Chasing Dreams: From Journalism to Conservation Filmmaking
I've been asked countless times how I became a full-time conservation filmmaker. So I thought I'd share the story of my path. Warning: It has a few twists and turns. But hey, I think...
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What’s It Really Like Being a Conservation Filmmaker?
Based on comments that I often receive, the life of a conservation and nature filmmaker seems like a dream job. I won't lie: It is a sweet full-time job and aligns 1000% with my...
Elevating Conservation: The Case for Hiring Professional Drone Pilots
Call me biased, but as a professionally licensed drone pilot I can't stress enough that conservation organizations should only be hiring professionally licensed and insured drone pilots. I remember being at an outdoor event several...
What Makes People Want To Volunteer For Nature?
This is a short storytelling video that I produced from a few clips filmed during a broll footage assignment for The Nature Conservancy of Canada near Barrie, Ontario. This particular video is an example of...
Thank You For Another Incredible Year
I say this every year at this time: The words 'Thank you' never seem to be enough or capture how grateful I am for the support for my conservation filmmaking business. Just know this: I...
Factors Influencing the Rate of Professional Filmmakers
"What is your rate?" That's probably the most common question that I get asked. As an independent professional filmmaker who has been doing this work for the past 10 years, I have a different rate than...
How to make people care more about saving the natural world
Making people care. That's a common phrase I hear over and over again when I embark on the process of filming and producing a film or video for conservation organizations. Organizations often seek to create...
How Can a Conservation Video Change Minds and Create Action?
In my bio I write that conservation is my passion. Making people care is my why. I really believe that the why is a powerful ingredient in purpose-driven video creation and production for the natural...
What Does Ethical Conservation Photography Mean?
Ethical conservation photography is a fast growing movement today. It shines a spotlight on photographers who are respecting wildlife, and turns a critical eye towards those getting photos at all costs for the sake...
Purpose-Driven Photography Creates Conservation Impact
Perhaps smartphones or stock photos have lessened your organization's perceived need for professional conservation photography, but that's not the case everywhere. Conservation organizations are still hiring professional conservation photographers. The big difference is the...