Spring is coming!

Taken this morning in Cades Cove. Join us for Spring Workshop in April!

About.Me - New free bio page

Gorgeous layout to display photo and bio with social media links HERE.
Great for SEO!

Living for a Living: Paul Hassell's Light Business

My gifting, as I understand it. An article I wrote for the blog of author Austin L. Church.

WILD-erness!

Take it all in! Welcome the storm. Climb a tree, and feel the wind in your hands.

Get Creative this Winter!

A short article I wrote for the blog of the NANPA Summit in McAllen, TX. I'll speak at the conference on March 11, 2011. See some of you there.
Read the article; then get outside!

Elements of Art

Line-Value-Space-Shape-Texture-Value-Color-Form (http://bit.ly/abBgvx). Take a minute and see how these elements are at work in your photographic art.

Teton Valley at Sunrise

First light exploded in my periphery as I kicked crunchy-snow steps up 12,300ft Teewinot Mtn in the dark. I anchored my camera against the wall of rock with my body and made this image. Enjoy! - Grand Teton National Park.

This image is a new release!

Audio is Key!

The future of Ethiopia is looking up!

I hope you enjoy one of my most enriching projects in 2010 that I shot for the Tigrai Development Association. Peace and Salem!

Never Stop Exploring!

Get psyched for 2011. Wahoo!

2011, here we come!

Six encouraging hours of dreaming with those who love me resulted in this. Lovers of Light, get psyched for what's coming your way in the months and years ahead. A special thanks to Daniel Allen for all his wisdom in the process.

Dominican Republic - deep water soloing

Climbing some super sweet cliffs here in the DR! (photo by Scott Steele)

Dominican Republic - Bienvenidos!

Sunset over Santo Domingo.

Spiritual Field Guide - PILGRIM WALK

Here's a sneak peak into the book my mother Susanne and I have been working on for a couple years. Stay tuned for info on pre-ordering. First books to arrive in December (in time for Christmas)!

How sharp is Canon's 85mm f/1.2L II USM lens?

My accidental self portrait in the eye of this Ethiopian girl should sufficiently answer the question. (click image for larger view)

Hawaii: Lava and Sea

Possibly the heaviest event I've ever witnessed in nature. It will be awhile before I have words to describe the magnitude of what occurred last night. (exposures: 0.05-1.0 sec @f/4-f/9, ISO 250-800)

Hawaii: Black Sand Beach

Woke this morning to a sunrise over graphite-black sand. Black sand beaches are a unique geological occurrence along the Big Island's volcanic southern coast. Looking closer into the surf, I noticed several flippers and heads bobbing beneath the whitewash. A few moments later, I threw on the snorkel mask, and I was out swimming among a dozen endangered green sea turtles.

Hawaii: Trek to the Wettest Place on Earth

Sunrise near the top of the "wettest place on earth." We trekked all the way up to the summit ridge in the dark using headlamps and some sketchy ropes. The view over distant mountain ranges was stunning. On the way down, I ate an entire rainforest full of grape-apples for sustenance. So sweet!

Hawaii: Farming in Paradise

Fields of Hawaii's widespread crop, Taro. Its root is harvested and made into all sorts of foods including Taro burgers that can be purchased here at McDonalds. (click images for larger view).

Hawaii: by Moonlight

Just one moon ago, we were at the bottom of the Grand Canyon along the CO River.

Last night, I was out on the beaches of Kauai, HI as the full moon rose again. I really can't say enough about my newfound passion for this natural light source. Before these last two moons, I had never even studied this possibility. The opportunities are endless, but last night I chose to observe and photograph a freshwater creek flowing into the Pacific beneath the moon's light. The intricate sand patterns and slivers of light were gorgeous. (exposures: approx... 30 sec @ f/8, ISO 160)