My name is Dillon Payne, but you can call me Bubba.
I currently reside in the beautiful Reno, Nevada. In 2016, I graduated from Cal Poly, SLO with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Film. I've worked in multimedia for the past 8 years and am currently a Director of Video Production.
The Outdoors & Photography
In my college years, my friends and I would backpack in Lake Tahoe - specifically Desolation Wilderness. We used old gear and weren't the most experienced, but made it back alive with new memories and smiles each time. The older we got the more venturous we became; leading me and two of my best friends to summit Africa's tallest mountain, Kilimanjaro. I've climbed a few more peaks after that trip and plan to summit a few more each and every year.
My interest in photography didn't begin until my first camera purchase in 2018. It was a Sony a6500 with a Sigma 30mm lens. This is what I took to Africa.
Since then, my passion for photography has grown along with my arsenal of lenses and cameras. I'm excited to see what new climbs, hikes, and destinations my camera leads me towards. I hope you follow along!
Early rise on Mt. Kilimanjaro, 2018.