Adventure Photography Portfolio | Bay Area Outdoor Sessions

Real moments in real places — shaped by natural light, movement, and the places you love.

Family Adventure Photography

Relaxed, playful time together in the outdoors—hiking, exploring, laughing, climbing trees, or simply being. Candid family moments shaped by shared adventure, sibling energy, and the natural flow of connection. Kids run free, parents unwind, and everyone feels like themselves in the places that matter most. No stiff poses, no studio backgrounds—just real families in real places.

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Family Adventure Shoot - Villa Monalvo Bay Area - Woman and Son
Bay Area Family Photography Shoot - Three children and an elderly woman blowing out candles on a birthday cake decorated with strawberries and blueberries, surrounded by white flowers
Hidden Villa Bay Area Family Session Two women sitting in a field of yellow flowers, smiling, with greenery and trees in the background.
Santa Cruz Mountains Family Adventure Photography Session Group of children and adults riding on and around an old, red, rusty truck outdoors in a natural setting with trees and grass.
Zions National Park - Full Day Family Adventure session - Group of five people posing on a wooden bridge in a mountainous, semi-arid landscape with bare trees and red cliffs in the background. Some are wearing masks, winter jackets, and hiking gear.
Zions National Park Full Day Family Adventure Session - Three people standing on a trail in a mountainous desert landscape with tall, snow-capped red rock peaks and sparse vegetation, cloudy sky in the background.
Wilder Ranch Santa Cruz Bay Area Family Adventure Photography Session Three women standing in front of a large white barn with red accents, wearing winter jackets and hats.
Bay Area Family Adventure session - Five young people posing on and around an old, abandoned truck in a field with bushes and trees in the background, in black and white.
Cactus Garden Palo Alto Family session - A group of four people smiling outdoors during autumn, standing in front of a tree with orange leaves, on a sunny day.
Bay Area Family Photography Session - A woman with long dark hair and four young boys
Bay Area Family Session Two young children, a girl and a boy, are smiling playfully at the camera. The girl, holding a stuffed animal, is sticking out her tongue and pointing her index finger up. The boy points to his cheek with a gentle smile, weari
Memorial Rose Garden San Jose - A family of three enjoying time together outdoors under a rose-covered archway in a park or garden. Family photography.
Cupertino Family photography session - Three people sitting on a stone park bench outdoors. A woman with black hair in a white top and floral skirt is in the center, with two boys on either side.
Family shot in Willow Glen San Jose mother and daughter standing in natural night light
Hidden Villa Los Altos Family Photography Session - Four young women standing close together outdoors in a wooded area, smiling at the camera.
Bay Area photography session - Two children smiling and facing each other outdoors, one with dark curly hair and the other with a dark blue turban.
Mountain View family photography adventure session - A young girl with a big smile, wearing a purple headscarf and a gray T-shirt, enjoying outdoors.
Yosemite family adventure photography session - A boy wearing a dark hoodie, glasses, and gloves playing in the snow, smiling.
Family photography session Palto Alto - A family of four standing outdoors in front of tall cacti and desert plants.
Family shot in Bay Area restaurant birthday party photography session - street lights behind lighting the scene
Adventure photography of a family Bay Area - Group of children and adults climbing and playing on a large tree outdoors.
Bay Area Adventure Family Photography - A young boy with dark hair and brown eyes, looking up at the camera with a smile, wearing a blue shirt with white trim.
San Jose Bay Area Adventure Photography - Young girl in pink jacket with hiking gear, wearing striped beanie, using a water nebulizer outdoors.
Bay Area Adventure Family Photography - A young girl with long dark hair standing outdoors in autumn with yellow leaves in the background, wearing a white cardigan, black shirt, and plaid skirt, smiling at the camera.

Personal Lifestyle and Couples Photography

Outdoor portrait sessions for individuals and couples embracing their own story—on trails, coastlines, or wherever you feel most alive. Solo lifestyle portraits for Instagram, dating profiles, and personal websites. Adventure sessions for couples who'd rather hike than pose in a park. Natural light, no studio, no awkward poses—just authentic moments in beautiful places."

