Blog
Documenting Vs. Directing - A Documentary Director’s Guide
The best moments don’t always just "happen", here’s how to balance when to direct and when to step back
How I Direct Award-Winning Docu-Style Commercials
A breakdown on how I approach directing award-winning docu-style commercials for some of the biggest brands in the outdoor industry
What Actually Makes a Creative Brief Useful
A practical guide for brands and filmmakers who want better work that's cool and thoughtful and rad and stuff :)
The Cost of Skipping Pre-Production (and Who Pays It)
Pre-production isn’t sexy but good campaigns are so here's how to glow-up your process
Using Docu-Style Commercials in Modern Marketing Strategies
Some tips for how to make the most of your docu-style commercial
How to Film Running - The Ultimate Guide to Filming Running
The ultimate guide to filming running
A Docu-Style Commercial Director’s Guide to Directing Real People
If you’re wondering how to direct real people for docu-style campaigns, here’s how I do it and what I recommend…
How to Use Video Content to Actually Grow Your Outdoor Brand
I break down how to use content to not just look good but drive real growth.
The Psychology Behind High-Converting Commercials
A breakdown into how to use psychology to make high-converting commercials
The Complete Guide to Video Production for Outdoor Brands
the ultimate guide for how outdoor brands should create their video content
How to Hire a Docu-Style Commercial Director
If you’re looking to hire a docu-style commercial director, here’s everything you need to know :)
Outdoor Commercials That Actually Convert and Why
I break down which outdoor commercials actually work and why the marketing strategy behind these commercials are so important.
Why Strategy-Led Commercial Directors are Better for ROI
How partnering with the right director can boost brands’ ROI
Podcast Episode: Directing Branded Content in the Outdoors
How I create outdoor lifestyle and adventure films with brands
My Approach as a Docu-Style Commercial Director
How I go about making commercials for outdoor and lifestyle brands
Case Study: Campaign for Wishgarden Herbs
A breakdown of my recent lifestyle campaign for Wishgarden Herbs
How to Hire a Colorado Filmmaker - What You Need to Know
If you’re looking to hire a director in Colorado there are a few things you should know…
Photo Editing Tips for Rock Climbing Photography
Photo editing is a bit of a daunting task for beginners but if you have the right guidance, it can help take all the guess work away and be a super fulfilling experience. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how I edit all my photos...
Docu-Style Commercials vs. Traditional Advertising
In this article, I break down what’s truly more effective - docu-style commercials or traditional advertising.
How to Become an Adventure Photographer in 2025
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to become an adventure photographer