Field Notes

Water and Wood: The Story of Water and Forests in Congaree National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Traveling through Congaree National Park in South Carolina and Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the Tennessee-North Carolina border reveals how water shapes some of the most biodiverse for...

Filming a Travel Story: Going With the Flow vs. Planning Every Shot

Travel filmmaking comes down to a simple choice: do you chase the moment, or do you build it before you arrive? Every environment demands a different approach. The strongest stories aren’t purely s...

Rattlesnake Film Project: Shifting the Narrative

Rattlesnakes are often reduced to a warning—a symbol of fear shaped by instinct and assumption. This film project challenges that narrative, documenting these animals in their natural environments ...

Into the Wild Frame: My Great Alaskan Summer Adventure at Katmai National Park

Join wildlife cinematographer, Jen Brueggen, on a journey through Alaska’s King Salmon and Katmai National Park — a week of filming grizzlies, flying drones, and learning from an award winning film...

Discover the Beauty of Grand Teton National Park

Discover the beauty of the Grand Teton National Park, plus how to see the wildlife and helpful tips to plan your best trip to the park!