Creative Lessons from the 100 High Peaks with Scott Kranz

Welcome Seattle-based photographer and other members of the local outdoor community for a presentation of Scott’s powerful imagery from his journey to reach Washington State’s 100 tallest mountain summits.

Join outdoor photographer and Sony Alpha Ambassador Scott Kranz for a visual deep dive into the creative lessons learned while climbing and documenting the . Drawing from years spent exploring the Cascade Range and its subranges, Scott will share what it looks like to carry a camera kit through glaciers, forests, ridgelines, and some of the most remote alpine terrain in the Lower 48.

Through personal stories and a rich collection of images, Scott breaks down the field-tested practices that shaped his . You’ll learn how he builds a versatile and reliable gear kit, adapts when conditions change, recognizes moments worth pushing for, and knowing when to prioritize safety. He’ll also explore how to read a landscape for compelling visuals, use different tools for storytelling, and how he approaches scale and emotion with partners in the frame.

Whether you photograph mountains, wildlife, travel, or your favorite local trails, this session offers an inspiring night of storytelling from our own backyard—along with practical techniques to strengthen your outdoor work and support a more intentional creative process.

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In 2023, Scott embarked on a personal journey, called the WA100 Project, to climb and document the state’s 100 highest peaks. All 100 objectives lie in the Cascades, the mountain range that transformed Scott’s life over a decade ago when he moved to the Pacific Northwest. Scott took on this once-in-a-lifetime challenge with the hope of deepening his personal connection with this local landscape, while shining a light on the outdoor community and nonprofit groups that make outdoor gear, education, and experiences more accessible to everyone.

The WA100 Project spanned the 2023-2024 climbing seasons and encompassed 54 climbing trips with 38 different climbing partners. Along the way, Scott used his camera to capture both stunning natural landscapes and meaningful shared experiences. His photography now offers us a visual journey into this wild mountain range, with its rugged peaks, valleys, forests, glaciers, and wildlife, as well as a reminder of how we all belong in the mountains.

Photo by Colton Jacobs.

About the presenter, Scott Kranz :

Scott Kranz is a Seattle-based photographer, filmmaker, and educator, specializing in outdoor adventure and natural landscape visuals. Born and raised in Minnesota, Scott first explored the Cascade Range when he moved to Washington State in 2013. This exploration sparked a life-changing love of the mountains and outdoor photography. Since then, Scott has used his creative vision, talent, and professionalism to become an industry leader, partnering with the world's top outdoor and tech brands while shooting on all seven continents.

Follow his journey at and on social @

Sponsored by Sony

Over the 2023-24 climbing seasons, Scott Kranz is embarking on a personal journey to climb and document Washington's 100 highest peaks. These summits are all in the Cascades, the mountain range that transformed my life.

Scotts aim behind this project is to celebrate the ways in which we connect with our local landscapes while also giving back by uplifting and supporting the outdoor community and organizations that strive for inclusivity and accessibility in outdoor spaces.

mobilizes hikers and everyone who loves the outdoors to explore, steward, and champion trails and public lands. Through its “Trails for Everyone” initiative, it’s fighting to create safe, welcoming, and inclusive experiences on trail. Because trails and access to the outdoors are a must-have.

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