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The Best Camera Gear to Film Skiing and Snowboarding
If you’re curious what I pack in my camera bag for my skiing films, here’s what I bring…
Behind the Scenes of Filming With an Olympic Runner
I created a short film about Olympic marathon runner Dom Scott, here's the behind-the-scenes video and photos from the experience
Branded Documentary with Olympic Runner Dom Scott
This short branded documentary with HydraPak follows Olympic runner Dom Scott as she transitions from the 10,000-meter track to marathon racing, facing the new challenge of staying hydrated over longer distances.
The Power of Storytelling for Brands
Short form content is on the rise but that doesn't mean there's not a place for long-form storytelling and branded documentaries.
My Film Premiere with AMC Theaters
Never would I have imagined that my short documentary that I shot, filmed and edited by myself would be premiering at AMC Theaters... but here we are!
5 Tips for Better Storytelling
Storytelling is an art, but it’s also a skill. Here are 5 ways to help grow your skill as a storyteller
Behind the Scenes of My Biggest Documentary Yet!
After two years of filming, months of editing, and many trips across the U.S. and Canada - my film "Keep Up" is released! Here's a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to create it...
How to Use AI in Branded Documentary Marketing
Here are some of my insights into how to use AI to effectively market branded documentaries to keep the human emotions thriving
Behind the Scenes of the All-Women’s Cycling Film for Jelenew
I recently made a film and photo series about inclusivity in women's cycling, here's a behind-the-scenes look at how we created it.
Why It's Important to Work with a Colorado Documentary Director
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
What It's Really Like to be an Adventure Filmmaker
Here are five myths and the actual realities of life as an adventure filmmaker
How I Sold My First Documentary to a Streaming Platform
An inside look into how I sold my first documentary...
Should You Go to College for Adventure Filmmaking?
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...
The Importance of Rest as an Adventure Filmmaker
I recently took a trip to Orcas Island, my hometown, to rest and recharge. What came of the trip was beautiful.
I Got Nominated For An Emmy
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
What Makes Netflix Sports Series So Compelling - A Blueprint for Adventure Documentaries
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?
Creating Multi-Platform Marketing Strategies for Branded Documentaries
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…
Officially Accepting More Commercial Clients!
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
Photo Editing Tips for Adventure 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...
YouTube Strategy for Outdoor Brands
YouTube is a challenging platform to figure out but here are a few ways outdoor brands can set themselves apart…