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A decade ago Bryan Smith bought his first camera at WalMart and started calling himself a filmmaker. Armed with a $500 handicam, he embarked on a kayaking expedition to the far reaches of Arunachal Pradesh, India. While his imagery barely cracked amateur status on that first expedition, his passion and persistence would carry him through the ranks of the industry in just 10 years.
His first film, 49 Megawatts, documented a community’s struggle with a hydroelectric project on the Ashlu River and eventually led him to the hallways of National Geographic. He received an Expedition Council grant to lead a team of kayakers into the wilds of Kamchatka and went on to direct The Man Who Can Fly for the National Geographic Channel. After several years as a freelance director of photography for National Geographic, Bryan founded Reel Water Productions. A boutique production company based in Squamish, British Columbia specializing in documentary, expedition, and commercial content.
Bryan currently leads a team of like-minded creatives in the pursuit of authentic storytelling. Their award-winning films have graced festival circuits, television networks, and the online community. Bryan believes the best projects are those with a healthy chance of failure and pass a 60/40 rule. Stories with a 60% chance of succeeding and a 40% chance of failing seem to produce the elements of unknown, emotion, and challenge that audiences crave.
Join me for an immersive wildlife photography workshop based at Botanika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton, located in one of the most biologically intense places on Earth. Surrounded by pristine rainforest, thriving mangroves, and untouched coastline, this workshop is designed for photographers of all levels who want to elevate their craft while experiencing the raw beauty of Costa Rica’s wildest region.
This multi-day Yellowstone workshop, led by wildlife photographer Kyle Moon, offers photographers of all skill levels the chance to capture the park during its vibrant spring renewal. As snow melts, wildlife activity peaks—bears emerge with cubs, wolves and coyotes hunt, and bison, elk, and moose raise their young across the landscape. The season provides dynamic, story-rich photography opportunities, from dramatic predator encounters to intimate moments with newborn animals. The experience includes lodging, transportation, meals in the field, and small group guidance for an immersive and personalized adventure.
An immersive adventure designed to capture the breathtaking beauty and diverse landscapes of the island of Madeira
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