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A woman smiling and dancing outdoors in a natural setting with string lights in the background, wearing a colorful patterned dress and teal earrings.
Young woman in school uniform walking on railroad tracks beside water with mountains in background.
A joyful man with glasses and gray hair jumping in the air against a mountain landscape background with blue sky and white clouds.
A woman smiling and holding a bunch of pink roses in a garden.
Personal branding photography session Willow Glen Bay Area - woman with long red hair in a dress with an abstract pattern standing on a balcony at night.
A woman standing in front of a graffitied wall, smiling, wearing a yellow puffer jacket, a dark dress with white stripes, and black knee-high boots.
An older man with glasses and a blue jacket smiling outdoors during autumn, standing on a path surrounded by yellow and green fall foliage.
A woman standing in front of a wooden wall with two small windows, wearing a brown knit hat, black puffer jacket, blue jeans, and purple sneakers.
Romantic couple session outdoor night photography session in Willow Glen San Jose - a couple sharing a kiss at night with blurred city lights in the background.
Smiling older man with sunglasses hiking outdoors, carrying a backpack, and wearing a watch and long-sleeve shirt.
An elderly man stands outdoors, wearing a red plaid jacket, gray pants, glasses, and a scarf, looking towards the horizon in front of a rocky cliff with water below.
A smiling middle-aged woman and man embracing outdoors in front of a large tree with fall foliage.
Two women walking together outdoors, smiling, holding hands, with trees and grass in the background, wearing red-toned clothing.
17 Mile Drive Bay Area Matthew Duncan Photography
Pacific Grove Couple Adventure Shoot
A young couple embracing outdoors near a body of water, smiling with eyes closed.
A woman with long black hair in a green T-shirt with white graphics, standing outdoors among white flowers and trees, smiling and holding a maroon jacket.
A man riding a mountain bike through a forest, wearing a helmet, goggles, a gray t-shirt, gloves, and shorts.
A young man standing outdoors near a tree with autumn-colored leaves, smiling and posing with one hand in his pocket.
Romantic couple photography in Bay Area San Jose romantic moment between a man and a woman at night, with city lights and blurred background.
A young woman with dark hair, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and a green skirt, standing outdoors in a forested area, holding a small bag and looking at the camera.
A woman wearing a gray knit hat, red fleece, black jacket, and black pants, sitting on a tree branch in a forested area, smiling at the camera.
A smiling woman wearing a gray knit beanie, a plaid scarf, and a red quilted jacket outdoors with trees in the background.
Pacific Grove Branding Photography
A smiling woman in a yellow sleeveless dress hugging a man in a light green shirt, standing in front of desert plants.
17 Mile Drive Pacific Grove Monterey by Matthew Duncan

Action Sports Photography

Dynamic coverage for climbers, trail runners, mountain bikers, backpackers, and skiers. Real effort, real light, real conditions. Sponsor-quality action shots and authentic athlete portraits that capture the grit, focus, and joy of pushing limits. No studio setups, no artificial staging—just you doing what you love in the places that challenge you.

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An older man rock climbing on an indoor or outdoor rock wall, wearing a blue helmet, glasses, a green shirt, and a watch, with climbing gloves, holding onto the rock with both hands.
Mountain biker wearing a helmet and orange shirt riding down a rocky trail with a scenic fjord and steep cliffs in the background.
A person in an orange jacket sits on a large rock formation overlooking a fjord surrounded by mountains with cloudy skies.
Hiker pushing a large boulder on a mountain trail overlooking a fjord with steep cliffs, clouds, and mist.
A person wearing a blue helmet climbing holds on a steep rocky cliff with a scenic view of a lake, mountains, and cloudy sky in the background.
A man rock climbing on a steep cliff, wearing a blue helmet, sunglasses, and climbing gear, with a safety rope attached.
A woman wearing a blue helmet and outdoor gear climbing a rocky mountain trail with safety ropes, surrounded by clouds.
Woman rock climbing on a steep outdoor cliff, wearing climbing gear and helmet, with mountains and water in the background.
A person wearing a blue helmet, orange jacket, and black pants climbing a steep rock face using metal rungs and safety gear.
A man in climbing gear, including a helmet and harness, stands outdoors on a snowy surface with a rocky mountain background, smiling and holding gloves.
A man in a white T-shirt and green climbing pants with an orange helmet looks up and smiles while rock climbing on a natural rock face with safety harness and ropes.
An ice climber wearing black gear, including a helmet and sunglasses, ascending inside a frozen ice cave using climbing tools and a rope.
A man dressed in an orange rain poncho and black outdoor clothing hiking on a grassy trail in a misty, wooded area, smiling at the camera.
A man wearing a white helmet and orange climbing pants is rock climbing on a steep, textured stone wall.
A person mountain biking on a narrow dirt trail on a grassy hillside, with fog on the right and some trees at the top of the hill under a clear blue sky.
A hiker with a backpack walking on a foggy trail through a wooded area with tall trees and mist surrounding him.
Two hikers wearing helmets and backpacks standing on rocks inside a glacier cave, with ice formations above and around them.
A man wake surfing on a lake, wearing a life jacket, water splashing around him as he rides on the wake.
People riding a banana boat on water, holding on tightly, with water splashing around them.
A person standing inside a narrow slot canyon with smooth, layered reddish-brown rock formations, holding a camera and looking up.
Riding along 17 Mile Drive Pacific Grove