Patagonia
https://www.patagonia.com/fly-fishing/
Men’s Swiftcurrent Jacket
https://www.patagonia.com/product/mens-swiftcurrent-wading-jacket/81770.html
STEALTH COLLECTION / 2022
convertable vest + pack vest
We are always thrilled to work with our good friends at Patagonia. It takes a lot of effort from a lot of people to make these projects come to life and run smoothly. Check out the latest videos for the Stealth Pack Vest and Stealth Convertible Vest. A great addition to the Stealth series.
+ Patagonia: https://www.patagonia.com/fly-fishing/
+ Stealth Pack Vest: https://www.patagonia.com/product/stealth-pack-fly-fishing-vest/81962.html
+ Stealth Convertable Vest: https://www.patagonia.com/product/stealth-convertible-fly-fishing-vest/81917.html
Producer/Director
+ Emily Perry
+ Bryan Gregson
+ Rich Crowder
+ Nicholas Blixt
Camera, Drone & Gimbal Operators
+ Bryan Gregson
+ Will Phelps
Editor
+ Stuart Bjornlie and team
Anglers
+ Rachel Fin
+ Emily Gribble
THE YELLOW DOG DIFFERENCE
Fly Fish The World // Zero Extra Cost
It’s wild to think this is my 9th catalog with Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures. When I look back and think about all the adventures over the years, it just feels, well, unbelievable. I am very fortunate to work for such a great company, with an incredible team, and long-lasting global friends.
It’s also really nice to work for a company that gives back to the very communities we work in. YDFA created The Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation (YDCCF) in 2016 as a means of providing direct support to communities, fisheries, and ecosystems where great angling is found. In the first five years, YDCCF has granted over $1 million to over 60 projects worldwide, funding projects both large and small that focus on conservation, education and community growth, and resilience.
+ Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures: https://www.yellowdogflyfishing.com/
+ Yellow Dog Community & Conservation Foundation: https://www.ydccf.org/
AUGUST 2021
Tom Morgan Rodsmiths
This summer, we had an enjoyable shoot for Robb Report with a local fly rod manufacturer, Tom Morgan Rodsmiths. It was amazing to see the process of how these fine fly rods are made. From start to finish, the attention to finite detail was nothing short of astonishing. If you find yourself in the Bozeman, Montana area, stop by their shop, it’s worth the visit. See all this and more in the August 2021 issue.
+ Robb Report: https://robbreport.com/
+ Tom Morgan Rodsmiths: https://tommorganrodsmiths.com/
BRANDON PRINCE + CAMILLE EGDORF
Rocky Mountains
We were commissioned by Thomas & Thomas Fly Rod Company to create a few portraits fly fishing for marketing advertisements. The idea of the image was to showcase a Western fly fishing theme.
I had the fortunate opportunity to work with Brandon Prince and his daughter this past summer. Brandon is a Western Rocky Mountain Thomas & Thomas rep. He is also a long-time close friend, we’ve known each other for over two decades. Fun fact, at one time Brandon and I were roommates on the famous Henry’s Fork River in Idaho. I remember when his daughter was born and how excited he was to have a new fishing buddy. It was really special to see them fishing together years later. She is just as into is as her father is. I guess the old saying of “like father, like daughter” is fitting. I am looking forward to seeing what the future has planned for this amazing father and daughter duo.
Check out our older post from our shoot with another great friend, Camille Egdorf, for last years Ad: https://bryangregsonphotography.com/commercial-ad-thomas-thomas-fly-rods/
+ Thomas & Thomas: https://thomasandthomas.com/
+ Brandon Prince/Prince Outdoors: https://princeoutdoors.com/
+ Camille Egdorf: https://www.instagram.com/camillegdorf/
CAMILLE EGDORF + THOMAS & THOMAS FLY RODS
Rocky Mountains, Montana
We were commissioned by Thomas & Thomas Fly Rod Company to create a portrait fly fishing Ad. The idea of the image was to showcase a Western fly fishing theme. We hitched up the drift boat, called the talent, and decided on a location. This was easier said than done.
We had the boat and an amazing angler, Camille Egdorf, but mother nature threw us a curveball, wildfires. The hard part was finding a location. The smoke was so thick you couldn’t see the mountains and the river in the same frame. Everywhere had a hazy look and feel. We had to re-schedule, schedule, re-schedule again, then re-schedule and repeat. Our deliverable deadline was fast approaching. Weather stations were constantly being checked. We really needed what some might call a fly casters adversary, wind. We needed some wind to blow the smoke out of the valleys. To make matters even more difficult, we needed wind from a very specific direction. The entire West was on fire, we needed the jet stream to shift the wind direction from blowing smoke into the state to blowing the smoke out. We needed a miracle.
In the 11th hour, we found one lone random location with what we call a “sucker hole”— a tiny spot where it’s clear amongst the clouds, or in this case, the smoky haze. With the right lens and distance from the subject, we shifted our composition to fit within the only clear spot in the entire valley. We were able to create a great image, meet the deadline, and get to print. Miracles do happen!
+ Thomas & Thomas: https://thomasandthomas.com/
+ Camille Egdorf: https://www.instagram.com/camillegdorf/
CATALOG + PRINT AD + WEBSITE
Gallatin Canyon, Montana
This past fall I headed over to my buddy Eric Paulson’s house to capture some images of him bucking hay bales. Every year Eric has to make hay while the sun shines to get ready for winter so I figured it was a great time to photograph some real authentic moments. Between guiding and skiing, the swing months are packed with chores. Eric is no stranger to hard work, it’s just another day in paradise for him. Little did I know his hard work was going to pay off in more ways than one. It’s great to see this moment made it into the Fall 2018 Patagonia Workwear catalog.
Patagonia Workwear Gear Guide, October 2018
+ https://issuu.com/thecleanestline/docs/patagonia_october_2018_gear_guide
+ https://www.patagonia.com/workwear.html
Patagonia Ambassador Eric Paulson: http://www.ericpaulsonoutfitter.com/index.html
EDITORIAL | AMERICAN ANGLER MAGAZINE
May/June 2017
It’s great to see this image in print. Big thanks to Rick Matney for always getting it done in clutch situations.
Don’t have a copy of the new mag? Head down to your local shop and grab a copy, or better yet, get a yearly subscription and never miss an issue …. support print magazines!
+ American Angler Magazine – http://www.americanangler.com/
Download on Vimeo On Demand
Cinema Digital Productions / Documentary
Finding Fontinals is now available for purchase! You can now enjoy the highly anticipated full-length feature film at your leisure. Order a copy today!
+ Finding Fontinalis: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/findingfontinalis
Finding Fontinalis from Cinema Digital Productions on Vimeo.
Spring Issue 2017, Volume 19.1
The new Spring issue of the Drake Magazine just hit the fly shops. This issue is not to be overlooked; it’s chock-full of original content from great writers and skilled photographers. It’s always a pleasure to see those images on paper and relive those moments again.
It’s always an honor to see your name in the contributor’s section. But it takes a real team effort to create images and photograph dreams. Big thanks to my team and all those anglers, editors, lodges, guides, booking agents and supporters who help make these images come to life.
Head on down to your local shop and grab yourself a print copy or order a dual subscription and get it on your iPad, you won’t be disappointed and won’t ever miss an issue.
+ The Drake Magazine: http://www.drakemag.com/
PICTURED HERE - Miles LaRos: Sportsmans Lodge,
Matt Clawson and Jake Wells: Big Horn River Lodge,
William Bland: Fly Castaway - Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures