<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Public Land Creatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Land Creatives]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:26:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Member Spotlight: Samantha Burke Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? I'm based in Minnesota and Wisconsin! I mainly photograph on state land like state parks or county-owned parks and beaches. Why did you become a PLC member? Over the last handful of years, it seems like parks and public lands get harder and harder to work on for permits. It's been getting more strict, harder to obtain, and even harder to get in touch with people who know answers regarding the permits. These permits can also be quite...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-samantha-burke-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e67fe2730c0413513e8</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:48:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_293634aeb639448bbaa96bf587d4323d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member Spotlight: Authentic Collective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? We're Sav and Greg, a married photography and videography team based in Denver, Colorado. As elopement photographers, our work revolves around public land. These spaces aren't just places we visit in our free time, they're the foundation of our entire business. We spend our days adventuring and documenting small weddings in some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country, from our home in the Rocky Mountains to Yosemite and...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-authentic-collective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e67fe2730c0413513e7</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:50:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_e782a6e6c2a349459c5eb205dbb2c91c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_682,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Film Act: What Photographers Need to Know About Public Land Permits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video: Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Featuring Public Land Creatives Board Member, Joanna Adams Are you a photographer shooting in national parks or public lands? Are you a photographer shooting in national parks or public lands? Discover how the FILM Act changes permit rules for portrait, wedding, and commercial photographers—and what you must know to stay compliant. Read more from the article here: https://www.ppa.com/articles/what-pho... In this video, our Government Affairs...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/the-film-act-what-photographers-need-to-know-about-public-land-permits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e67fe2730c0413513e6</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Updates]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:45:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/Xi76JTdnQMk?si=WfU_AfxxLaVUbyVT" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CanvasRebel Interview | Meet Joanna Adams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reposted Courtesy of CanvasRebel Originally posted January 25, 2024 We were lucky to catch up with Joanna Adams recently and have shared our conversation below. Joanna, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know? I’m on the board of Public Land Creatives – a non-profit organization that advocates for equal, fair, and unbiased access to create and recreate on our nation’s beautiful public lands. This mission is...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/canvasrebel-interview-meet-joanna-adams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e562b1318a248535a98</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><category><![CDATA[News & Updates]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stories & Insights]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:38:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_315f8cc9662d4b318d976765799774bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_683,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member Spotlight: Soul + Sky Weddings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? I photograph people in love. On mountaintops... In glacier-carved valleys... Alongside rivers... Nestled in ancient forests...  And, my work and play have taken me across some of the most beautiful public lands in the country, so I find myself often in Alaska's Chugach National Forest, national lands surrounding Kenai Fjords National Park, Denali National Park, and across the other equally amazing wilds of Alaska. My homebase in the South...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-soul-sky-weddings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e562b1318a248535a9a</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:39:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_4b19de3ee06048d3a30c7f1ca5853308~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member Spotlight: In Love and Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? I’m Kelly Shoul, and I’m an elopement photographer based in Grand Junction, Colorado. I work mostly in Colorado – on National Forest Lands, in RMNP, and the Colorado National Monument. I also work in the Moab area — including the national and state parks, and BLM land. Most of the places I work are remote, beautiful, and wild — and I feel incredibly lucky to call these landscapes my office. Why do you think it is important to protect...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-in-love-and-adventure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e562b1318a248535a9d</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 01:57:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_e0d9125f68404d609bb165608e034894~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Public Land Layoffs Responsibly as a Photographer]]></title><description><![CDATA[As public land lovers, creatives, and storytellers, we know the soul-stirring power of wild places. But in recent years—due to federal shutdowns, staffing shortages, and funding gaps—many national parks and public lands have experienced layoffs or temporary closures. Fewer rangers on duty can mean fewer open facilities, less enforcement, and unfortunately, more damage to the fragile landscapes we love and work in. When systems falter, it’s up to us to rise as stewards. Whether you’re tagging...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/navigating-public-land-layoffs-responsibly-as-a-photographer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e562b1318a248535a9e</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Updates]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 20:58:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_627b7bee9810416085c2a575d4097c57~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member Spotlight: Amanda Matilda Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? Grand Junction, CO -- I photograph most in the Colorado National Monument, with the National Forests, BLM, and National Parks of Western Colorado and Moab a close second. Why did you join Public Land Creatives? I loved finding a group of committed pros with similar affinity and protectiveness for our public lands and a group to communicate with about how to legally and sustainably work and share these lands with our clients. With more...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-amanda-matilda-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e562b1318a248535a97</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 20:29:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_7381da54434e4d82867dcb6f72871d4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_684,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member Spotlight: Scenic Vows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? We’re van lifers who spend our winters chasing warm weather in California and Utah, and then our summers are spent driving between Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, with flights to Alaska often! This nomadic lifestyle allows us to explore some of the most stunning landscapes in the United States, capturing love stories in the heart of nature. As elopement photographers, our business thrives on the beauty of public lands, making the...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-scenic-vows</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e562b1318a248535a9c</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:38:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_e1656f7e401b413eb8874623a388649c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_682,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member Spotlight: Skyewater Photo + Film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? Kaitlyn with Skyewater Photo and Film is based in Washington and photographs mostly in Olympic National Park and other national/state parks and national forest lands in Washington state.  Why did join Public Lands? Over the last few years, it seems like every park has become more strict with requiring permits, and several of them can be pretty expensive. I once paid $300 to operate on national forest land in Colorado for a two-person...