About

Hi, I’m Chase, the founder of Compass Coast.

My connection to Maine goes back years. I was stationed here in the Coast Guard for four years, and that time gave me a real appreciation for the coastline, small towns, and the kinds of places worth slowing down for.

Over time, that grew into something more personal: a love of exploring, photography, and paying closer attention to the places I was moving through.

Compass Coast came out of that.

This is where I share travel stories, local spots, and everyday experiences that feel worth remembering. Some are planned. Some are spontaneous. Some just come from taking a turn, pulling over, and seeing what is there.

What matters to me is showing places honestly.

I’m not interested in making every town sound magical or acting like every stop is life-changing. Sometimes a place is memorable because of the food. Sometimes it is the view. Sometimes it is just the way the day came together. Compass Coast is built around that kind of real-world experience.

Less hype. More clarity. More detail. More of what it actually feels like to be there.

Photography is a big part of that too. A lot of how I experience a place comes through noticing light, weather, texture, and small details that often get missed. Compass Coast brings that together through photos, writing, and useful content that helps people get a better sense of a place before they go.

I also work with local businesses, places, and travel-related brands that want honest visual storytelling and content that feels natural instead of overly scripted. Through Compass Coast, I create photography, written features, and place-based content designed to help people connect with a business or destination in a more real way.

If that sounds like a good fit, I’d love to connect.