During a recent trip to Kauai, I captured some of my favorite adventure island photos—but what surprised me most were the lessons I brought home. From chasing light to capturing tiny details, this post explores how travel photography fuels my approach to storytelling as a brand photographer.

Ever wondered what kind of gear it takes to photograph brands in the rain, on a boat, or deep in the backcountry? Here’s a peek inside my pack and the travel photography equipment I trust to tell bold stories in wild places.

When Forest, Tides, and Treasures reached out to me on social media, they were extremely excited to create branding imagery for their store in Seward, Alaska. One of their retail shop vendors…