Hello, My Name is Justin!

A little bit about myself

I like to think of myself as a pretty honest and unassuming guy, just trying to do the best I can with the time I have. In my day job I help people make computers do things. Sometimes the computers are big, sometimes they're small, and sometimes they talk. Outside of work I enjoy running, drinking pints of tasty craft beer, and of course spending time with friends and family. I want to spend more time hiking and fishing - trying to fix that.

Michigan raised, and a Midwesterner to the core, but I've called the Pacific Northwest home for a good long while now. At present that means Tacoma, WA. I believe this is the best city the PNW has to offer and if you disagree you're wrong!

Recent Photos

Pam and Justin walk arm-in-arm across a manicured lawn at golden hour, both smiling and laughing together. The bride wears a simple white V-neck gown with a side slit and holds a greenery bouquet, while the groom wears a dark gray suit with vest and light green tie, with a small boutonniere. Behind them is a serene pond surrounded by pine trees with warm afternoon sunlight filtering through. Most who know us will either say 'about time' or 'I thought you were already married'. Surprise!! I'm not the type to gush to much in public - neither of us are - but I will say that I'm very very happy and it was an incredible day. One heck of a party! Justin is wearing sunglasses and a gray t-shirt takes a selfie on a dirt trail alongside a rushing river with turquoise-blue water flowing over rocky terrain. Tall pine and fir trees line both sides of the river in a mountainous forest setting. He wears a Patagonia backpack strap visible over his shoulder. New profile pic! We've been loving trips out to Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee. The hike at Icicle Gorge is pretty great for being beautiful, easy, and dog friendly. Justin is relaxing in a small fishing boat on calm water on a river in Jamaica. He's lying back on cushioned boat seats with his legs stretched out, appearing to be napping or resting. The boat has an outboard motor and is surrounded by lush green vegetation reflecting in the still water. The scene captures a peaceful moment of leisure. Another incredible trip to Jamaica. And what a nice relaxing trip up the Black River as you can see. There was just one problem - this is the moment I got dengue fever. It would be a long couple weeks for me once we got home. Justin and Pam stand embracing on a sandy beach at dusk, with fishing boats or small watercraft visible behind them on the shore. Justin wears a light-colored shirt with dark shorts, while the Pam wears a white and black striped dress or outfit. The scene is illuminated by twilight with a blue-gray sky, and what appears to be wooden pilings or a dock structure can be seen extending into the water. Soft lighting highlights the sand and boats, creating a warm evening beach atmosphere with some distant lights visible across the water. Simply the best photo of Pam and I that exists, to date at least. Justin relaxes in a blue hammock on a wooden deck overlooking the beach, holding a bottled beverage. He's wearing sunglasses and casual clothing with their feet up. A coconut palm tree frames the scene to the left, with the ocean visible in the background during what appears to be sunset or early evening. The setting conveys a peaceful tropical vacation atmosphere with golden hour lighting across the shoreline. One of my happy places is Treasure Beach, Jamaica. A cheerful group of eleven people posing informally and goofily on a patch of dry grass with tall green dune grasses behind them. The group includes members of Justin and Pam's families. Olive stands with them on the left - barking at the drone taking the photo, while Nate playfully holds a Layla overhead. Despite the overcast sky, the group displays animated, playful poses and expressions, creating a joyful atmosphere during what seems to be a casual outdoor gathering. One of my favorite pictures of all time! Ed took this photo from a drone. Olive clearly does not like the drone. The rest of us are being goofy in the best possible way. Was a great family vacation back on Long Beach, WA. A silhouette of a Pam walking a Olive on a leash along a beach at sunset or sunrise. The Pam and Olive are dark silhouettes against a colorful sky, with the sun visible just above the horizon, creating orange and golden hues that blend into blue. The beach appears wide and flat with smooth, damp sand that reflects some of the light from the sky. The ocean is visible in the background with gentle waves, and a layer of clouds stretches across the horizon. The scene conveys a peaceful, contemplative moment of a solitary walk along the shoreline during the golden hour, with long shadows stretching across the sand. The contrast between the dark figures and the vibrant sky creates a striking visual composition. A peaceful moment as Pam and Olive take in the sunset on the Washington Coast. This time we're in perhaps our favorite place, Long Beach, WA! Justin crouching on a large piece of driftwood on a sandy beach. He is holding Olive, a small live and tan English Cocker Spaniel. Justin is wearing sunglasses, a light gray top, and blue jeans. The setting is a wide, open beach with wet sand, and the ocean is visible in the background with small waves breaking on the shore. The sky is mostly blue with some white clouds scattered throughout. The driftwood appears to be a large weathered log or tree trunk washed up on the beach. The scene depicts a clear, pleasant day at the beach, with the Justin and Olive positioned atop the natural wooden landmark. Olive loves the beach. She will run and chase balls as long as her legs hold up! Here I am making her take a break during one of our trips to Pacific Beach, WA. Two silhouetted people - Justin and Pam - walking along a vast, reflective beach at low tide. They are accompanied by two dogs - Olive and Dylan - one dog is walking near each person. The scene has a moody, atmospheric quality with cloudy, gray skies creating a dramatic backdrop. The wet sand perfectly mirrors the figures and the diffused light from the sky, creating striking reflections. In the distance, there appears to be a forested shoreline or hills shrouded in mist. Light breaks through the clouds on the right side of the image, causing some brightness on the water's surface. The overall color palette is dominated by shades of gray and silver, giving the scene a serene, contemplative mood. The beach appears largely empty except for these figures, suggesting a peaceful, solitary walk along the shoreline. This photo was taken on the Washington Coast but it really looks like it could have been on the moon. Thanks for the great shot Jen! Also RIP Dylan, Golden Retriever on the right.