What does it look like to “Do Something Wild?” As a photographer for Wilderness Adventures—a summer adventure program for teens—I spent 3 months backpacking through Wyoming, Idaho, and California, documenting the joys of the backcountry. Nights under the stars, rafting, hiking, climbing, swimming—the ultimate summer bucket list.

Camera gear on my back, I captured content for the website, socials, trip catalogs, and promotional media/email marketing. I experimented with natural light, color grading, climbed the Grand Teton, and even learned how to take a sh*t holding a can of bear spray (not pictured below).