After my time in Southern California I shot up north to my old stomping grounds in the Bay Area. My first stop was Monterey, where I visited Light & Motion in Marina where I learned all about their assembly process and the different types of lights and housings they make!

After Marina I went up to San Francisco where my first stop was the California Academy of Sciences. Elliot Jessup, the Diving Safety Officer, gave me a tour of the facilities – I had no idea there was so much going on behind the scenes! In addition to a tour, I also got to dive in their California Coast exhibit! 

Waving hello to the tiny fans and doing some tank cleaning

 

During my stay in SF I was hosted by Sara Shoemaker Lind, past scholar and amazing photographer. With Sara I got to learn about different techniques, cameras, and good workflow habits!

Check out two of my shots from our visit to the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park:

And not to be left unmentioned, I got to hang out with a next generation scuba diver – Sara’s daughter, Celeste!