Photo by: © Tyler Gates Photography
All of my photos are taken with natural light and most are perfectly candid. Natural light provides a more realistic display of the environment, which I find more satisfying and immersive.
I look to pursue more opportunities to get outside with enthusiastic people and capture our adventures along the way, solidifying the memories forever!
About Me
Following my studies at Northern Arizona University, I was granted the opportunity to become a wilderness guide for Arizona Outback Adventures and REI Adventures. Through this profession, I was able to travel to some of the Southwest's most sought-after destinations and educate hundreds of clients on outdoor skills, ethics, and conservation.
Forcing myself to take my camera on every trip generated some incredible images throughout my guiding career. The genuine fascination, happiness, and excitement that stuck on my client’s faces provided fantastic subjects for high-quality portraiture with beautiful wilderness locations as a perfect background.
Photo by: © Matt Cairns Photography
Professional Credentials, Certifications, and Memberships
Professional Photographers of America (PPA)
2017 - 2021 Member
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Certified Master Educator