Ryan Heck
Photographer and Content Creator
Eugene, ORDo it even when you're scared.
I'm a professional photographer and content creator based in Oregon, specializing in providing photo and video for outdoor, adventure, and overlanding brands. I travel with my family around the Pacific Northwest finding all the trails, lookouts, swim holes, and waterfalls we can find.
Discipline: Photography
Specialty: Adventure/Travel
Ambassador and content creator for Kuhl since 2023, has worked with Bear Grylls, Solo Stove, Bespoke Post, Leatherman, AllTrails, Sierra Trading Post, Kilos Gear, Maui Jim, and 200+ projects. Content Creator for Outdoor Retailer and Hike Expo, will be presenting about content creation on the trail at Hike Expo in Denver May 2026. Leading photography and content creation workshop in Iceland September 21-26, 2026.
Ryan Heck's Expert Gear Recommendations
Content Creation Gear
This is what is currently in my gear bag when I go on a shoot -- whether working for outdoor brands or shooting landscapes.
- EOS R6 Mark III Body by Canon — I have the R6 original and absolutely love it -- when it's time to upgrade it will be the newest model of the R6 line.
- EOS R5 Mark II Body by Canon — I just bought this camera because of its video capabilities as well as being able to have the same interface, layout, (and heck, even the same batteries) as my other camera body, the R6.
- DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo（DJI RC 2） by Drone — This is a *relatively* easy way to get different perspectives in your shots, both with photo and video. Learning how to fly can be a bit of a learning curve, but you don't have to have fancy flying techniques to get good shots. To use this for any type of commercial though, you'll need to get your FAA Part 107 license.
- RF24-70mm F2.8L IS USM by Canon — This lens rarely leaves my Canon R6. It's so versatile and quick, giving me some great wide angle shots to some more compressed, zoomed in shots.
- RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM by Canon — Amazing zoom lens, and great for portraits and wildlife.
- RF20mm F1.4 L VCM by Canon — This is on my wishlist for astrophotographer + landscapes
