I haven’t written anything in almost a year or covered a single one of my photo adventures aside from posting to social media once in awhile. The cause, I believe, is covid pandemic fatigue which has caused me to go into a non-creative stasis. I’ve questioned my relevance in a world full of “photographers” where… Read More Rejuvenating Winter
Timber rattlesnake encounter in Mark Twain National Forest by Jake Trost Photography… Read More Crotalus Horridus—Missouri’s Largest Venomous Snake
Sessions now available! Visit link to book now.… Read More Now Scheduling: Fall Sessions (and more)
Ozark travels by Jake Trost Photography.… Read More Ozarks Exploration
BOOK PREORDERS: Hello everyone! I just wanted to shoot a quick update out before the holidays are over. All those who preordered the book should be receiving their copy shortly if they haven’t already. Thank you all so much for the support. Pick up your copy here if you would still like to purchase one. WEBSITE: That… Read More Books Shipped. New Website. Announcements. December Discount. Welcome New Followers and Subscribers!
I’ve spent a lot of time in the outdoors in my life. Both of my parents had me camping and traveling since day one. On a camping trip in late fall in Minnesota, it snowed and I peed my snowsuit—I’ve always thought that this is what made me love winter so much, nothing quite like… Read More In the Shadows of the Night: A Chilling Ozark Campfire Story
I’ve always been a fan of winter camping. I think it’s my way of channeling my inner Minnesotan. The first reaction I normally get from folks (not all of course) in response to winter camping is usually a look of “shock” and “why on earth would you do that?” Here is why, there’s something peaceful… Read More Winter Hammock Camping (Does Not Mean Being Miserable!)
2022 calendar by Jake Trost Photography… Read More *SOLD OUT* 2022 Calendars!
Black and white photo series: Fort Morgan State Historic Site, Alabama.… Read More Fort Morgan: Guardian of Mobile Bay (Photo Series)
“I don’t shoot those. I’m a landscape photographer.” I’m done saying that. I’m simply a photographer. I like photographing just about anything (still not the biggest on weddings though 😉). I’ve turned down so much work over the years because I’ve kept telling myself that. Anyways. I’ve been putting this off for a long time… Read More Now Booking Sessions!
Winter camping quick how-to/rundown with photos.… Read More Mark Twain National Forest: Winter Campout Feb. 12-13, 2021
Long time no see everybody! I haven’t written in quite some time. Since the last time I did write, I’ve probably gone on half a dozen close to home travels. Enough to where I won’t get back to recap each and individual one. I also found myself taking my annual break after the holidays from… Read More Ozark Snow