Sam Craft

May 23, 2026

Where Water Shapes the Land:

The journey to tell the Texas water story took us nearly 600 miles from College Station to the remote borderlands of Big Bend National Park. More than a road trip, this was a purposeful expedition to capture the vital presence of water in one of the state’s most iconic desert landscapes. I was taske

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Finding My People at the UPAA Symposium

This year we gathered in Knoxville, Tennessee, and once again it reminded me why this community is so special. Sure, we had great sessions, gear demos, and award ceremonies, but what really stuck with me were the conversations in hallways, the laughter over late-night drinks, and the friendships tha

2025: A year of choosing me

Some years feel full, and others feel foundational. 2025 was the latter.It unfolded slowly at first, then all at once. Miles stacked up. Conversations lingered. Decisions sat heavier than usual. I found myself paying closer attention—not just through the lens, but to everything around it.I spent tim

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