River Sport Photography

Experienced river photography built for real-world use.

River sport photography for outfitters, manufacturers, nonprofits, and outdoor brands that need authentic imagery from real conditions. Work has been produced on the American, Tuolumne, North Fork Feather, and other California rivers for clients including American Whitewater Expeditions, River Runners, Mother Lode River Center, and American Whitewater. For dedicated river and paddlesport services, visit myraftingphotos.com.

What this work supports

River sport photography is commonly used for:

Websites and booking platforms
Marketing and promotional campaigns
Editorial and nonprofit storytelling
Social media and seasonal content
Retail and product marketing

Images are created with these uses in mind so they function beyond a single post or season.

Aerial View of Kayaker in Liquid Logic Kayak, Astral pfd and Seals sprayskirt

Hyside mini-max in Clavey Falls, Tuolumne River, CA

Kayaker Robby Hogg on the North Fork American River

Rafting in canyon through Rock Garden, Chili Bar, South Fork American River

Yankee Jims Bridge and The North Fork American River

Kayaker, Issac Martinez Wave Wheel in Dagger Code

Filming of South Silver, The First Descent short Documentary

South Silver Teacups with Robby Hogg and Andrew Boucher

views of raft floating in Chili Bar Canyon on the South Fork American River

Hyside Raft in the flats above Indian Creek on The Middle Fork Salmon River, ID

Motley crew of Rafts on The Middle Fork Salmon, ID. Avon, NRS, Hyside, SOTAR, Aire

Super Bloom on The American River in El Dorado County, CA

Two guides setting safety at Ruck-a-Chucky. Rainy day on The Middle Fork American River

Orange Walls above Camas Creek, Middle Fork Salmon River, ID

River Runners Girls, late 1990's on The Tuolumne River, CA

Closing the coffin and flipping raft while surfing on The Tuolumne River, CA

Experience on and around the river

I have spent years working on rivers as a photographer, understanding access, safety, light, and timing. That background allows me to work efficiently in challenging environments without disrupting operations or putting people at risk.

The result is photography that feels authentic, grounded, and accurate to the experience being represented.

Ongoing Partnerships

Photographer Scott Blankenfeld kayaking on The South Fork American River

Commercial relevance

While this work is rooted in river environments, the skills carry directly into other commercial settings.

Clients value:

Comfort working in difficult conditions
The ability to anticipate action and moments
Clear communication and planning
Consistent results under pressure

These qualities apply whether the subject is a river, a product launch, or a team at work.

Commercial Services

My Rafting Photos

River sport photography is also produced through My Rafting Photos, a dedicated platform focused exclusively on river environments.

What began as a consumer-facing rafting photography business has evolved into a specialized vertical supporting outfitters, brands, manufacturers, and organizations working on rivers. This allows river-specific projects to live in one place, while broader commercial work lives here.

Visit My Rafting Photos

Next step

If you are planning a river-based project or want authentic outdoor imagery that integrates into broader marketing efforts, start with a short inquiry.

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