Christmas in Sedona

So I spent the 4 days around Christmas this year camping and mountain biking around Sedona, Arizona. If you've never been there, words can't describe the spectacular beauty of the place. The contrast of red and white rock, against the green conifers turns every view into an aesthetic dream. Fortunately the only things better than the view are the trails, so I didn't take too many photos. Here are just a few of my favorites.

Enjoy,
Tyler Gates
Good Life Photography

Happy Holidays!

Happy Hanuhkah, Christmas, Kwanza, Winterfest, Festivus, or whatever you're celebrating this time of year! No matter what we're celebrating it seems to be the season for giving, and what would be better than an awesome print for your loved one? Any and all of my work is available for sale. So feel free to browse through my blog, my website, and especially my for sale page. If you see something you like just let me know. Prices vary depending on the image, size, and the finish you would prefer, but they're all very affordable.

I hope to hear from you soon and enjoy looking through my photos.

Tyler Gates
Good Life Photography

Just a Reminder

I know a lot of you check out my blog, but have you seen my website? It's true that the latest is on my blog but there are hundreds more on my website. Feel free to look through the galleries, as well as the "For Sale" galleries for prints you can order right through my website. You can pay securely through PayPal with either a PayPal account or with a credit card. Shipping for the prints is a flat $5. Also, any of my images are for sale, so if you see one on the blog, or in a gallery on the site, just let me know which image it is and an approximate size and I'll let you know what available and for what price.

Thanks for checking my stuff out.
Tyler Gates
Good Life Photography

The Grand Canyon

My first trip to the Grand Canyon was unfortunately so early on in my life that I have no recollection of it all. However, 19 years later I finally made another trip. Walking up to Mather Point on the South Rim and watching the huge expanse open up in front of me is something I will never forget. Since then I have gone back two more times, and I plan on going back as many times as I can. With it's endless trails, climbing, and beautiful scenery, I can't imagine ever getting tired of being there. In my dream of life after photography I'll make it a must on the list of places to be a campground host.

On a side note, I shot mostly 120 film up while up at the Canyon, with my early 1950's Ansco Deluxe. While shooting I couldn't help imagining a time when the park was filled with people shooting the same old bellows cameras and Kodak Brownies. I'm currently waiting on that film to be processed. But in the mean time here is a digital one to hold you over.

Enjoy
Tyler Gates
Good Life Photography

Recent Photos

Last week my buddy Grant stopped by during a road trip of the south in his veggie oil powered VW wagon. He was here for 2 days and we managed to pack as much in as possible. Here are a few photos I took while showing him around, and exploring with him.
Enjoy.

One of the waterfalls in La Milagrosa Canyon

Pine trees and snow at the top of Mt. Lemmon.

This valley has become my favorite spot to shoot, a view from Mt. Lemmon.

This is a view from my favorite vista along the Catalina Highway up Mt. Lemmon.
It's called the 7 Cataracts Vista and I always stop here with people to show the shell of a van that was driven off the cliff. And until this day I had never seen the huge waterfalls flowing. It was a mostly cloudy day, and waiting around gave me the perfect light on the falls. I'd love to hike there next time we get a lot of rain.