What’s my story?
Welcome! My name is Adam J Sanders, an adventure travel and action sports photographer currently based in Washington.
I hail from the midwest plains of central Minnesota. Growing up surrounded by water gave me a love and appreciation for the outdoors. So much so that I continued my journey out to Montana, where I completed a degree in film and photography with a semester abroad focusing on visual communications in New Zealand.
Where I would end up living for a year and a half after graduating. Working with local production companies and pursuing a variety of freelance projects. However, I once was gaffing a music video on a gorgeous bluebird day. We were shooting a night scene, therefore we had to blackout all the windows and closed out all that beautiful sunshine from our shoot. At that moment something began to stir in me. I was so drawn to the outdoors that I couldn’t miss one perfect day outside such as that.
That experience drove me to pursue a gig with Outward Bound New Zealand based in Anakiwa in the gorgeous Marlborough Sounds. After multiple shoots with them supporting their outdoor education initiatives, I knew I had begun to find my calling.
When my visa expired in New Zealand I found myself moving across the ditch to Australia. There I continued to pursue my passions for two years and turned my lens towards all things outside, from rock climbing and high-lining to scuba diving and kite surfing.
Fast forward through a shortened trip to Indonesia (thanks covid) and a few months back in my home state, I now find myself in the stunning foothills of the Cascades. I became the primary brand manager, content marketer, photographer, videographer, graphic designer, occasional event coordinator, etc. for Stevens Pass Mountain Resort. Where I would film skiing backwards in the winter and run down the hill chasing mountain bikers in the summer. It provided me with a lot of growth and memories that will last a lifetime.
I now find myself back in the freelance world supporting various clients like 57hours with cinematic storytelling, brand management, and content editing. I feel humbled to continue to follow my passion which has led me on adventures all over the world!
Values
My Mission is to bring creativity and originality to your brand's commercial advertising and events through practical, ethical, and effective content that connects you with your patrons.
My Vision is to inspire your audience to make conscious decisions about their impact on our society, environments, and communities to create a better tomorrow.
I Value sustainable and ethical practices that evoke genuine experiences, with the use of professional, high-quality techniques and practices, to elevate storytelling to the next level.
Services
Photography | Video Production | Brand Management | Content Marketing | Media Relations | Affiliate Marketing | Visual Design | Campaign Strategy | Consulting
Select list of clients
Yakima Racks
Osprey
Whistler Blackcomb
Stevens Pass, Vail Resorts
Jaybird Sport
Arc'Teryx
Onyx, Absolute Outdoor
Solstice Watersports
Amer Sports
Climbing Anchors
OtherSide Productions
Targa Australia
Channel 9 Australia
La Roca Boulders
Chalk-up Climbing
Ferg's Kayaks, Wellington
Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand
MND Charities
Four Knights Film Ltd
Exhibitions & Publications
2020
2018
Police K9 Magazine, Issue 70 Sep/Oct 18
K-9 Cop Magazine, Issue 51 Aug/Sep 18
2015
38th annual Sweet Pea Art Festival Exhibition
Best of College & High School Photography,
Photographer's Forum Magazine, Finalist
2014
Vox Populi Juried Art Exhibition