I finally got the shots back from the Man Walk. Old film and old camera. I shot with my Nikon N2020. It was a rainy day and figured it would be a better choice to bang around in the back-country of Big Sur. Film…I remember those days. I want to keep our trail secret. But I will say this, “The Central Coast is full of surprises.”

Mike Handy and David Bidwell

Yours Truly



David Bidwell

Mike Handy

Building a fire in the rain



Luke Handy




John Handy



Buona Tabla

Rainy Burgers a la Hando

Luke going big!

The hills are alive

Cassi and Grace are such a part of Cambria that I find it hard to imagine not seeing them around town. However, Spring starts their travel season so I asked them to come by the studio for some casual shots. I’m glad I did. You guys are beautiful. Thanks for for the honor and have fun. The Central Coast is full of surprises.

If you know the story then you know these are historic shots. If you know them you know this is “so Danny and Suzy..” They were in town last week from Santa Barbara and stopped by. I love you both. The Central Coast is full of surprises.

Jessie Lee’s brother and sisters are in town for a visit and they stopped by the studio for some impromptu portraits. What a bunch of hams. This was fun and we had a lot of laughs. Thanks you guys, and it was a pleasure meeting you and spending time around the fire at the beach. Are there cars in Colorado? ~ JD

Surprise visits from good friends are fun. Chris is an athlete, father, spiritual and community leader. He has a great curve ball and he is a mean broom hockey player. One little known fact about Chris Milbrath is that he sang with Lenny Kravitz for a period in his early years. The Central Coast is full of surprises.

I’ve been testing lately. The Central Coast is full of surprises.

Vikki Hansen is a business woman here on the Central coast. She is always involved in cool projects and her trademark is class. I love working with people like Vikki.

Vikki Hansen’s latest project is a luxury assisted living home for elderly people called Cherish House here in Cambria. I was given the opportunity to shoot interiors for the Cherish House brochure. These photos are for her marketing and public relations endeavors.

The Central Coast is full of surprises.

Lucas Handy helped me make the shots of Jim Buckley the other day. Luke is an aspiring image maker. He also writes a regular column for the Monterey County Weekly. Thanks for your help Luke.

Jim Buckley is a legendary figure in Cambria and has been the energy behind the Pewter Plough Playhouse in Cambria since he started the small theater group over 30 years ago. You may read about the Pewter Plough Playhouse and the Buckleys on the Pewter Plough Playhouse website. I had asked Mr. Buckley if it would be ok if I came by and shot a few spontaneous portraits of him. Thank you Mr. Buckley for your generosity and wonderful attitude.

An early morn after the storm. Cold and crisp with tight little sounds and low slow movement from the sea. Birds acted surprised and the sand seemed thick and groggy, while seaweed huddled together. The sky was loud and proud, inspired clouds came forth. A good morning as we said goodbye to night.

The Central Coast is full of surprises.