We don’t just capture stories, we create experiences that last.
Our crew turns visions into visuals that move people.

We are Experience Media Studios

Behind every frame is a team of creators, directors, and innovators who live to tell stories through visuals.

Kevin McLaughlin

Founder + Managing Director

  • With over 20 years in the Experience & Activity market, Kevin leads all business activities at EM Studios. Kevin previously was Founder & CEO of Smart Destinations (now called Go City), the largest attraction pass business in the world, working with thousands of experience, activity & tour companies.

    Favorite Experience: Wakesurfing Lake Tahoe

Tommy Roark

Founder + Production Director

  • An accomplished filmmaker, videographer, photographer & FAA-licensed drone pilot, Tommy leads the production team at EM Studios.

    Tommy’s portfolio includes travel experience companies Blue Hawaiian & Xplorie, national brands Versace, Super73 and Billabong as well as artists like Martin Garrix, FISHER, and Chris Lake.

    Favorite Experience: Wreck Scuba Diving in Venezuela

Austin Jose

Director of Photography

  • If your experience has a board, ski, paddle, 4x4, ramp, cliff or bike, Austin is your guy. He’s worked with professional athletes such as Steph Curry, Fernando Tatis Jr. & Ronald Acuna Jr. as well as major brands like Red Bull and Celsius.

    Favorite Experience: Red Bull Switchboard

Cole Parker

Director of Drone Operations

  • An FAA-licensed pilot who also specializes in FPV drone flying, Cole captures creative, dynamic, high-speed footage that can only be created with an FPV drone. If you’ve got an activity that gets hearts pumping, Cole brings it to life. He’s worked with major national brands LIV Golf, Lexus & Rivian.

    Favorite Experience: Rock Climbing in Yosemite

Garrett Holtz

Creative Director

  • Garrett is the creative engine behind EM Studios. With a keen eye for capturing the outdoors and a talent for storytelling in nature, he elevates every project he touches. From boutique lodging in Yosemite to whitewater rafting adventures in Colorado, Garrett knows how to make your brand shine.

    Favorite Experience: Exploring Glacier National Park

Owen Beim

Aquatic Video Specialist

  • Traveling to surf breaks to pro surfers like Balaram Stack, Nathan Florence and João Chianca, Owen shoots in and under the waves around the world. His portfolio includes Volcom, Blenders Eyewear & Surfline.

    Favorite Experience: Waco Surf Wave Pool

Aron Greene

Collaborations Director

  • Aron introduces EM Studios to our clients around the world and then takes care of everything that insures a successful outcome. Not only can Aron run 100 miles, he goes the extra mile for every client

    Favorite Experience: Jackson Hole 50k UltraMarathon

James Mackenzie

VFX Director

  • A skilled 3D animator with years of expertise in Blender, DaVinci Resolve and a comprehensive proficiency in the Adobe Suite, James brings a unique blend of technical skills and creative vision to every project.

    Favorite Experience: Creating Otherworldy Scenes for Brands

Sully & Felipe

Faux Dog Raphers

  • Sully & Felipe keep the team smiling. Felipe was previously a Guide Dog for the Blind trainee before switching careers to EM, while Sully has spent is entire career as an social media influencer/model giving our team plenty of practice.

    Favorite Experience: Del Mar Dog Beach

Join our team!

Want to have a blast and be well paid doing what you love?

Experience Media Studios is growing rapidly and looking for new teammates. We need talented Videographers, Photographers, Drone Operators, and Editors to work with us across North America. If you have what it takes, contact us today! have a blast and be well paid doing what you love?

Experience Media Studios is growing rapidly and looking for new teammates. We need talented Videographers, Photographers, Drone Operators, and Editors to work with us across North America. If you have what it takes, contact us today!

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