Roads and Red Threads on Film

In an ever-changing, fast paced culture overstimulated by technology, shooting film gives us memories that inspire us to return to a simpler, more sentimental time where we write to each other by mail, live out of a suitcase, explore with an open mind, and drive without a destination. I made these images using Kodak portra 400 speed film.

Ashton and Cara fight the wind on Mount Evans at sunrise.

Ashton, Juliana and Cara race down a hill at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Catya, Juliana, Ashton, and Cara stare at their reflections near Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Juliana relaxes in cool waters at Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Juliana, Catya, and Cara makes sandwiches for lunch near the capitol building in Marfa, Texas.

A pink airstream serves as a homestay for guests at El Cosmico in Marfa, Texas.

The Lincoln Inn houses travelers across the US every year in Marfa, Texas.

Cara poses in front of a mural designed by Allison Hall in Marfa, Texas.

Catya, Juliana, and Cara dork around in a field in Guadalupe National Park.

Catya and Cara try. to air out their sweat by jumping around in Guadalupe National Park.

Juliana, Cara, and Catya try to cool off after a strenuous hike in Guadalupe National Park.

Cara climbs the fence for a better sunset view while Catya combs through her hair at Guadalupe National Park.

Juliana, Cara, and Catya dork around at White Sands National Park.

Cara, Stacey, Catya and Juliana enjoy fireside chicken and peppers behind a Santa Fe sunset.

Juliana, Cara and Catya catch up with online classes, internships and travel plans at a local coffee shop in Santa Fe.

Juliana, Cara and Catya get on all fours to climb up Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona.

Golden Hour strikes Sedona, Arizona from the summit of Cathedral Rock.

The sun tickles peaks and valleys of Sedona, Arizona.

Cara wanders through a quirky book store in New Orleans.

Catya, Juliana and Cara cross a busy street in New Orleans.

Taylor, Juliana, Cara and Catya browse vintage clothing in Austin, Texas.

Cara opens up a new bottle of coffee creamer for her cold brew concentrate after a sweaty night camping in Big Bend National Park.

Cara, Juliana and Catya run down an empty highway just outside Big Bend National Park.

Pink flowers bloom beside cacti right outside Big Bend National Park.

Catya catches her breath atop a boulder in Big Bend National Park.

Juliana, Catya and Cara chase a rainbow after a huge thunderstorm hit Big Bend National Park.

Cara laughs at Juliana while she brushes her teeth at a campsite in Big Bend National Park.

Juliana brushes her teeth just after sunrise at a campsite in Big Bend National Park.

Cara, Juliana and Catya enjoy some air conditioning after sweating for miles in Marfa, Texas.

Cara coming up for air after plunging into the cold water at Slide Rock state park.

Catya splashing around the shallow end at Slide Rock state park while Cara and Juliana contemplate going down the natural water slide.

Cara and Juliana floating along with the current at Slide Rock state park.

The sun and wind dance with a quirky Joshua tree.

Juliana, Catya and Cara dance to the Head and the Heart at Joshua Tree National Park.

Catya and Cara watch the sunset at Joshua Tree National Park.

Juliana dances with her shadow at Joshua Tree National Park.

The sun boldly proclaims its light to the cactus garden.

Catya watches the sunrise at Joshua Tree National Park.

Salvation mountains provides a colorful space for reflection and self-discovery.

Cara explores even the detailed corners and adornments of Salvation Mountain.

Locals and travelers prepare for sunset and evening swims along the pacific coast.