I help people
get outside.
Filmmaker and photographer on a mission to reconnect people with nature. My solo adventure films and trip guides help viewers plan real trips, and I partner with brands that build gear worth carrying.
Performance, last 90 days
The numbers brands ask for first. Everything here is also in the PDF.
of YouTube watch time comes from new, non-subscribed viewers. Every film keeps reaching fresh eyes long after it goes live, which means your product does too.
Stats as of Oct 5, 2026, from YouTube Studio and Instagram Insights. Live screenshots available on request.
What your brand sits inside
Adults with money to spend on gear and trips, watching people actually use it.
Solo adventure films
Long-form trips like the Salkantay Trek, Guatemala and the Tour du Mont Blanc.
Filmmaking & trip guides
How-tos plus paid itineraries for Italy, Peru and Guatemala. Top video: 112K views on How I film my adventures ALONE.
The Design of the Outdoors
Reels on the history behind iconic gear, posters and outdoor style.
Lessons From the Wild
Talking-head series on what the outdoors teaches about hard things.
Partnerships
Every partnership is built around a real trip and a real story, not a script.
YouTube
Integrated segments inside a regular video, or a whole film built around your product or destination.
Instagram & TikTok
Collab reels, story sets with link stickers and photo carousels.
Ambassador
A monthly mix of content with your gear in every film.
Custom production
Brand films, campaign stills or a full crew, through my studio Somewhere Studios.
Who I partner with
I only feature products I'd actually carry into the field. If it's in my pack on camera, it earned the spot.
Outdoor apparel & footwear
Technical layers, hiking boots, approach shoes, heritage outdoor style
Packs, camping & shelter
Backpacks, tents, hammocks, sleep systems, trail cooking
Camera, audio & drones
The kit behind solo filmmaking: bodies, lenses, mics, tripods
Adventure moto & overland
Motorcycles, riding gear, van and truck builds, racks and luggage
Travel tech & apps
eSIMs, navigation and trail apps, power banks and solar
Tourism & adventure travel
Destinations, tour operators, huts and lodges worth a trip guide
Sustainable brands
Built to last, repairable, honest about their footprint
Creator & editing tools
Editing software, storage, music licensing, education
Case by case
- Energy and sports drinks
- Craft beer and spirits (21+ gated)
- Automotive and EV brands
- VPNs and general software
- Banking and travel cards
Not a fit
- Gambling and sports betting
- Crypto, trading and get-rich-quick
- Fast fashion and disposable gear
- Tobacco, vapes and MLMs
- Anything that harms wild places or encourages careless use of them
Dean Tucker
New York Emmy Award-winning director of photography. South African, with a BA in Visual Communication Design and about ten years of filming adventures, mostly on my own. YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Threads: @dean_tucker.
Watch the filmsWork with meNot sure where
your brand lands?
Send a note and we will find a fit. Rates and packages are available on request, and the full kit is available as a PDF.
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