PHOTOS

Commercial. Outdoorsy. Adventure. Lifestyle.

We tell fun, engaging stories through original hi-res imagery. Our photography style has been called honest, gritty, and timeless.
We’re also consistent. We follow through.

Caroline Whatley and Erin McGrady sit in the doorway of a small blue Coleman tent. A dog is in between them. There are green palms behind them and sand in the foreground. — Coleman

Erin McGrady is blurred out on the right hand side of the photo which shows the interior of the back of a van. It's filled with bikes, gear, hats, a speaker, a first aid kit, a cooler, a stove, and other outdoor gear. — Outside

Erin McGrady holds a cute brown dog outside. There are mountain layers behind them. She has on an orange backpack. The dog is in a teal harness. — Merrell

a fancy wooden bar is fully stocked with various liquor bottles. Bar chairs are angled at a 45 degree in front of the bar. 3 bronze tear drop lights are on and hanging from the ceiling. — Visit NC

Erin McGrady sits in the back of an open, tall, white van. A cute medium sized brown dog with a white beard and white eyebrows sits to her right. There's a bed above them. The van is parked in a grassy field and mountains are behind them. — Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Erin McGrady sits in the open doorway of a tall white van. A medium sized dog is to her left. Caroline Whatley leans out the window of the passenger side door. They're looking and smiling at each other. An LGBTQ flag is in the doorway. — The Outbound Collective

Travel - Midday at Yellowstone National Park — Travel for DMO’s and CVB’s

An aerial drone photo of Biltmore Estate during peak fall color. Low hanging clouds surround the mansion. The Blue Ridge Mountains are visible in the background. Red, orange, and yellow trees are visible on the property. — Explore Asheville

Erin McGrady rows a canoe in a lake. She looks to her left and smiles. A medium sized brown dog also looks in that direction. Green, scrubby, trees are in the background,. — Orvis

On assignment: Stories and photographs for Men’s Journal and ASN. — Men’s Journal.

Some of Authentic Story co.’s Recent Photography Projects Include

LGBTQ+ content for Explore Asheville.

A photoshoot for Explore Asheville that produced the cover shot for their Official Visitor Guide.

Creating content and shooting a gallery of photos for Visit NC and the Yadkin Valley wine region.

Photography of the lodging, facilities, food, and authentic experiences at several Aramark properties, one of the official concessionaires for the National Parks.

Content creation for Google and their Google Pixel phones.

CamelBak’s Thrive Campaign
National Take a Hike Day Campaign for Merrell.

Year-long campaign with Coleman for their #TheOutsideIsCalling and #ColemanCollective initiatives including video, photography, and blog posts.

Brand and product photography while on an overlanding camping excursion for Sea To Summit, BioLite, Gnarly Nutrition, and Jack Wolfskin.

Social media content creation including Reels for Instagram, still photos for web, and a travel guide for three different locations for Visit NC x The Outbound Collective

A blog post and social media campaign in collaboration with local-to-Asheville brand ENO Hammocks.

Unique photography and copy for Osprey Packs and The Outbound Collective.

Photography for Brooks “Love Moves” running campaign.

Photography for local businesses the Wedge Brewing Company, the Historic Cotton Mill Asheville, and others.

3+ years of shooting adventure and food photography for Men’s Journal.

Print photography for numerous issues of ROVA Magazine.

Photography featured on The Outbound Collective’s website, social media channels, and newsletter.

Photography for numerous Visitor’s Bureaus/DMO’s during press trips including Explore Asheville and Visit NC.

We are experienced in the field and in the studio and are highly skilled at creating content that will help you shape and define your brand. We have the ability to alter our editing to match existing art assets that you may already have. We also have the ability to start from scratch and create a look that is unique to you and your brand. We have traveled to numerous places in the US and abroad for work. In addition, we also work with clients who mail us their products, some of whom we’ve never even met in person. Please contact us to get started or to learn more.

**In order to focus more on other projects, we no longer shoot engagements or weddings.

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