Sam Craft
Freelance photojournalist, taco eater, will travel for photos. Personal/business account.
My first Verso story
This is my first story written in Verso.
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…
January 1st, 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…
October 1st, 2025
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…
August 10th, 2025
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…
April 24th, 2025
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…
April 12th, 2025
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…
March 2nd, 2025
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…
February 1st, 2025
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…
December 21st, 2024
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…
December 2nd, 2024
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…
November 26th, 2024
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…
November 25th, 2024
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…
November 18th, 2024
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…
October 22nd, 2024