Specialists in River Photography and Video Production
My Rafting Photos is dedicated to producing compelling river photography and videography for outfitters, paddle-sports manufacturers, retailers, and fine art. There is no better way to capture a river experience than photos and video shot and produced by photographer Scott Blankenfeld and My Rafting Photos.
Brand Story Video - Revived on The River
This video production is an incredible story of high school teacher and river guide, Joe Ellis. As he returned to start a new whitewater rafting season, he experienced cardiac arrest while on the river and was revived with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This video Project tells this story and speaks to the need for improved outdoor access to AEDs in public spaces.
Shot and edited by: Scott Blankenfeld
With: Joe Ellis
For: AED TEAM
Trust YourSelf and Go With The Flow
How to Pack Your AED for WW Rafting
Whitewater Rafting Satan's Cesspool
American River Fall Time Fly Fishing
Return To South Silver 2024
From the Producer of "South Silver, The First Descent".
An intrepid group of international whitewater kayakers open up The South Fork of Silver Creek for the 2024 season. There is plenty of adventure as these river runners make their way into and navigate down the Legendary South Silver Creek with high water levels. This video includes some of the most epic footage to ever come out of this classic California kayaking creek.
About The Photographer
Business Owner and Photographer, Scott Blankenfeld has been running rivers and shooting photos for 30 years. His career started in 1994 when he attended a guide school on the American River while attending California State University, Chico. He was soon hooked and is now a seasoned whitewater kayaker, rafter, and all around river runner. He is experienced in many aspects of the outdoor industry including adventure travel and education, product marketing, and specialty retail.
In his early days, Scott shot film on a manual 35mm Olympus OM-1. In 2011, he upgraded his camera gear and began capturing imagery for his customers and to help others market their businesses. Although he always enjoyed photography in the past, and has had photos published in The American Whitewater Journal, Canoe & Kayak Magazine, and for commercial use in print and web, it was at this time when he became serious about his photography, and he and has been actively working as a photographer and videographer ever since. Fast forward to present, he celebrates 30 years of working on the American River where he is now accepting new clients as a photographer, videographer, and content creator.
