Northwestern Images

Morocco Photography Tour April 11-26, 2026 I was recently approached by a local business, “Magical Moroccan Tours” about organizing a Photography Tour to Morocco, in April 2026. They have been organizing tours to Morocco for some time and we have created an exciting itinerary. The dates coincide with the New Moon in the Sahara. Highlights Include: Casablanca, Rabat, the Blue City of…

The Wildflowers of Washington State 2026 Scenic Calendar is here! 13 wonderfully colorful of Washingtons Wildflowers. Printed on a 100lb bond glossy sheet, each sheet is 8″ x 12″. No cropping and no borders! Calendars are ring bound! The Calendar is available locally at the Andy Porter Photography Gallery located at 306 Morris Street in La Conner. We are open every day, 7 days a week from 10am…

Recently I was on a night sky photography journey in Eastern Washington, near Steamboat Rock and Banks Lake. Always on the lookout for a night sky vista, I stumbled upon Crown Point Vista and spent 2 nights there, on the Autumnal Equinox. This link: “Crown Point Vista, a Forgotten Dream” shows the original artists depiction of the vista. There was a hint of the colors from the Aurora on the…

Andy Porter Photography Classes – Burlington Parks and Rec Fall / Winter 2025 Starting in September, 2025 I will continue teaching Photography Classes in Burlington, through Parks and Rec. The Photo Classes will be held at the Maiben House. Registration is through Burlington Parks and Rec. Seating is limited for each class. At the link below you can see the entire class schedule and register…

My trip in and out of the Church of Scientology This long narrative of my scientology journey was first published in 2012. With some small edits and added images I am republishing it here, on my own web page. The Scientology acronyms and lingo will be a bit difficult for someone never “in” Scientology. I apologize for this. Andy Porter For 20 years I was an active member of the Church of…

September 4, 2023 The problem with relaying any narrative about working on staff for the Church of Scientology is that ALL of it is so absurdly insanely crazy, you don’t know where to start. I was the Executive Director of the Church of Scientology of Washington State, in Seattle (AKA: The Seattle Org) in the early 1990’s… Here we pick up the tale as I walk into the Los Angeles CLO (Scientology…

I was in Scientology from 1980 until 2011, when I was declared to be a Suppressive Person and expelled from the Church. I was all the way in, working as a staff member full time.  The details of my last visit to Flag, the Mecca of Scientology and some of my scientology story can be found here. I moved on with my life after scientology taking up my passion for photography. Working several jobs…

Maxim of the Same Percentage of Assholes: In any large group of people, you will find the same percentage of assholes. Tall people, short people, fat people, skinny people, black hair, blonde hair, green eyes, blue eyes… any big group of people has the same percent of assholes in it. Men, Women…yep, same percentage of assholes (Fill in the blank with any major religion here: Christian,…

The Baker River drains the west side of the North Cascades range, merging with the Skagit River near Concrete. There are two dams on the river, creating Baker Lake and Lake Shannon. The Baker Lake Road extends 25 miles North from Highway 20 ending in a parking area along side Baker River. There are trails along the Baker River and around the lake. I’ve been visiting Baker River for 20 years,…

Amphitheater Mountain is located in the Pasayten Wilderness of Washington State. The Wilderness is located along the border with Canada. Stretching east for 50 miles from Ross Lake and the Cascade Crest, the Pasayten Wilderness is some of the most remote and beautiful wilderness in Washington. Ross Lake Amphitheater Mountain is about 1 mile south of the Canadian Border, on the Boundary Trail.…

I drove past the fruitshack on my way to sunrise at Waipio Valley Overlook. On the Big Island, Hawaii. When the sunrise was finished I made my way back, stopped to gather some images. Wow, just wow!

“Success Stories” are part of the insanity of Scientology. First of all, they are required at the end of every class or service in Scientology. You are asked “would you like to write a success story?”  But in reality, it is NOT optional. If you don’t write a success story, it’s a BAD indicator and you are sent somewhere for “correction”. That’s creepy as shit…I mean, who forces you to write a…

I am very happy yo to now be offering both Photography Classes and Photoshop Editing Classes now in La Conner. The classes will be help at the Andy Porter Gallery, 306 Morris Street, La Conner, WA 98257 There are 3 Basic Photography Classes, here is a link with detailed descriptions of each class as well as dates/times and registration. Photoshop Editing Classes There are 2 Photoshop editing…