While I did travel this year, many of those trips were centered around family rather than photography - so for 2026, I’m sharing a collection pulled from my archives. These images span places I love, stories I treasure, and moments that still make me smile. I hope this year’s calendar brings you a little beauty each month.
Cover Image – Lobster Buoys, Boothbay, Maine
Boothbay is such a charming coastal town - full of New England character, weathered textures, and that timeless working-harbor feel. These colorful lobster buoys instantly take me back to wandering the docks and soaking in the seaside atmosphere.
January – Winter in Yellowstone National Park
There is something undeniably magical about Yellowstone in winter. Snow softens the landscape, wildlife moves quietly through frosted valleys, and - my favorite - the park feels wonderfully empty. With access limited to snowcoaches and snowmobiles, winter mornings here feel like you have the whole world to yourself.
February – Winter in Grand Teton National Park
If there’s a place that never loses its magic for me, it’s the Tetons. Crisp winter air, sunshine glowing off the peaks, and that unforgettable silhouette - being anywhere with a Teton view feels like the perfect way to brighten a cold February day.
March – Mormon Row, Grand Teton National Park
Many people know the famous barn at Mormon Row, often called the most photographed barn in America - but there are actually two historic barns along this stretch. This is the lesser-known one, full of character and sitting quietly beneath the mountains. It’s one of my favorite reminders that even iconic places have hidden corners.
April – The Paint Manufactory, Gloucester, Massachusetts
Perched on the point of Rocky Neck sits the historic Tarr and Wonson Copper Paint Factory. Built in 1863, it produced copper-based paints that helped keep the bottoms of boats free from barnacles and marine growth. I love how New England holds onto its stories, and this weathered waterfront building is a beautiful piece of that history.
May – Seagulls at Sunset, Daytona Beach, Florida
Volleyball has taken us to Daytona Beach for many years, so returning during Ansley’s senior season felt full-circle. I’ve always had a fondness for abandoned structures, so these old pier pilings at sunset immediately caught my eye. Paired with the seagulls flying through warm evening light, it felt like the perfect moment to capture.
June – Sunrise at Blowing Rocks Preserve, Jupiter, Florida
This was one of my favorite discoveries - I had no idea Florida had a coastline like this. Blowing Rocks Preserve features the largest limestone formation on the Atlantic coast, carved by wind and waves over centuries. Watching the sun rise over this rugged shoreline was something I’ll never forget, and it’s a place I can’t wait to return to.
July – Sunset at Juno Beach Pier, Florida
Most people walk to the end of a pier for the view, but I always love the perspective from underneath. The current Juno Beach Pier was rebuilt and reopened in 1999 after the original was destroyed in 1984. The symmetry, structure, and glow of a Florida sunset make this spot a favorite year after year.
August – Tybee Island Lighthouse, Tybee Island, Georgia
My love of lighthouses runs deep, so visiting this one was especially fun. Our daughter Ansley spent the summer interning as a photographer for the Savannah Bananas, and during one of our visits we took a little day trip to Tybee Island. The lighthouse - Georgia’s oldest and tallest - was a highlight, and it was special to see the beach she’d been exploring on her days off.
September – Rockland Harbor by Air, Rockland, Maine
This spot became an instant favorite when I visited last fall. Completed in 1902, the Rockland Breakwater Light is still an active lighthouse today. I arrived late in the day and ended up with the whole place to myself. Although I’m still a little intimidated by drones, I had carried mine all the way out - so I took a deep breath, launched it over the water, and was so glad I did.
October – Rockland Harbor Breakwater Walkway, Maine
Just after capturing September’s image, I turned my attention to the remarkable breakwater itself. Stretching 7/8 of a mile, it’s made of precisely cut granite blocks constructed between 1881 and 1899. Walking this long causeway toward the lighthouse feels like stepping through time, surrounded by ocean on both sides.
November – Owls Head from Above, Owls Head Lighthouse, Maine
Continuing the lighthouse theme, I made a short drive from Rockland to visit Owls Head. Once again, I lucked out and had the place entirely to myself. Built in 1852 and still active, Owls Head Lighthouse sits high above the bay. I captured both ground and aerial views that morning, enjoying the peaceful quiet and soft coastal light.
December – Last Light on the Tetons, Jackson, Wyoming
Ending the year with the Tetons felt perfect. I love finding new perspectives of this iconic range, and on this winter evening the final light of the day settled beautifully across a snow-covered field. It was one of those moments when you just know you need to stop, take it in, and make an image…or two!
As you flip through the months of this calendar, I hope these images bring you a little beauty, a bit of adventure, and a reminder of the simple magic found in the places we love. Whether it’s a rugged coastline, a quiet lighthouse, or the glow of the Tetons at day’s end, each photograph holds a story that I’m grateful to share.
