that it was built in 1962, and now represents a culture and lifestyle in 2016. Transcendent design that a community can rally around. Can you dig it? (at Space Needle)

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7:37 p.m. on September 3rd at Martin Stadium in Pullman, WA #gocougs

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Good morning from the golf course! 6AM today at Chambers Bay (at Chambers Bay)

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Voting is open on the page for my second piece! Visit @shootthet_tac to vote

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Chyeaa! The @shootthet_tac photo contest is here. Follow along to see more local photographers showcasing Tacoma with their unique styles. This is my first submission! Shooting cities is pretty fun but often I notice the same images are repeated over and over. This year my goal is to show the essence of our underrated city from a more unique perspective. Follow along and contribute! #shootthet (at 11th Street Bridge)

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When it feels like Cali but looks like home

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Feeling this weather lately. And this active volcano. She's nice too 🏔 #pnw (at Gig Harbor, Washington)

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the tacoma narrows bridge from sea level in gig harbor, washington

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Sometimes people don't see your vision. That's fine! They aren't you. Some people think you're crazy for your ideas and outlook but hey- they thought that about the Wright brothers too and check out where I took this photograph from. If you do what you love it'll be worth it in the end.. keep grinding!! (at Tacoma Narrows Bridge)

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I am reflecting on my trip to Pullman as I edit through some grad photos. WSU is great. You meet new people, inevitably see them everywhere, and make new friends in the process. Oh. And the 🍻🍺🍾 I'm thankful to have that place in my life! Go Cougs! (at WSU Bryan Hall)

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Simplicity at its finest down in pacific beach (at Pacific Beach, San Diego)

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Heading home from Pullman tomorrow! It's been a fun two weeks (at Washington State University)