Sam Craft
Freelance photojournalist, taco eater, will travel for photos. Personal/business account.
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
May 23rd, 2026
The Netherlands
Holland holds a special place in our hearts. The people, the culture, and the often unpredictable weather make it feel like our second home. In the spring of 2024, this trip was even more special as it included my mom and cousin, creating memories that would last a lifetime. In previous trips, we ha
May 23rd, 2026
SEC Indoor Track & Field Championships
Track and field is a sport unlike any other. It’s raw, unpredictable, and packed with emotion. As a photojournalist, covering track isn’t just about snapping pictures of runners in motion—it’s about telling the full story of human endurance, triumph, and heartbreak. Every race, every jump, and every
May 23rd, 2026
Return of the Lone Star Showdown
After a 13-year hiatus, the storied rivalry between Texas A&M University and the University of Texas roared back to life in a thrilling Lone Star Showdown that captured the hearts of college football fans nationwide. Played under the bright lights of Kyle Field on November 30, 2024, the game marked
May 23rd, 2026
Lobsters, Legends & Landmarks:
From the rugged shores of Bar Harbor to the bewitched streets of Salem and the revolutionary pulse of Boston, this road trip wove together coastal calm, historic haunts, and the vibrant heartbeat of early America. What began with a rental car and a packed playlist quickly became a weekend of discove
May 23rd, 2026
From Coastlines to Peaks
The family vacation to the Pacific Northwest was nothing short of spectacular. We started our adventure by flying into Seattle, picking up a rental car, and going to the Olympic Peninsula. Our first stop was Port Angeles, where we explored Olympic National Park.We stayed in a unique Airbnb treehouse
May 23rd, 2026
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
May 23rd, 2026
Faces of Impact:
These portraits capture the dedicated individuals who are the lifeblood of Texas A&M AgriLife, the nation's largest comprehensive agriculture program. This organization, part of The Texas A&M University System, includes a college and four state agencies committed to advancing agriculture and life sc
May 23rd, 2026
ECCB 314 Down River:
ECCB 314 Down River: Biology of Gulf Coastal Fishes is a week-long class that visits various locations along the Guadalupe and San Marcus rivers to study the biological complexity of Gulf Coast river systems while gaining hands-on experience in field and museum ichthyological techniques, collecting
May 23rd, 2026
Columbia: The Tragedy That Shook East Texas and Shaped My Career
At 7:59 a.m. Central Time on Friday, February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentry over rural East Texas, claiming the lives of seven astronauts.At that moment, I was just a college kid, sleeping off a night at the local bar, Jitterbugs. A sudden, deafening bang jolted me a
May 23rd, 2026
Blurred Lines:
As the year draws to a close, I’ve spent time sifting through thousands of photos, each one a tiny piece of a larger story. These aren’t my best or most technically perfect images, but they are the ones that mean the most. Each frame holds a memory—a moment that shaped me, challenged me, or simply s
May 23rd, 2026
Backpacking the Minong Ridge Trail
Part of my bucket list is hitting every U.S. national park (27 so far). This year I’ve managed to check off four more, and this trip added two of the most northern—Voyageurs and Isle Royale. Isle Royale’s a strange one in the best way possible: the least visited park in the system, but one of the mo
May 23rd, 2026
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
May 23rd, 2026
My first Verso story
May 23rd, 2026