"It is a powerful thing to see people and experiences unfold from behind the camera. There is no place I would rather be.”

My photography career started over 20 years ago when I cut my advertising teeth as an art director. While I wasn't shooting professionally at that time, I was concepting and designing brand campaigns made up of unique and powerful images. As my career grew, I went on to become a creative director and agency owner. Invaluable skills when it comes to productions at every budget level.

Now I am using my collective experience behind the camera creating unique image libraries and campaign images for consumer brands.

Comfortable with all ages and situations ranging from wrangling dogs and cats to shooting in 40 degree surf - I am super inspired by people and the stories they have to tell.

 
 

  • I love the surf and all things water.
    Am very comfortable shooting in everything from sprinklers to the cold emerald waters of the PNW.

    My kit:

    Aquatech pro housing

  • Sony system.

    Professional kit: A9iii | 24mm | 35mm
    | 50mm | 135mm | 24 - 70 mm
    | 70-200mm | 200 - 600 mm

    And of course anything else we might need to create with.

  • Big or small, it has been a wonderful journey.

    Academy Sports | AWS | LOGE | Rover.com | Consumer Cellular | AAA of Washington | BMW Motorcycles | AVANTs car club | RADMOR Golf | Golazo | Cranium | INTENT Beverages | Tourism Rossland | REI | The Hiding spot Tattoo | AEGIS | LBF | Decater Fitness | Project All In

  • Rick Maderis - Owner, Burnside Knives

    “Troy captures the heart of the moment, not just the image. His style is authentic, raw, and effortlessly real. That’s exactly why people trust him behind the lens.

    Forest Holder - Design Manager

    "Working with Troy was fantastic! We wanted a photographer who could capture authentic moments between people and their pets, and Troy's ability to capture a scene without being intrusive allowed that to happen. He was fully engaged with everyone (humans and pets), creating an atmosphere that led to incredible real moments. Troy is a very kind, down to earth person, which made the whole experience such a joy. Last, but certainly not least, he brought snacks.”

    Stacy Mangum - Creative Director, Rover.com

    "The list is long but what so impresses me about Troy is his ability to create and capture real moments. His calm and nurturing energy combined with a razor-sharp focus on overdelivering against the brief inspires everyone around him toward a common purpose. Troy is a true collaborator; generous and empathetic; steady and adaptive; highly curious; shares, challenges and builds on ideas; listens intently. Simply put, he is in it 1000%, just look at the images."

    Chad Guenter - Founder and Director, Project All in.

    "Anyone can grab a camera, point and shoot and you’ll capture a moment. But what Troy does is different. I’m not sure I can really explain it but he’s meant to be behind the lens for reasons not specific to the image. In a beautiful way he creates an atmosphere, an energy around the camera and ultimately the subject be it a person, a group, an object or nature. This helps to relax the situation around “having photos taken”. Often you don’t even know he’s there. What surrounds a photo is the time it was taken, its been captured and sometimes it feels forced or built up. Troy has found a way to co-exist with that moment seamlessly but shares the feelings and energy of it with the client in such a way that your photos mean so much more than frame they occupy…The moments in life you want captured deserve that."

    Dena Blevins Creative Director,
    Hydro Flask

    Wow! Just went through the Bozeman images. Soooo good! Thank you thank you. Amazing job, and not only are the images stunning – my entire team raved about how incredible you were to work with. Excited for next holiday and putting these to good use! Love how real everything feels -  you did exactly what I thought you would – they feel less commercial and more like authentic captured moments.