Photography collection by NerdVista

Photo Stories

Real experiences behind each image

Abandoned church in Puerto Rico

The Church That Called Me Back

The road from our resort to the main highway became our daily routine. Each day I passed an abandoned church that whispered to me, until on our last morning in Puerto Rico, I finally stopped.

June 2025 Travel Story
Bridge shot showcasing the journey from iPhone to DSLR

Learning Photography Backwards

Bought my first camera for its RAW capability, avoided that feature completely, then learned photography through six years of iPhone shots. Sometimes the best learning happens when you stop overthinking the gear.

May 2016 Gear Journey