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Sweet Sixteen: Favorite Projects from 2016

January 5, 2017 by HagePhoto

Happy New Year! 2016 stands out with some unique differences from past years at HagePhoto. Many of our projects now include a video component as a matter of course. Some of our work was commissioned strictly for social media campaigns instead of traditional advertising. And with the birth of our son (!!!) we decided to operate […]

Categories: Photography • Tags: Alaska, Arizona, Backpacking, British Columbia, California, Camping, Canada, Family, Huts, Mountain, Mountain Bike, New Zealand, skiing, Southwest, Summer, Travel, Winter

CamelBak Hydration Packs for REI

November 30, 2016 by HagePhoto

Sometimes we get to test and provide feedback on the gear we shoot. That was the case this summer on a project for REI that showcased a new line of hydration packs from CamelBak. We spent some quality time with the new men’s Franconia LR 24 and Women’s Sundowner LR 22 in the mountains near […]

Categories: Equipment • Tags: Alaska, Backpacking, Equipment, Mountain

Getting Scrambly in the Southwest for La Sportiva

November 11, 2016 by HagePhoto

Earlier this year we got together with the Italian footwear specialist La Sportiva for a week-long shoot in the desert southwest. Our mission was to produce high calibre hiking and backpacking work that would stand side-by-side with the brands’ already outstanding climbing photography. This can be a real challenge as climbing and skiing imagery inspire on […]

Categories: Active Lifestyle • Tags: Backpacking, Commercial, Photography, Southwest

Into the Chugach Mountains for Eddie Bauer

September 29, 2016 by HagePhoto

This summer we got the opportunity to work with the folks at Eddie Bauer on a project literally in our backyard. Fully stocked with packs, tents, sleeping bags and latest apparel line, we shot a handful of trips into the Chugach Mountains near our home in Anchorage, Alaska. Most of the shoots revolved around backpacking or […]

Categories: Active Lifestyle • Tags: Alaska, Backpacking, Commercial, Mountain

Hut Trek in New Zealand’s Mount Aspiring National Park

September 15, 2016 by HagePhoto

A recent conversation reminded us of a serendipitous trek ‘down under’. With a week to kill after completion of an assignment in New Zealand, we chose a quick hut trip in spectacular Mount Aspiring National Park close to Wanaka/Queenstown. The trek into the Liverpool Hut (listed as 6 hrs) starts off crossing some sheep paddocks […]

Categories: Active Lifestyle • Tags: Backpacking, Mountain, New Zealand, Travel

Winter Backpacking for REI

August 25, 2016 by HagePhoto

Getting the opportunity to check out the latest offerings from equipment brands is definitely a perk of our job. We started out this year shooting a new line of backpacks from Osprey for REI’s online content, the Aether 70 and women’s Ariel 65. The job came to us right after the new year and needed […]

Categories: Active Lifestyle • Tags: Backpacking, Equipment, Pacific Northwest, Southwest

Editor’s Choice Banners for Backpacker Magazine

August 15, 2016 by HagePhoto

Every year the crew at Backpacker Magazine sifts through the latest and greatest outdoor gear and apparel for their Editor’s Choice awards. Each piece is judged on innovation, usefulness and ability to standup to the rigors of it’s intended use. We were stoked to play a part this year, photographing all the final selections at […]

Categories: Photography Business • Tags: Backpacking, Editorial, Photography

Introducing Summer Intern Emily Lester

June 2, 2016 by HagePhoto

My photography journey began eight years ago when I first picked up a camera and took a black and white film course at Middle Tennessee State University. This class changed everything for me. What started as a small interest and a way to meet my elective hours quickly became a passion, and I ultimately graduated […]

Categories: Photography Business • Tags: Backpacking, Internship, People, Photography

GoalZero Keeping us Solar Powered

May 28, 2016 by HagePhoto

For the past few years, we’ve enjoyed the support of Utah-based GoalZero to keep our gear powered in the field. What began as a way to bring power to impoverished areas of the Congo, GoalZero is now the leader in portable solar panels and batteries. It’s fortunate that we all get to benefit from this […]

Categories: Equipment • Tags: Adventure, Alaska, Backpacking, Mountain, Solar Power, Sponsors

Offbeat Side of Zion for Gregory Packs

April 26, 2016 by HagePhoto

Sometimes it pays to listen to the kid working at the outdoor shop. We had stopped in to grab a map of the greater area around Zion National Park in Southern Utah. “You should check out The Barracks,” he offered up casually while swiping my card. “It’s as spectacular as the narrows, but not as […]

Categories: Active Lifestyle • Tags: Backpacking, Photography, Southwest, Utah