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I document the real moments that make a day in the field worth remembering. I’m Joe Hess, based in the Vail Valley - Gypsum Colorado. I am comfortable working on rivers, in timber, and on the trail. I move with the group, stay out of the way, and deliver images that feel true to the day.
Guides get useful marketing content. Clients get the story of their trip.
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Joe Hess Photography
Summit Focus Ventures LLC

Professional, unobtrusive coverage for guided hunts, fishing trips, river expeditions, and backcountry excursions

I move with the group, stay out of the way, and capture the real moments that make a day in the field worth remembering

I deliver the day as it was providing you with images that match the reality of the trip.
Starting at $450 for up to 4 hours in the field. Ideal for morning hunts, short float sections, half‑day wade trips, quick scouting missions, or any window where you want clean coverage without committing to a full day.
Starting at $800 for up to 8 hours in the field. Ideal for full guided trips, full float days, or any day where you want complete coverage from first light through wrap‑up.
Starting at $1,500 for long or high‑effort days. Ideal for remote access, long approaches, multi‑location days, or any itinerary that pushes past standard hours.
Starting at $2500 for multi‑day coverage. Ideal for overnight hunts, river expeditions, backcountry camps, or any trip where you want the full arc of the experience documented.
If the available packages don’t fit the trip, I can build a custom option based on the specific needs, logistics, or goals.
Starting at $1200 for guide coverage. Up to 8 hours in the field. Ideal for guides who need specific, usable images for websites, booking pages, and social channels.

I work with the group, move at field pace, and stay out of the way. The goal is simple: accurate coverage without slowing the day down. Images are delivered in a clean, organized gallery. Guides get material they can use for marketing. Clients get a record of the trip that matches what it felt like to be there. I have the background and gear of a hunter and fisherman, so I fit into the day naturally and never stand out or need managing. I’m comfortable working in fast, cold, wet, or technical environments. You don’t need to adjust the day for the camera. I keep up.

I grew up in Pennsylvania fishing, hunting, and spending most of my time outside. Those years shaped how I move in the field and how I see a day unfold. I have my own stories and memories from those trips, many of them I wish were documented better, or documented at all. That’s a big part of why I do this. You pay real money for a guided trip, sometimes a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience. Let me document it so you have something to keep. Turnaround times match the length of the trip. Short days are faster. Longer trips take more time but stay predictable. Rates reflect the field time, travel, and post‑work involved, and can be adjusted for specific requirements. I do limited video work, and I can add video coverage with a second photographer when needed.

I booked a day long wade fishing trip with my dad and brother. I was a memorable day. I fished with them and took photos.

Walking along with my friend Jesse on an evening Elk Woods Muzzle Loader Trip

A Fall Day with my Friend Alex Streamer Fishing on the Upper Colorado
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