Let's make something
worth watching.
Brand partnerships, adventure photography and custom production from a New York Emmy Award-winning director of photography.
Performance, last 90 days
The numbers brands ask for first. Full breakdown and PDF in the media kit.
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.
How we can work together
Every partnership is built around a real trip and a real story, not a script.
Brand partnerships
YouTube integrations, dedicated films, collab reels and ambassador programs for gear worth carrying.
See the media kit →
Adventure photography
Races, expeditions and campaign stills, shot by someone who is out there doing it too. Recent work: Ultra X South Africa.
View the portfolio →
Custom production
Brand films, campaign stills or a full crew, through my studio Somewhere Studios.
Somewhere Studios →
Private lessons
A one-on-one session on filming solo, editing, photography or growing a channel around your adventures.
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From first email
to final film
Say hello
Tell me about your brand, your product and what you would like to achieve.
Find the opportunity
We talk through goals, timing and budget, and whether my audience is the right fit.
Shape the idea
I send a proposal built around a real trip, with deliverables, timeline and usage.
Go film it
I take your product into the field, deliver the content and share the results.
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
Recent work
Ultra X South Africa and other races, expeditions and campaigns.
Not sure where
your brand lands?
Send a note and we will find a fit. Rates and packages are available on request, and the full media kit is one click away.
Email DeanMedia kit