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Outdoor Blog

One of my passions is to blog about destinations around the world, outdoor gear that I use to maximize my experience, and hikers I meet along the way as an adventure photographer.

Fine Art Prints

My travel partnerships with various hotel chains and resorts, vacation rentals, and airlines have taken me across the globe and put me in a unique position to create fine art featuring some of the most beautiful places on Planet Earth.

FAA Part 107 License Drone Pilot

I am licensed and experienced to safely, legally, and professionally create high quality aerial drone images and videos of natural landscapes of the world.

Content Creation and Storytelling

Due to my experience working with outdoor brands, I have developed the strategic ability to evoke emotion, build trust within my community, communicate a brand’s narrative, and to create engaging, authentic, and relatable messages.

Commercial Photography

I have vast experience in creating images for advertising campaigns that effectively communicate the benefits of a product or service, drive sales, and strategically align with a brand’s overall mission.

Brand Campaigns

I have a deep understanding of business and have earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration with emphasis in marketing, consumer behavior, branding, and digital marketing.

An Adventure Photographer’s Expert Safety Guide for Solo Women Hikers

I hesitated on the title for this blog post…. Why, you ask? Well, there’s the obvious elephant in the room. I’m a guy. And, I’m anything but safe. As an adventure photographer, I’ve gotten stuck on mountains, teetered on the edges of cliffs, been nearly submerged in water, sunk up to my waist in wet, mud…you name it! To see more examples of the crazy situations I’ve found myself in and the dangerous (but beautiful) places I’ve been and unique places I’ve found myself in, check out my Instagram account at www.instagram.com/swagginscottricks. I also am wimpy and get terrified at

Family Friendly and Less Dangerous Slot Canyon Hikes in the Backcountry of Southern Utah

Outdoor lovers from around the world flock to Utah for its collection of 5 magical National Parks. Why wouldn’t they? Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Zion, and the more remote Capitol Reef National Park offer such unique opportunities for building memories. Regardless of the time of day or season, the parks will leave you with many stories to tell your friends and family back home! Don’t let the time of day, month, or year be your deciding factor. The parks offer beautiful scenes no matter when you visit. For more of what Utah nature has to offer during the various seasons,

What Does It Take To Be An Original?

What does it take to be an original? The dictionary defines “original” as “not a copy or imitation.” This is the aim of my photography – To create original, unique images that not only show a pretty place, but that evoke an emotion and put anyone who views the photo “in the scene.” I want to portray places in a way that people have not seen – (Examples: A winter wonderland at Monument Valley, grizzly bears embraced by the fall colors of Grand Teton National Park, rustic beauty in Capitol Reef National Park, or an incredible towering rock formation).