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-skyewater-photo-film</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e562b1318a248535a99</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:11:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_864c69ceacd441bcae45f05af43cdc0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member Spotlight: Maye.be Take a photo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? Hi, my name is a Samantha! My homebase is Colorado, and I spend most of my time here or in Utah (where I previously lived)! I photograph mostly on National Forest Lands and in National Parks like Rocky Mountain, Arches, Canyonlands, or Grand Teton. Most of my couples choose to adventure into the mountains, or explore the desert! While these are my main spots, I help all of my couples with planning and that often means we are figuring out...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-maye-be-take-a-photo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e562b1318a248535a9f</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:36:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_0346c0456072405ca9a1cb4d840eb85b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_682,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member spotlight - Brianna Parks Photo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? I'm Brianna. I'm an elopement photographer based in Northern California. I photograph elopements all over the Pacific Northwest and in Northern California, mainly in national parks and forest land. The top places I photograph at are Olympic National Park and Redwood National Park. Why did you join the PLC? I joined PLC because, as a photographer, capturing the beauty of our public lands is a huge part of what I do. But over the years,...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-brianna-parks-photo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e562b1318a248535a9b</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:05:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_ca93322e805a44d6b6245bf3c257f33b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member spotlight - Unleashed Elopements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? I'm Sharlee, owner of Unleashed Elopements - an elopement photographer based out of Oregon. I work frequently in the Pacific Northwest, including Oregon, Washington, and California with travels to Utah, Idaho, and Alaska. I work in various Public Lands, including National Forests, State Parks, National Parks, and Coastal Shorelands. Why do you feel that the work PLC does is important? I personally love working on public lands because I...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-unleashed-elopements</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e562b1318a248535a96</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 17:45:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_26fd833fccf94aa382b1f1702f129075~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[@2023 Lovelight Photography - Montana Based Elopement, Wedding and Portrait Photography - www.lovelightmontana.com Updated Feb 2025 The Explore Act: The bipartisan EXPLORE (Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences)  Act (HR 6492)  containing the FILM ACT has passed the House Of Representatives and was signed by President Biden. This bill will replace the photography and videography laws currently in place for National Forests, National Parks, BLM land, Wildlife Refuges, and other...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/explore-act</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e48a1cf5821abc7fe5a</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Updates]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:36:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_742f2eafb97344bca940e07b437a40d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member spotlight - Valerie Lisuk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? I’m based in Seattle, Washington, and specialize in adventure elopements and intimate weddings along the West Coast (Washington, Oregon, and California). The top locations are Olympic National Park, North Cascades, Mt Rainier, and Oregon Coast.  Why do you feel that the work PLC does is important? I grew up in Eastern Europe, where the majority of the population is unaware of Leave No Trace principles. As someone passionate about nature,...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-valerie-lisuk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e48a1cf5821abc7fe58</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:35:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_17629d9efee04ad986e33937a73bf6e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member spotlight - The Outlovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? Hey friends, we’re Chad and Vanessa, ‘The Outlovers’. We’re a husband and wife elopement photography duo, working with all couples who find their deepest connection in the great outdoors. We’ve both been active in the outdoors for as long as we can remember: from camping trips as young children, right through to working as professional scuba divers for many years. We’re at our absolute happiest when we disappear down a dirt track into the...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-the-outlovers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e48a1cf5821abc7fe59</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:19:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_eb337c76772f43fb9894e4cf4a260a85~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member spotlight - Venture Ever After]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? I, Nadia, am based in the Pacific Northwest, and specialize in elopements and intimate weddings in the outdoors (and largely Public Lands) here. I've done most of my work in places like Olympic National Park, the Columbia River Gorge, the coasts of Oregon and Washington, Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, and loads of other magical places across the PNW. Why did you join PLC? Nature has always been an integral part of my own life, and having the...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-venture-ever-after</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e48a1cf5821abc7fe53</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 01:04:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_a606285237cd4ebca9ec3126ece9db22~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_679,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member spotlight - Outshined Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? I am based in North Bend, Washington. I photograph elopements all over the Pacific Northwest. I do most of my work in Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Mount Baker National Forest, Snoqualmie Valley region and the Southern Oregon Coast. Why did you join PLC? I joined Public Lands Creatives because they are an organization of photographers who want to preserve and protect our public lands while helping to create fair...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-outshined-photography</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e48a1cf5821abc7fe56</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:26:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_7e6b15fe56c549e8b0893a09a7b18740~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member spotlight - Sage Trails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? I am based and work in Washington State. Why did you join PLC? The ability to have access to public lands for photography is such a gift because some of my most amazing experiences as a photographer have been on public lands. I'm the person who will say "WOW" every 5 feet no matter if I've been to the spot before because every place comes with a different experience every time! It makes every elopement so unique, even from my end. I'm...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-sage-trails</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e48a1cf5821abc7fe54</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Feb 2024 01:07:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_a8e9ee55f99b411eb39d9bad08fed49d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Member spotlight - Emily Noelle Photo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where are you based? Where do you photograph the most? I'm an Oregon elopement and intimate wedding photographer providing a customized adventure experience to couples who prioritize dreamy, nature-filled photography that highlights the beauty of their relationship. My passion behind photographing couples stems from what I believe my purpose to be: celebrating and sharing the beauty of relationships. I’m here to capture couples as they are in this season, to commemorate what they have been...]]></description><link>https://www.publiclandcreatives.org/post/member-spotlight-emily-noelle-photo</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a60e48a1cf5821abc7fe55</guid><category><![CDATA[Member Spotlights]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:46:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a7283_898a0fd49e744391b6407cedc0cb3bec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_683,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>info40359799</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>