Explore San José

Miro Tower Construction

A vertical transformation in the downtown skyline.

Empire 7 Studios Then and Now

A record of Empire Seven Studios, from its former Japantown location to the new building.

Empire Studios Demolition

A disappearing piece of San José’s built environment.

Town & Country Demolition

Documenting a familiar commercial landscape as it was removed.

CityView Plaza

A record of CityView Plaza in downtown San José before redevelopment.

CityView Plaza

CityView Plaza photographed across visits from 2002 to 2020.

200 Park Construction

New construction reshaping downtown San José.

S.J. New City Hall

Construction photographs and architecture of San José’s new City Hall.

Plant 51

Industrial architecture from the former fruit-packing plant, later converted to homes.

San Jose Urban Landscape & Rain 2023

Architecture and streets seen through another moment in the evolving downtown landscape.

DTSJ Urban Landscape 2022

Downtown two decades later, continuing the visual record.

San Jose Architecture Details

A closer look at the details of San José’s historic architecture.

Downtown San Jose Shadow & Light

Light, shadow, and architectural forms in downtown San José.

Downtown San Jose 2002

An early record of downtown during a period of major change.

San Jose Reflections

Reflections that change the way San José’s streets and buildings appear.

Center for the Performing Arts

Architecture and details of the San José Center for the Performing Arts.

Herbert Hoover Junior High School

A closer look at the architecture of Herbert Hoover Junior High School.

Diridon Train Station

Architecture, tracks, and details at San José’s historic train station.

Downtown San Jose

Downtown architecture, street scenes, and construction photographed in 2014.

Japantown

San José’s historic Japantown through its streets, businesses, architecture, and public spaces.

First St. Downtown

Downtown San José along one of the city’s central north-south corridors.

First St.

A broader street-level study of San José’s First Street.

North Willow Glen

Residential streets and neighborhood architecture south of downtown.

Race Street - San Jose

A neighborhood commercial street connecting older residential and industrial San José.

Alviso, CA 2021

Waterfront scenes and neighborhood details in Alviso in 2021.

Lincoln Ave. Willow Glen

Storefronts, architecture, and the commercial center of Willow Glen.

Alviso

Waterfront views, wetlands, and neighborhood scenes around Alviso.

The Alameda

A continuing photographic record of the corridor I call home.

Antique Salvage Yard

Objects, textures, and architectural fragments at a San Carlos Street salvage yard.

The Alameda 2002

An early record of The Alameda, photographed when I moved to San José in 2002.

The Alameda: Christmas Morning 2020

A Christmas morning walk with a camera along The Alameda in 2020.

The Alameda Fall

Fall color and neighborhood scenes along The Alameda.

Fish Eye Lens: The Alameda & Downtown San Jose

A different perspective on The Alameda and downtown through a fish-eye lens.

Abandoned Carousel San Jose

An abandoned carousel documented in San José’s Guadalupe River Park.

Mission Santa Clara/Santa Clara University

Autumn photographs of Mission Santa Clara and the Santa Clara University campus.

Alum Rock Park

Park landscapes, trails, and outdoor scenes in the foothills at Alum Rock.

San Jose History Park

Historic buildings and details at San José’s History Park.

Winchester Mystery House

Architecture and unusual details at the Winchester Mystery House.

Almaden Quicksilver County Park

Landscapes and traces of mining history at Almaden Quicksilver County Park.

Rosicrucian Park & Egyptian Museum

Gardens, Egyptian-inspired architecture, and details at Rosicrucian Park.

Japanese Friendship Garden

Gardens, water, and seasonal details at San José’s Japanese Friendship Garden.

SJ Municipal Rose Garden

Roses, garden paths, and seasonal details in San José’s Municipal Rose Garden.

San Jose Fall 2022

Fall scenes and seasonal changes photographed around San José in 2022.

Reflections: SJ Public Art

Public art and its reflections photographed in the rain in downtown San José.

San Jose 2020 Murals & Messages

Murals and messages documenting a moment of public expression in San José in 2020.

San Jose Murals

Murals and street art photographed across San José.

San Jose Public Art

Sculptures and installations in San José’s streets and public spaces.

Cinco de Mayo

Costumes, performers, and community celebration at Cinco de Mayo in San José.

SOFA Street Fair

Music, artists, and street life at the SoFA Street Fair in downtown San José.

Veterans Day Parade - San Jose, CA

Veterans, participants, and spectators at San José’s 2023 Veterans Day Parade.

Day of the Dead San Jose

Altars, performances, and remembrance at Mexican Heritage Plaza.

Viva Calle San Jose 2023

Walking the open streets and activity hubs at Viva CalleSJ in June 2023.

Halloween 2022

Halloween decorations and neighborhood life in Shasta-Hanchett Park.

Rose, White & Blue Parade

Neighbors, performers, and community celebration at the Rose, White & Blue Parade.

Viva Calle San Jose 2022

Neighbors walking, cycling, and gathering on San José’s streets at Viva Calle in 2022.

The Alameda Halloween 2020

Halloween decorations and neighborhood details along The Alameda in 2020.

Sub Zero

Art, music, and performers at the SubZERO festival in the SoFA district.

Women's March 2019

Marchers and public expression at the 2019 Women’s March in San José.

Rose, White & Blue Parade

The July Fourth parade through San José’s Rose Garden neighborhood in 2011.

Cinco de Mayo Parade

Performers, costumes, and spectators at the 2007 Cinco de Mayo Parade.