Being based in Alaska, I don’t get to shoot a lot of studio work. It makes sense, really. Most clients are hiring me to photograph something Alaskan that looks, well, Alaskan. But every once in a while, it’s nice. So when my friends at Sprocketheads asked me to shoot a model test for their niece, Deanna, I thought it’d be a great chance to set up a clean look. And hey, why not shoot some film we’re at it? The digital work came out nicely as well, but there’s no mystery there - film on the other hand… Well, let’s just say I don’t always know exactly what it’ll look like, and that usually leads me to being pleasantly surprised. Which is what happened here.
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Isaac and Mai Matanuska Glacier Adventure
I’ve known photographer Isaac Sterling since about 2012 or so. We met by chance - I was looking for photo assisting work and responded to a craigslist ad by Dove Shore. Isaac was Dove’s 1st assistant at the time, and I became Dove’s second for about a year. I 1st’d for Isaac, and he rapidly became my best/only friend in LA outside of my at-the-time-girlfriend’s friends.
Read MoreBrighter Days - Forrest Dunbar for Mayor
New campaign ad for Forrest Dunbar for Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska. 2021
Read More2020 Directing & Cinematography Reel
It’s been a long time coming, but I finally got around to cutting a cinematography/directing reel. I’m pretty happy with how this turned out, but more looking forward to future projects!
Read MoreDuluth Trading Company Alaska Hardgear FW20/21 Campaign Video
This was an incredibly fun shoot that we got done just under the wire before COVID shut everything down. I was stoked to be a part of an awesome team. Here’s the director’s cut that I put together:
Read MoreMending - Amy Meissner Profile Documentary for Anchorage Museum/SEED Lab
Short documentary profiling artist Amy Meissner, commissioned by the Anchorage Museum and the SEED Lab with support from the Bloomberg Foundation.
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IN PRINT: Kyle Worl for Men's Health
Men’s Health magazine had contacted me to photograph Kyle for their 50 States of Fit feature and an athlete profile. They wanted an epic background. After some back and forth, we decided on the Matanuska Glacier, which my screaming quads were rapidly coming to regret.
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PDN Features Kenai River Dip Netting story for NY Times
Super stoked to have my work on salmon fishing in Alaska featured on Photo District News’s Photo of the Day. Many thanks to Sarah Stacke for the Feature!
Photos and interview here: https://potd.pdnonline.com/2018/08/53868/
IN PRINT: Alaska's World Cup Fans for The Guardian
ON VIDEO - Snow Kiting Festival in Thompson Pass for CNN's Great Big Story
I did the drone cinematography and 2nd camera on this crazy story. Shout out to Tom at Alaska Kite Adventures www.alaskakiteadventures.com. He’s a fearless flyer and an all-around nice dude. May have to try kite-skiing for myself one day soon…
ON VIDEO - Lael Wilcox, ultra endurance cyclist for WIRED
Had a great time with Rugile Kaladyte and Lael Wilcox shooting up at Hatcher’s Pass before the snow flew. Even got to chase Lael with the drone for a bit, and shoot every way imaginable from a camera car without any specialized gear. Good times! Link: https://video.wired.com/watch/how-this-woman-rides-20-000-miles-a-year-on-her-bike
IN PRINT: Food Craving in Mid-winter Alaska for The New York Times
IN PRINT: Food Craving in Mid-winter Alaska for The New York Times
Full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/20/dining/alaska-winter-produce-fruit-vegetables.html
Outtakes:
IN PRINT: Dip Netting on the Kenai River for The New York Times
IN PRINT: Dip Netting on the Kenai River for The New York Times
Full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/07/dining/sockeye-salmon-fishing-in-alaska.html
Favorites and outtakes here:
IN PRINT: 36 Hours in Anchorage for The NY Times
A great excuse to get out and enjoy the city I call home. If you’ve got a day or two to kill in the great city of Anchorage (and surrounds), check it out. Special shout-out to my friend Brian Adams, for getting a much-deserved shout-out. Check out his website here: www.baphotos.com for some of the best photography in Alaska. Full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/08/03/travel/what-to-do-36-hours-in-anchorage-alaska.html
Here’s some outtakes from the original:
Champaign and oyster bar, The Bubbly Mermaid.
Downtown Anchorage, Alaska viewed from the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.
Single-track mountain biking trails abound in Kincaid park.
The Tony Knowles coastal trail follows Cook Inlet nearly the entire coastal length of Anchorage.
Ship Creek draws tourists and anglers fishing for salmon mere footsteps from downtown Anchorage, Alaska.
IN PRINT: "The Detective of Northern Oddities" for Outside Magazine
This was an absolutely fantastic assignment, and the article, written by Christopher Solomon, is a fascinating view into the life of this amazing scientist. Really honored to be a part of this one! Full article can be read here: https://www.outsideonline.com/2143191/detective-northern-oddities
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DoP Steve Rychetnik for Sprocketheads Productions
Sprocketheads productions (Sprox for short) is sort of like my professional second family - they're a bunch of great people who work really hard and have fun making awesome video content. In fact, much of what I've learned about video production, I've learned from the Sprox team, particularly DoP Steve Rychetnik. So when exec producer Carolyn Rychetnik asked if I'd do some promo photos of Steve and his new RED Epic-W 8k (!!!!) camera for a website update and promo mailer, I jumped at the opportunity to flip the lens on the legend who's usually behind it. The Alaska mid-winter sun pulled out all the stops and delivered some beautiful light during our tromp into the woods. Check out www.sprocketheads.com for the best high-end commercial production house in the 49th state...
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IN PRINT: The Hamre Twins for Boston University - Research
Full article here: http://www.bu.edu/research/articles/dyslexic-brain/
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IN PRINT: Paul Craig for the NY Times
One more for the New York Times, exploring the issues of the Alaska mental healthcare system in connection to Esteban Santiago's mass shooting at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida airport. Article by Kirk Johnson here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/13/us/alaska-mental-health-care-esteban-santiago-airport-shooting.html?_r=0
IN PRINT: Laurie "The Moose Lady" for The New York Times
IN PRINT: Sam Gottstein for Boston College Law Magazine
Portrait assignment for Boston College Law Magazine. I've known Sam for a while, so always great to get assignments working with friends!
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