Dillon Beach North Fork American River and I couldn’t help but

and I couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement at what I captured

5 hours away

the balance of color

and of course the waterfall dripping down the river bank

Dillon Beach North Fork American River and I couldn’t help but**The Ray at Dillon Beach** This was my first commissioned photographmy first chance to prove to myself that I had what it takes to create something meaningful. A couple had reached out to me, asking if I could capture the beauty of Dillon Beach, where they had gotten engaged. This place meant the world to them, and they wanted a framed piece for their homea tangible reminder of the moment their story began. I knew the weight of that request. This