About Me
Not all who wander are lost. Some are just tired of leases.
Hey, I’m Kyle. I’m a photographer, filmmaker, and the guy currently living full-time out of a truck that doubles as my studio, office, and occasionally my kitchen.
I created This Way Wild as an experiment in what happens when you stop waiting and just start. I didn’t move into my truck to escape something—I did it to live closer to the stories I wanted to tell. It’s a creative project, a personal challenge, and sometimes a mess—but it’s mine. And I’m sharing it as it unfolds.
I shoot, edit, and publish everything from the road. That means hauling gear into the wild before sunrise, editing with one bar of service, or trying to cook eggs while a time-lapse runs. It's not about perfection—it's about showing up, making things that matter, and learning on the fly.
What you’ll find here:
Short, thoughtful YouTube episodes from the road
Photo essays and stories about real-life adventure (and real-life messes)
Gear that actually works—and stories about the stuff that didn’t
The occasional life lesson disguised as a coffee-fueled ramble in the desert
It’s a creative life on the move—built around storytelling, hard-earned moments, and a willingness to trade comfort for something real. Some days it’s sunrise hikes and edits with a view. Other days, it’s busted gear, sideways rain, and dinner out of a pan with one clean fork and zero dignity. Either way, I’m all in.
If you’ve ever wanted to simplify, hit the road, or just peek behind the scenes of what that looks like to run a commercial business from the remote places—welcome. You’re in the right place.
Where You Might’ve Seen My Work
Outside this project, I run KPL Studios, a commercial photo and video studio I built from the ground up. I’ve led campaigns for travel, lifestyle, and hospitality brands, blending high production value with a real-world, boots-on-the-ground approach.
Some of the brands I’ve worked with include:
Amazon
Opendoor
Ohm Fitness
Roadtrip Oregon
Desert Diamond Arena
Kokopelli Packrafts
Radica Outdoors
Niner Bikes
Arizona Hideaway Collection
Sandia Resort & Casino
Current Collaborations
Right now, I’m on the road filming the first season of This Way Wild, producing commercial projects for brands I believe in, and testing the gear I live with every day.
I'm currently working with:
Radica Products – My Moonlander Truck Camper
River Outdoors - Overlanding Specialists: suspension, accessories and living systems design.
Arizona Wilderness Brewing – Amazing humans, off grid beers
KPL Studios clients – continuing client photo/video from the road
(…maybe you?)
If you're working on something that aligns, let’s talk.
Stuff People Always Ask
Do you actually live in your truck full-time?
Yes. No apartment. Just me, a camera, a fridge that barely closes, and a queen sized bed in the back that turns into a couch. Of course I have a storage unit that I run my business out of, swap out gear as the seasons change and pick up studio equipment for larger commercial projects.
How do you work on the road?
I run two power stations, solar, satellite internet, and a lot of hard drives. I shoot, edit, and upload everything myself—sometimes from parking lots, sometimes from ridgelines, or alpine lakes.
Is this a vanlife thing?
Not really. I didn’t hit the road to “live the dream”—I did it to live closer to the truth. The outdoors strips things down. Out here, you don’t get to fake it. You adapt. You pay attention. You make do.
That’s what pulled me in. What started as a creative decision turned into a way of life—one that keeps me open, keeps me curious, and reminds me that the best things rarely come easy.
180° South said it best: “The best journeys answer questions you didn’t think to ask.” This is mine.
What camera gear do you use?
I’ll share more on that in the Gear section, but short version: Sony A7S III and A7R V for photo/video, multiple lenses, drone, and some painfully well-organized storage bins. My current everyday carry camera is a Nikon ZF and I use the insta 360 GO 3s as my action camera.
Do you still take on client work?
Yes—through KPL Studios. I still shoot commercial projects all the time while on the road. If it's a fit, I’ll make it work. I’ll assemble my team, drive or fly to wherever and execute high level projects like I always do.
Where are you going next?
I loosely plan, but I want to mostly follow light, weather, and story. Colorado and Northern Arizona are calling—but we’ll see what happens.
Get in Touch
Whether you’ve got a story to tell, a product you believe in, or a simple “Hey, I dig what you’re doing”—I’m always open to a good conversation.
I check messages from the road, usually somewhere between a dead battery and a decent cup of coffee. So if I’m slow to respond, assume I’m either filming something at golden hour or trying to find service.
For partnerships, creative collaborations, or questions that don’t fit in a comment section—use the form below or email me directly.