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River Sport Photography is More than Rafting

We photograph more than whitewater Rafting. This collection of whitewater Kayak photography and river surf photography is derived from decades of adventuring, and working with intrepid athletes in wild places.

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Whitewater Kayaking and River Surfing

River sport photography of: TL Surf, Robby Hogg, Barking Dog Wave, Tota, Harry Lopez, Pit Viper Sunglasses, Werner Paddles, Jackson Kayak, WRSI Helmets Dagger Kayak, Code, Seals Sprayskirts, Kokatat, Sweet Protection, Dagger Nomad, DJI Phantom, South Silver Creek, Dirtbaging kayak van, Ruck-A-Chucky, Cleavage, Letmann Kayak, Hyside, Pyranha Kayaks, North Fork American River, Auburn State Recreation Area, Snapdragon, Shred Ready, Tough Ass Throwbags

Long Exposure Robby Hogg Surfing TL Surf Hogg Model at Barking Dog Rapid, American River, CA

Robby Hogg river surfing at Barking Dog Rapid on The American River in California

Whitewater kayaker, Tota, in Jackson Kayak and Pit Viper Sunglasses

Whitewater kayaker, Tota, with face full of water and dreadlocks flying. Pit Viper, Werner, and Jackson Kayak

Kayaker Noah harley in Dagger Code, Werner paddle, Seals Sprayskirts and WRSI helmet

Kayaker Noah harley in Dagger Code, Werner paddle, Kokatat, Seals Sprayskirts and WRSI helmet

Kayaker Noah harley in Dagger Code, Kokatat, Seals Sprayskirts and WRSI helmet

Whitewater kayaker, Tota, in Jackson Kayak, Werner Paddles, and Pit Viper Sunglasses

Jackson Nirvana, Kokatat, Astral Bouyancy, Sweet Protection, Werner Paddles

Behind The Scenes of athlete kayaker, Robby Hogg with DJI Inspire

California dirtbag Kayaking on Camp Creek in El Dorado County, CA. Circa 2005

Whitewater Kayaking Lifestyle. Kayaker looks back at class VI Ruck-a-Chucky after running Cleavage Rapid on The Middle Fork American River in California

Kayaker Robby Hogg Creeking with Style. Dagger kayaks, Kokatat, Snapdragon Skirts

Kayak Surfing A high water North Fork American River, Athlete: Robby Hogg

TL Surf, Robby Hogg on The South Fork American River, Barking Dog Rapid

Sweet Protection up against a rock. Whitewater Kayaking Athlete, Robby Hogg on Silver Fork, California

Reaching out to grab kayakers above Skyscraper. The South Silver teacups during the 2024 season opener, high water

California Whitewater Kayaker, Tota is one of the most animated athletes I have shot with. South Fork American River, CA

When One throw bag isn't enough, Choose Tough Ass. Platypus Rescue

More about Photographer Scott Blankenfeld

Whitewater Rafting Photographer, Scott Blankenfeld on The South Fork American River

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.

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BTS Commercial Videography Scott Blankenfeld

Experienced in outdoor lifestyle with a background in specialty retail, Scott crafts video strategies for business and produces videos that bring your story to life. His latest work includes brand story video, commercial video, product sales videos, how-to videos, story driven video series, documentary short film, and more. See more at www.scottblankenfeld.com/videography