Episode 42 Documenting The Hunt With Steven Drake
Steven Drake is a photographer and videographer who makes his living working with brands and personalities in the hunting world. His career has brought him all over the world and through pretty much every situation you can imagine. When I started following Steve's work, it became very apparent that he is no stranger to pushing himself to that next level and somehow finding a way to document it while doing so.
I wanted to bring Steve on to talk about his journey with not only his career as a photographer, but also as a backpacker and hunter. Sometimes I can't believe that I'm lucky enough to talk with people like Steven Drake and learn as much as possible from them in the short amount of time I have them on the phone.
If you own a camera, enjoy pushing yourself in the backcountry, and want to know how to pair those things together in a way that makes sense, this episode is for you.
By Land,
Emory Ronald
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Show Notes
Introductions
The background on Steven Drake and how he came to do what he now does
Steve’s intro into backpacking while working with Mystery Ranch
Steve’s experience with a smattering of backpacking cultures - mountaineers to hunters
The transition into professional photography
What it’s like being responsible for portraying the culture of hunting
Steve’s advice for us amature photographer/videographers traveling the backcountry expecting to get incredible images.
Steve’s learning curve to capturing images as a professional
Tempering photography and video expectations
Planning imagery themes before you head out
Documenting the BC Goat hunt
Calorie management in harsh winter conditions
What happens to your body when you’re calorie deficient
Steve’s advice to new backpackers
Bucket list dreams
How to reach Steven Drake
Bonus round - Steve’s moving to IG TV!
