I was talking with a friend recently at the Slade Welcome Center in the Red River Gorge, and while there I happened to glance across the rack of publications and maps. A note of red caught my eye, and upon closer inspection, I noticed that it not only one of my photos, but I photo I captured of myself using a tripod from a tourism shoot I did back in April of 2023.
Read MoreAs a Kentucky-based outdoor and adventure photographer, I've spent countless days capturing the stunning outdoor beauty of the Red River Gorge. But nothing prepared me for the extraordinary experience of photographing the northern lights right here in Kentucky. Known more for its breathtaking cliffs and lush forests, the gorge is the last place I expected to witness such a rare celestial display.
Read MoreLiving in Kentucky and working as a photographer has been a dream come true for me. Nestled in the heart of the Red River Gorge, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to combine my passion for photography with the stunning landscapes and activities that this area has to offer. Recently, I was floored when I spotted my photography featured on billboards around the gorge, promoting local cabin rentals.
Read MoreComing fresh off shooting the 2023 Michigan Icefest, I linked up with The North Face athlete and Kentucky-neighbor Sam Elias. We worked together a number of years back on the Michigan Ice Film, so it was fun to catch up and connect over discussions about Kentucky, bourbon, and film ideas for the coming year.
Read MoreA good business will refresh their visual marketing collateral at least every two years, especially as their target clientele grows and shifts, or to meet the demands of their existing customer base. One such business that I’ve done photography for a few times is the Endless Summer Paddle Company, and this past July I once again spent the day capturing stills for this brand.
Read MoreSpring-summer of 2021 has exploded with film and photo projects, and one of the more fun shoots I got to work on was this canoe race in the heart of the Red River Gorge.
Read MoreOur short film, Gone Tomorrow, the Story of Kentucky Ice Climbing was accepted into the Banff Film Festival, so of course we had to make a trip out to Canada to present it!
Read MoreKentucky is really wet. And in 2018 many counties set records for rainfall. This, coupled with the terrain that includes large rock overhangs, can result in some spectacular waterfalls. Many of these are named and are popular hiker destinations, but most are off-trail. After a good rain, there are seemingly endless waterfalls hiding up every drainage, these are just a few that I’ve found.
Read MoreThe 2018 Rocktoberfest Event in Kentucky put on by the Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition was a huge success! We were brought in to capture images during the weekend, here’s just a few of the shots!
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