Lens Behind The Hunt
This is for every hunting filmmaker, cameramen, or anyone in the hunting media space. This is an in depth look behind the curtain of the hunting media world with tips helping you turn your camera into a consistent paycheck. By: Nick Stelloh | https://www.lensbehindthehunt.com/
Episodes
What would it look like to start over from scratch in the hunting media industry?
In this episode, Nick breaks down exactly what he would do if he had no connections, no clients, and no experience, but still wanted to build a real career behind the camera. From learning your gear and studying composition to filming for free and building momentum, this is a practical roadmap for anyone trying to make the jump.
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Nick breaks down the different income streams that helped him build a full-time career in hunting media. From filming-only jobs and editing contracts to conservation projects, sponsor content, social media retainers, brand work, and oddball commercial projects, this episode gives hunting filmmakers a real look at how to make more consistent money with a camera.If you want to turn your camera into a career in the outdoor industry, t...
Cody Dowdy went from no experience, no support, and no idea where to start to filming full time in less than two years.
Cody was one of the first people in the room when we started this thing, and watching him chase it down has been one of the most fun parts of building Producers Camp. If you want to be in those conversations, learning this stuff in real time and getting in the rooms where careers actually get built, Producers Camp ...
In this episode of Lens Behind the Hunt, Nick breaks down one of the most important concepts in hunting filmmaking: shooting for the edit. He explains why great storytellers do not just capture random clips in the field. They film with the final edit in mind. From morning lodge shots and transition sequences to in-field scenics, hunter reactions, and real-time storytelling, Nick walks through the mindset that separates amateurs fro...
Nick walks through the most common career options in hunting media, including full-time in-house roles, independent contracting, retainer work, and commercial opportunities. If you are trying to figure out how to turn your camera skills into a real business, this episode offers clear, honest advice on where to start and how to grow.
Host Nick Stelloh sits down in the shed with famous photographer (even if you don’t know his name) Justin Moore. A longtime industry pro whose images you’ve definitely seen across the hunting world.
They unpack Justin’s break-in story from the film days to major brand roles at Nosler and Weatherby, what it looked like hiring creatives from the inside, and why hunting knowledge matters as much as camera skill when you’re in the field...
Host Nick Stelloh catches up with long time friend and industry veteran Sam Pyke of Hill Shadow Pictures. Nick has worked with Sam for about a decade—to unpack the part of hunting filmmaking nobody explains: how you actually get your first real opportunities and keep them.
We get into Sam’s break-in story, why most paid work comes from a small circle of relationships and referrals, and the mindset shift that separates a “camera guy...
Host Nick Stelloh kicks off the very first episode of the Lens Behind the Hunt podcast by sharing why he built this community — and the break-in story that started everything.
Nick walks through how he went from a 14-year-old kid in Wisconsin obsessed with whitetails and watching Outdoor Channel… to landing his first paid TV show job at 19 with one decent hunting film and (believe it or not) a couple rap music videos.
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