About me.
Nate Stephens is a nature and adventure filmmaker raised outside of Chicago. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in audio production, he began to pursue a variety of creative professions. He has worked as an audio engineer, musician, luthier, barista, coffee roaster, brand strategist, researcher, woodworker, photographer, and filmmaker.
He has traveled internationally to photograph rock climbing and highlining, produced outdoor recreation films, has had his photos published in various magazines and lives on the road full-time. Documenting his experiences while traveling has deeply shaped his relationship and connection with the environment.
Nate aims to use photography & film making to inspire others to develop a respectful relationship with the environment that we are a part of.
@natestephens1
Nate.stephens21@gmail.com
Some of my favorite things.
Stories
Photography
Daydreaming
Design
Rock climbing
Troubleshooting
Magic
Research
Gear
Jeeps
Building things
Road Trips
Asking questions
Beaches at night
Playing Music
German Shepherds
Motorcycles
Podcasts
Riddles
Playing in dirt
Campfires
Organizing
Reading
Camping
Coffee
Cocktails
Sunshine
Lists
- other nice things -
When you’re sitting on something and your feet don’t touch the ground, and they kinda dangle and you swing them around like a kid.
When you’re driving and there’s that little bit of warm sun on your leg.
When you’re wrapping a gift for someone, and you know it will mean a lot to them.
Warm nights looking at the stars while laying on top of your car with the perfect song.
When you get the part in the book where you’re so sucked you aren’t really conscious that you’re reading at all.
That first like, really nice day of Spring.
When a dog rests their nose on your leg.
The way your best friends’
childhood homes smell.
When you’re in a warm bar on a cold night, and someone opens the door and that cold little breeze hits just your feet.
When you really get into that “flow state” while working on something.
When you’re climbing, hiking, canyoneering and everyone does the yipping/howling thing.
When the band plays your
favorite song at the show.
Having those “Helmet Therapy” sessions while riding a motorcycle.
The sound of rain on a tent or tin roof.
Riding a bicycle in the sun with a warm breeze.
Making a special meal for someone.
When you’re riding a motorcycle and you hit a little pocket of an amazing smell, or a warm pocket of air on a cool night.
That little shiver thing that
happens during those certain songs.
Wearing a super soft hoodie
without a shirt on underneath.
When you meet with a friend and time doesn’t really exist, and you realize you were at the same bar for 4+ hours.
When you’re crawling into your sleeping bag after a really memorable day, knowing that you’ll never forget it.
The perfect temperature sip of coffee.
When you go to bed at camp but can hear your friends/family still chatting but it’s kinda that muted voices sound, but they sound happy.
Contact Me.
Always looking for fun projects or feedback!
Nate.stephens21@gmail.com
www.nate-stephens.com
IG: @natestephens1