After years of producing other people’s visions with big budgets and big crews, I’m drawn to the simplicity of a camera (phone!) in hand. These aren’t polished photographs; I'm just putting them here for fun. Part of Going Cognito is sharing how I notice the world—with the hope of finding new co-conspirators along the way.

Close-up of dry, cracked and uneven rocky terrain with patches of green grass.
Row of green leafy vegetables growing in a garden with a rocky hill in the background during sunset.
Close-up of shallow ocean water meeting sandy beach with small shells and seaweed.
Empty hallway with beige walls, brown patterned carpet, ceiling lights, and a potted plant at the end.
A young girl with curly hair laying on a pillow on the floor under a beige sofa, smiling and looking at the camera, with her legs and arms entangled around the furniture in a playful pose in a living room.
A young man with dark wavy hair standing in a cluttered room with windows, black curtains, and bookshelves, surrounded by floating yellow bananas.
The sun partially hidden behind gray clouds, with orange and yellow hues, framed by tree branches on the left and right.
Hilly landscape with tall palm trees on top of the hill and dense green foliage below.
A person's upper arm with a smiley face tattoo, a small scab or injury above the tattoo, and some redness or skin irritation around the area.
Assorted candies, gum, and snacks on store shelves, including AirHeads, Pulp Patch, and Lollipops, with cleaning supplies and personal care products on the top shelf.
City street with buildings, signs, and murals, including a large neon sign for Jensen's Recreation Center, a painted advertisement for a shop at 1702 Sunset, and various storefronts and street banners under a clear blue sky.
Outdoor shower area with wooden walls and shelves holding shells and bottles, towels hanging on hooks, a potted plant, and a garden in the background.
A woman with dark hair in a top knot sits on a weathered wooden bench on a deck, facing away, overlooking trees and pink flowers. A small, curly-haired dog lies on the deck near her.
Nighttime cityscape with houses and neighborhood lights, smoke and orange glow from a nearby wildfire on hills in the distance.
Palm trees in a park with a church steeple and dome in the background, under a clear sky.
A black sedan parked next to a sign that reads 'PAG' and part of another word 'STORE.' The car is surrounded by green trees in the background, and a driver and passenger are visible inside.
People gathered inside a house, visible through large windows, with some standing and sitting around illuminated by lamps at night.
A sculpture of a woman's face with multiple reflections, showing different angles.
Woman with black hair wearing a large straw hat, smoking a cigarette, standing against a wooden wall.
A person in a swimming pool wearing goggles, reaching towards the camera, with a plastic ring floating on the water's surface.
A pair of high heel shoes hanging from a wire above a row of palm trees, with cloudy sky in the background.
A dirt pathway winding through a vibrant yellow flowering bush on both sides with trees in the background and a blue sky above.
Shadow of a decorative metal fence cast on a concrete sidewalk with scattered dry leaves.
A rustic wooden garage door with graffiti that reads 'F*** Donald Trump,' with an old tire and some greenery nearby.
A vintage white and red car parked on the street in front of a donut shop with a sign advertising ice cream, hot dogs, and cigarettes. The shop has an American flag and a Mexican flag hanging out front. There are other cars parked along the street an