Hiring locally is a key to telling great stories - This is why you should work with a Colorado based documentary director when creating films in the Rocky Mountains
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Here are five myths and the actual realities of life as an adventure filmmaker
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An inside look into how I sold my first documentary...
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One of the most common questions I get from aspiring adventure filmmakers, especially high school students, is whether they should go to college and, if so, what they should study. Here's what I have to say about it...
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I recently took a trip to Orcas Island, my hometown, to rest and recharge. What came of the trip was beautiful.
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After ten years of making videos, I finally got a chance to walk the red carpet and suit up for a black tie gala. Here’s a video recap on the experience of my Emmy nomination
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Netflix has been crushing the sports documentary scene with Drive to Survive, The Last Dance and Quarterback - but what can we learn about how adventure documentaries get made from this?
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Marketing is tough, especially when it comes to branded documentaries, but here’s what I’ve found to be the most helpful in marketing on different platforms…
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As an adventure filmmaker, the majority of my work and income has come solely through branded documentary storytelling but I’m excited to announce I’ll finally be taking on more commercial clients
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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...
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YouTube is a challenging platform to figure out but here are a few ways outdoor brands can set themselves apart…
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After years of river surfing, I’ve noticed our water levels are getting lower so I connected with the Colorado Water Trust to learn more about how I can continue surfing these river waves before they disappear.
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In this guide, I'll break down how to film climbing into four main categories: rope work, camera settings, shot variety, and directing climbers…
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We've seen the role of professional athletes become increasingly important in the branded documentary genre, this article walks through how pros can (and should) be used in branded documentaries
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People will buy things they love from brands they love, but how do you get them to fall in love in the first place?
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In order to create a documentary about a blind skier, I spent a day with an adaptive sports guide who taught me how to ski without seeing…
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During the winter of 2024, I made a FREE video series all about how to film skiing - including some behind-the-scenes breakdowns on my award winning ski films. With over an hour worth of content, this is place to kickstart a career as a ski filmmaker
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On this trip, I made my way near Moab, Utah to document some of the country’s most iconic crack climbs, and rediscover the joys of a dirtbag climbing trip.
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It seems story-driven marketing is here to stay so here’s what to expect when it comes to the return on investment for storytelling.
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This photo series and article share my experience on a weeklong road trip through Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana to learn more about my family’s roots
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