The frames below are taken with the Holga. Gotta love that little plastic box.

Congrats Jordan and Laura :)

And then we went hiking. Here are a few shots from hiking Dog Mountain in the Columbia River Gorge, Washington side.

I’ll be traveling around quite a bit for the rest of the year and thought I’d open up some of my travel dates for shoots! If any of the dates and locations below work for you, send me an email (connect[at]carlzochphotography[dot]com) and we’ll work out the details! Check back as I’ll update the list from time to time.

Oklahoma City, OK – Most of May and June
Yosemite – June 4th – 6th
Austin, TX – July 6th – 8th
Hood River/Portland, OR – July 11th – Aug 1st
Baker City, OR – August 6th – 8th
Portland, OR – August 13th – 17th
Oklahoma City, OK – August 24th – 27th, September 7th – 10th
Portland, OR – September 28th – 30th
Oklahoma City, OK – November 7th – 12th

A few years ago Carl Was Here began. The only thing I knew is that I didn’t want some of my favorite images to die on a hard drive. I had no idea where it would lead or what kind of legs it would grow. I only knew that I should start something and let it ferment.

I’m beyond excited for Carl Was Here as it moves directly towards the lifestyle I’ve grown to love, long for and respect:  life outside and all the adventure it calls for. My dreams don’t stop at outdoor and adventure photography but scoot a bit beyond in search of ways to help preserve this planet and its most beautiful places.

My new site is rich with some of my favorite places, moments in time and people. Follow along as the adventures will expand.

My new site also has an online store! You’ll find fine art prints and some of my favorite Instagram shots available for purchase. Please share this with everyone you know. And their dog.

I will still be shooting a select number of weddings and portrait sessions each year, as I am and will always be deeply moved by people’s love together as well as their stories. I’m stoked, as I’ve already booked a number of shoots that will be photographed deep in the mountains. :)

I’m thankful for you who have followed along, however long you have.  If our paths haven’t already, I hope they will soon.

Cheers // Enjoy life.

Photos by Carl Zoch + Amy Seeley in Kansas City.

matt and anna hired me for a mentor session a while back in new jersey. we finished the session in the woods somewhere off of a highway. AND THAT DOESN’T SOUND CREEPY AT ALL. but really, these two are pretty awesome! be sure to check out and follow their work here.