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It has been 1 year and 1 day since I was able to capture the Come NEOWISE rising over Mt Rainier. This was a once in a lifetime experience for two reasons, first being this lookout has now been taken down for restoration and will not be built back until 2023; also because Comet NEOWISE will not be back for 6,766 years.
This trip was the beginning of many adventures last year and helped me fall in love with backpacking and push my photography to newer levels. I can’t wait to share more memories and hopefully many more beautiful pictures for you guys.
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#memories #flashback #throwback #motivationmonday #mtrainier #mtrainierwatch @mtranierwatch @fujifilm @glazerscamera #glazerscamera #PNW #pnwwonderland #nwfirelookouts @nwfirelookouts by @heywilliamhey

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5 years ago

Woke up early Saturday and watched the sunrise over Seattle. I’m usually on the mountains every weekend, but took this weekend off after taking a hard tumble and hurting my ribs. It was nice having a staycation with @queerlatin_mountainman #seattle #sunrise #goldenhour #cityscape #myfujifilmlegacy #glazerscamera #ilovemycity #fujifilm_northamerica taken in Seattle, Washington by @heywilliamhey

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5 years ago

Who is missing summer camping? #pnwastrophotography #longexposure #astrophotography #myfujifilmlegacy #mountbaker #pacificnorthwest #pnw #backpacking #mountainlife #neverstopexploring #glazerscamera #caughtonsamyang taken in Mount Baker Wilderness by @heywilliamhey

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6 years ago

Attending Burning man for the second time was another wild journey.
From dancing the night away in a dust storm, to hugging friends at sunrise,
riding our bikes around at night,
searching for hours to find friends
Only to stumble upon friends not seen in years, attending a wedding that I walked over an hour to make on time,
DJing for my camp and finding my flow state,
fixing my tent zipper during a wind storm,
backing up a trailer,
Fixing our bikes with zip ties In the middle of the deep playa,
putting a chain back on my bike,
getting a generator started
and many more amazing memories.

This burn taught me, I can do anything I put my mind to and my curious mind doesn’t stop wanting to learn more.

But the most important thing this burn showed me is your life will be full of surprises, good and bad. Life gives you ups and downs.
What matters the most is having a tribe of friends who support you. Who love you who help you shine brighter than you could ever shine alone. Friends who rely on you for support as well. When you find your tribe and people your life becomes so much sweeter.
Thank you everyone I met at burning man this year.
And to my playa coven, thank you for being such amazing people. May next year be even more amazing. #broomstickparking2026

I can’t wait to keep chasing more amazing moments with beautiful souls.
I am in this life to learn, try, fail, pivot, change my life, grow, heal, teach, explore, and love.
#burningman #bm by @heywilliamhey

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2 days ago

@danielgarcia.me brought out this cool tracker to film some of my and @iamtrancemusic s b2b at camp for the @aboveandbeyond Group Therapy 700. What an amazing weekend. Thanks for every bright light that made it even better. 😊 by @heywilliamhey

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17 days ago

Everyone has an idea in their mind about what Burning Man is.
But there is no explaining it until you go and see that it truly is a choose-your-own-adventure experience. Last year, after turning down invitations for 10 years, I finally decided it was my time.

When I went, my life was in a very dark place. Emotionally, I had just said goodbye to a life I created with a special person—a life we built with every intention of it being forever. But sometimes life comes at you, and you have to roll with the punches.

While at the burn, I was faced with every emotion, every insecurity, and all the childhood trauma I had spent a lifetime running away from. Broken down and crying in the middle of the desert, completely alone and homesick, something shifted.

I picked myself up and decided it was time to choose me. It was time to believe in myself, remember who I am, and share the gifts I’ve kept hidden my whole life.
Yes, I take beautiful pictures. Yes, I love sharing amazing memories online. But I made a commitment to become more vulnerable and open. Still, for the last year, I’ve hardly shared any of my writings.

Before I embark on my second trip to the playa, I wanted to share this poem, as a push to be more open with the world—which is still a scary feeling. I no longer care if people judge me or form opinions about my life. I know who I am. I just want to be open and honest.
I am a lover.
I am a romantic.
I am a poet.
I am a dreamer.
I am a bright light.
I am a healer.
I am an amazing friend.
And I am an artist with a dream to create beautiful works that touch people’s hearts and souls.

Today, I am choosing to hug my younger self and give him so much love. I choose to tell baby William that he is wonderful, talented, and different in the best ways. He doesn’t have to fit in to feel special. He just needs to believe in himself and love himself.

