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In Our Nature // Through the Lens of Photographer Brittany J. Reid

March 5, 2015 Libby Zay
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There are so many artists and explorers I've connected with via Instagram and Tumblr lately. Their work and stories are the inspiration for a new series called "In Our Nature." It will give a glimpse into what drives and inspires these creative and adventurous people. To kick things off, here is an interview with Brittany J. Reid, a weekend warrior whose photos I've long admired on Instagram. All the photos in this post are her work.

Name: Brittany J. Reid
Place of Birth: Portsmouth, NH
Place of Residence: Seattle, Washington

What are your must-have items when you travel?

  1. My camera (Canon 5D + Sigma 35mm lens)
  2. My Pursecase (It's my phone case/wallet, invented by my best friend and featured on the ABC show Shark Tank! I have one in just about every color and I seriously do not go anywhere without it—I no longer have a need to use a purse or bag that gets filled with tons of stuff I don't need, which is important because who likes to be weighed down on an adventure!)
  3. Multiple beanies (Because I can never decide which color I want when I'm grabbing them on my way out the door)
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Who do you most admire?
I most admire my fiancé! He is a chef and he's one of the most hard-working, passionate people I know. I watched him develop his skills and passion for cooking and it's been really inspiring to see. Over the course of a few years, he went from knowing basically nothing about it to being a really incredible cook. He is actually a main reason why, over this past year, I decided to push myself and pursue photography more than I ever have. Watching him find what he loves and become great at it has been so awesome to see and has inspired me to do the same.

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How did you first get into photography? 
I honestly can't even remember a time that I started "getting into" it...I've pretty much always been into it. My parents were constantly taking photos of me and my sister when we were kids (they still do) and we were given disposable cameras probably around age five or six and I haven't stopped since. I took one class in college, but other than that, I've just been learning on my own through trial and error, friends, and online tutorials.

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What's your favorite place or thing to photograph and why?
My friends! I love photographing beautiful people in beautiful places. I love the people in my life and I love being surrounded by nature, so a combination of both is ideal.

What is your day job, and how do you balance work and pursuing your passions?
I work for a home medical equipment billing company here in Washington. It's been my full-time job since I moved here almost two years ago. I work the typical Monday-Friday work week and thankfully my fiancé does, too, so we really love to take advantage of our weekends off. We take mini road trips as often as possible and, other times, just exploring around Seattle does the trick. There are so many gorgeous places and fun activities in the pacific northwest, it's easy to get out and take photos wherever I end up. I'm currently in the process of planning our upcoming wedding, but once that has happened, I will have some more time and plan on doing some more portrait and hopefully wedding photography in my spare time. 

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What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
When I was young, every day before I left for school, my dad would say "Have the best day you can have" or "It's the only September 3, 1999 [or whatever day it was] you're ever going to have—make it a good one!" and things like that. It's such a simple sentiment, but I think that got me used to making the most of every day since I was really young. Also, my mom really encouraged me to study abroad in New Zealand when I was in college—I followed her advice and that experience was life-changing. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and sparked my desire for adventure, which I'll have for the rest of my life.

To see more of Brittany's work, you can follow her on Instagram (@brittanyexplores) or visit her website.

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Scout Gift Guide // Gift Ideas for Photographers (and Budding Shutterbugs)

November 29, 2014 Libby Zay
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Everyone seems to be a photographer these days. Digital photography has made taking photographs easier and cheaper, and many mobile phones come with decent cameras. From Instagram fanatics to professionals photographers, here are some gift ideas for anyone with an interest in taking pictures.

scout gift guide - photographers
scout gift guide - photographers

Custom monogram leather camera strap (Fotostrap / $93)

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gift-ideas-for-photographers-camera-mug

Camera lens mug (ThinkGeek / $10)

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gift-ideas-for-photographers-honeycomb-camera

Diana F. Film Camera (Modcloth / $110)

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gift-ideas-for-photographers-tp-holder

Toilet tissue holder (ModCloth, $30)

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gift-ideas-for-photographers-wallet

Wallet with memory card slots (Hold Fast / $40)

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iPhone super kit (Photojojo / $115)

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photography badge

Shutterbug camera badge (The Scout Project / $3.75)

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My Heart Belongs to the Mountains

February 18, 2014 Rachel Kristensen
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My heart belongs to the mountains of the world, but none more so than the ranges found in British Columbia. As a child I roamed between the sweet-smelling blossoms of orchards and wineries that line the Okanagan Valley. Above the sandy shores of a lake-lined valley floor, dusty brown mountains towered with green- and caramel-scented ponderosa pines. Those trees may be scarred a charcoal black from fires that raged in one particularly dry summer, but they are still my playground.

Yoho - Rachel Kristensen
Yoho - Rachel Kristensen

I was seventeen when I arrived in Yoho. The town of 300 was dwarfed by the giant Rocky Mountains that enclosed my new home. Glaciers hung from emerald basins with fresh water melting off, cutting through the rock into deep valleys and pooling into crystal-clear lakes. I never imagined lakes could be so blue and green in real life. I never expected to claw up a scree ridge to arrive at the peak of a mountain. With the wind blowing in my hair, I could look out forever, onto an endless horizon of sprawling mountain spines. I fell in love on those peaks harder than I ever thought possible. The day I left was the day I started yearning to go back.

Coastal Range - Rachel Kristensen
Coastal Range - Rachel Kristensen

I didn't think I'd find a replacement for the Rockies, it was just too hard to compete with their beauty. But the Coastal Range is as good as rival as any. Above the rainforest valleys are jagged, granite peaks with snow that lasts until July. Three-meters-deep snow gathers in chutes and bowls alongside glaciers and glades, creating a snowboarders dream. I feel like I’ve spent the last two years trying to climb above every cliff and boulder and have an infinite amount left to try.

My heart belongs to the mountains. Every range is a new love affair.

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