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Making Films vs. Taking Videos
People will remember how you make them feel, here’s how I’m trying to do that through filmmaking…
A Public Journal Entry About Uncertainty
Some of my thoughts about not knowing what to do next…
What Gear I Use to Film Surfing
I operate a lot of cameras but here are the pieces of gear that I use to create all my favorite surf films
Goat Surf Club in Senegal - BONUS Episode - Video Podcast
In a bonus episode of the Goat Surf Club, we sit down to chat about what made this season so memorable…
Goat Surf Club in Senegal - Episode 4
In our final episode ,our surf trip took an unexpected turn when political turmoil resulted in some violent protests out our front door in Dakar, Senegal.
Goat Surf Club in Senegal - Episode 3
In episode 3, we got a chance to visit Africa’s biggest jazz festival and experience a bit of the music, dance and art culture of Senegal…
Goat Surf Club in Senegal - Episode 2
Episode 2 of the Goat Surf Club in Senegal is out, here’s all the juicy behind-the-scenes memories we created during the process
Goat Surf Club in Senegal - Episode 1
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the photos and stories behind creating episode 1 of the Goat Surf Club in Senegal.
My Year in Review - 2023
From directing films for Patagonia to attending film festivals, there were a lot of memorable moments in 2023. Here’s what my year looked like…
How to Build an Adventure Photography Business
I was recently a guest on the Bokeh Photography Podcast where I chatted about how to build an adventure photography. Listen to the episode and get the low-down in this blog post
Lighting by Headlamp - Mastering the Art of Adventure Cinematography
As winter begins and the days get shorter, here are some tips on how to deal with filming in the darkness with just a headlamp
Presenting My Films at Kendal Mountain Festival
I had three separate films scheduled to premiere at Kendal Mountain Festival in England this fall so figured I better make the trip, here’s how it went…
Case Study - How to Ski Tour Episode Series with La Sportiva
A case study on the impact of my La Sportiva episode series in brand building, audience retention, and content optimization
My First Tree Climb in the Jungle
Making a documentary about tree climbing meant I had to climb some trees myself… Here’s the story of my first tree climb
From Dreams to Medals - Short Film
For Molly Seidel, it's always just been running. After an olympic bronze medal she returns home to Wisconsin to discover the spirit of what it takes to be true runner at heart.
Using Branded Documentaries in Modern Marketing Strategies
Discover the marketing magic of branded documentaries and how they can help in today’s marketing landscape
Recovering My Own Way - Short Film
In a recent campaign for KT Tape, I got to sit down and run around film, photograph and interview Matt McElroy, professional triathlete, about what he does to compete at such a high level.
10 Tips for Surf Photography
Here are 10 of my best tips on how to create interesting and engaging surf photos and videos…
What Camera Gear to Bring Rock Climbing
If you’re curious what I pack for my rock climbing films, here’s what I bring…