Golf Commercial | Alaska Archive | Freelance Videographer BTS

In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a commercial project we produced that aired on the Golf Channel—from pre-production and location scouting to the challenges we faced on shoot day, including budget constraints, tight deadlines, and unpredictable outdoor conditions. I also take a quick detour to reflect on a recent trip where I saw my good friend Chris featured on a billboard at the Philadelphia airport. Chris is a seasoned kayak fishing guide, adventurer, and all-around waterman whose story ties back to a magazine assignment I shot years ago in Alaska—a trip that later led to footage being licensed by Animal Planet. 🎥 Whether you're a freelance DP, a video editor, a producer, or someone just curious about what it's like to work in commercial video production, this video gives a raw and real look at how we manage client needs, creative vision, and real-world obstacles with a small but mighty team. 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video: • How to plan and execute a one-day commercial shoot • Importance of scouting locations and reading light • Working with tight budgets and using non-professional talent effectively • Adapting to less-than-ideal shooting conditions • Real-world production tips from two decades of experience in the field 🧭 I’ve spent over 20 years working as a photographer, creative director, and video producer, with work featured in National Geographic, Outside Magazine, Men’s Journal and many others. My wife is a producer and together we run a full service media production business and handle everything from concept to final delivery. 📚 Want more stories like the Alaska shoot with Chris? Check the link below for the full feature and let me know in the comments if you'd like to see more behind-the-scenes stories from past adventures. 👇 LINKS & RESOURCES 📝 Read the story from our Alaska trip: https://go.photoshelter.com/photograp... 📺 Watch the episode where I talk about traveling with Dave:    • New Gear | National Geographic | Freelance DP   🚨 If you’re enjoying the content, please give this video a thumbs up, drop a comment, and subscribe to help grow this community of creative professionals. Your support really helps us reach more people working in or entering the field of production. Thanks for watching—see you in the next one! View Our Work: https://rzcreativeproductions.com https://www.rzcreative.com Contact Us: https://rzcreativeproductions.com/con... #VideoProduction #BehindTheScenes #CommercialShoot #GolfChannel #CreativeDirector #ContentCreation #standuppaddle #alaska #freelancer #videography #videographer #AlaskaAdventure #ProductionTips #FreelanceLife #DPWorkflow #RunAndGunProduction #storytellingthroughvideo