You are good enough. You are loved. You belong here. You deserve to feel all the love. You deserve to feel wanted and chosen. You deserve to feel appreciated. You deserve to share your enormous heart with the world, instead of keeping it locked up and hidden away. ✨🔥 #poetry #selflove #burningman by @heywilliamhey

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My life has been a constant soundtrack of music playing in my mind. I have curated countless playlists over the years. Each time I go back and listen I can remember the feelings, the memories, the lives I used to live. The times music helped me through dark sad times and motivated me in other times to keep going, keep dancing and keep chasing new experiences with a curious mind.

@pnwgod pushed me to dj for a year and basically forced me to give it a try two months ago. Instantly I was hooked. I’m only two months into learning the ropes and just having fun with it.
I woke up this morning inspired to practice no shirt, just coffee and music. instantly, I got into a flow state and felt like I was just lost in the moment. All three of these songs were picked on the fly, no cue points, or loops in mind. I just felt the beat and let my heart guide me. It would mean a lot to me if you take a listen and let me know what you think. Im very proud of how im progressing and I’m just getting started. I can’t wait to learn as much as possible and share my vulnerability through music. #yolo #music #flowstate taken in Seattle, Washington by @heywilliamhey

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a month ago

One day you look yourself in the mirror and say I’m so worth everything I want. You make a decision to change your life, again. Over the next year and a half you fight through the pain keep going, then you wake up and realize how much has changed. I’m so thankful for the most amazing life with people who chose to see the good. We started off this camping trip socked in by smoke from forest fires but everyone still chose to make the most of it. Halfway through the day the smoke blew away and we were all blessed with the best views. Dancing in the shallows of rainbow point for hours. Letting go of our worries and enjoying the most amazing camping trip. Cheers to many more and cheers all of the people in my life who make every moment just a little more bright by being in it. Cheers to belly’s hurting from laughing so much and a heart full of appreciation. by @heywilliamhey

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I am a sponge, and I want more from this life. I made that decision at 19 and haven’t stopped asking for more—more knowledge, travel, dancing, and a deeper understanding of this wild world. I want more compassion and the realization that we are all just fragile people trying to learn how to be human.
Working in my field, I see how cruel life can be, and how quickly it can change in the blink of an eye. We all hide behind facades, struggling behind closed doors. But even when life gets messy, you don’t have to break. You just have to sit in your heart, experience every emotion, and remember to love yourself in the hardest times.
For 36 years, I’ve been running from myself. I live in my head, creating a thousand different versions of reality. I’ve always written my feelings in a journal, but I was always too scared to share who I truly am. This past year, though, I chose vulnerability. I started sharing my joys, my authentic, goofy self, and the ugly sides also, the insecure, shy kid who never felt good enough. I remember being 21, looking in the mirror, hating every inch of myself, and almost vanishing from this earth. I was saved by a good friend who didn’t even know they were saving me.
Fifteen years of high highs and rock-bottom lows later, I survived. Through therapy, introspection, and self-love, I finally woke up and realized how much I love the person I’ve become. I have amazing people in my life who shine a light when I feel dim, and who gave me a safe space to cry my eyes out when I was smiling through the pain. Thank you for giving me space to make mistakes, evolve, and grow.
This weekend helped me realize how far I’ve come and how much farther I want to go. The thing I’ve dreamed about will slip away if I don’t take a chance and jump. My life is changing more than I ever expected, but now that I truly love myself, I can shine brighter than ever before. To all my friends: thank you. I am so lucky for the life I’ve been dreaming of, and I can’t wait to manifest more. taken in Re/Evolution: Summerjam Music and Camping Festival by @heywilliamhey

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2 months ago

Sharing some vertical shots from last weekend. #astrophotographer #longexposures #stars #pnw by @heywilliamhey

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2 months ago

I finally made it out to the mountains again. @bahjillian thanks helping me get back to nature and letting me be passenger princess. I needed this escape last weekend. 🤗 🧜🏼‍♂️
Summer nights
Good vibes
Star filed skies
A cool breeze
Long talks
In Times like these,
I remember how lucky I am
We live in a beautiful world. 🌎 #backpacking #washington #alpinelake #longexposure #myfujifilmlegacy @fujifilmx_us taken in North Cascades by @heywilliamhey

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2 months ago

First year attending @anypatchofgrass with my crew of grassholes! I’m mind blown at what an amazing experience it was. A weekend full of art love and self expression with the best people! I have so much love and appreciation for everyone who made this weekend so special. by @heywilliamhey

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