My name is Jayson Hale and I thank you for you interest in my work. I am a self-taught, fine art/adventure photographer. I do not sell my images directly on this site. Each photo is custom designed and made to order. Please contact me directly.

I look forward creating something beautiful together!

Nestled in the beautiful Sierra Valley, my two siblings and I grew up in the small town of Sierraville, Ca. Our parents used mother nature as their daycare, setting us free to explore the expansive country. Surrounded by these endless opportunities, we were always biking, camping, skiing and occasionally running from ranchers as we’d sneak up on their huge brown trout with our fly rods. Our mother worked at the Squaw Valley Ski Resort daycare, once known as Ten Little Indians. So, by the time we were all walking, we were also practicing our tucks, two-planking at high speeds down the local ski hills. Swapping out my skis a few years later for a snowboard paid off and in 2006 I competed for Team USA at the 2006 Olympics. In 2013, after 10 years on the US Snowboard Team, I hung my hat to chase new endeavors. With a BS in Geology, certificates in firefighting and paramedicine, I’m still wondering a bit. My camera however, has always been by my side and remains my tool of choice.

As a young kid, I always had a camera, documenting my crew of friends as we discovered endless adventures, traveled the world and dialed in our passion for the outdoors. Photography has molded the way I see things. It delegates the actions I take on road trips and provides an opportunity to connect deeply with the world around us. It is also responsible for many sleepless nights. It aims to inspire not just the adventure seeker but also the weekend warrior through creative outdoor photography and the experiences that entails. To not just make beautiful images, but allow the viewer to bond with the adventure that lies within the photograph and create their own story as if they were the one dancing beneath the ink.

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