Sunset over a desert landscape framed by cacti, with a person standing on a rocky ridge

About Tyler · Arizona based

It started with wanting to capture everything.

I'm a self-taught photographer and videographer who turned a love of capturing everyday life into full-time work. This is where I share the adventures, the memories, and what I've learned along the way.

Tyler Barks walking along a forest road during an outdoor adventure
Arizona-based photographer & videographer

The person behind the camera

A camera, a little curiosity, and years of practice.

I'm a full-time photographer, videographer, and content creator based in Arizona. I share my life and adventures through photos and videos, and work with brands to bring their places, products, and experiences into the stories I tell. That's included creating with Best Western, Allegiant, and Logitech, from travel and hotel experiences to the technology I use along the way.

I'm self-taught, with a lot of what I know coming from YouTube and years of putting it into practice. Now I want to give that knowledge back through travel tips, photography and video tutorials, and a look at how I create. Whether it's a little local spot worth visiting or a simple way to capture something better, I want you to take something useful away.

Personal or sponsored, I want what I share to feel like me. I work with brands I connect with and where I can see a good fit for both of us. More than anything, I want to enjoy the experience, have those memories to look back on, and help other people do the same.

Brands I've created with

  • Allegiant
  • Best Western
  • G FUEL
  • Insta360
  • Corona
  • Panasonic
  • Ole Smoky Moonshine
  • HP
  • MVP Disc Sports
  • Lay's
  • Russell Athletic
  • Moosejaw
  • Boosted

How I see it

What matters to me.

01 · Experience

Enjoy the moment.

I love having photos and videos to look back on, but being there matters just as much. I want to enjoy what I'm doing and capture something that brings me back to it. That carries into my brand work too: showing a place or product as part of a real experience, with the moments in between that make it feel personal.

02 · Perspective

Notice the little things.

Sometimes it's the little local restaurant or the stop you didn't plan that stays with you. I love finding those places and sharing what made them worth a visit. When I'm shooting, I look for those details too, from the light in a room to the care someone puts into their work. They're often what makes a brand's story feel its own.

03 · Sharing

Pass it along.

People sharing what they knew helped me get started. I want to do the same with practical tips and a look at how I create, so you can try things for yourself. That also shapes how I feature brands: showing how I actually use something, what helps me, and where it fits into my day, so there's something useful to take away.

A broad sandy beach and waves along the Oregon coast

Stories and discoveries

Come along for the adventure.

I love getting off the beaten path and finding the local, everyday things that make a place memorable. Not everything has to be a big trip. Sometimes it's just making time to get outside and see something a little differently.

Here you'll find photos, videos, travel tips, and stories from those experiences. I hope they inspire you to head out yourself, capture a few memories, or simply enjoy coming along with me.

Let's work together

Have something you'd like to talk about?

Whether you have a question about something I've shared or a project you think we'd be a good fit for, I'd love to hear from you.