About

Tobias Nolan is a commercial, editorial, and portrait photographer and videographer based in Central Oregon. He specializes in a variety of genres, taking pride in his ability to adapt to any situation, allowing him to create impactful imagery that best tell the story at hand. With a studio in Bend, Oregon and the freedom to travel at will to shoot on location, Tobias is able to work with a variety of clients from global brands to individuals. His work covers destination travel, creative portraiture, headshots, product and branding, editorial, aerial and drone and more. Tobias is a regular contributor and assignment photographer for a range of outdoor sports and lifestyle publications as well as news outlets throughout the world. An unflinching work ethic, zero compromise approach to ensuring his clients receive the most valuable and relevant images for their specific needs and a fastidious attention to detail both during photoshoots and in post production are all cornerstones to his approach. Specialized services include aerial photography, offered as an FAA certified drone pilot, underwater photography, studio photography, and destination based assignments and commissions.

Born in Dublin, Ireland, Tobias has devoted much of his career to the outdoors. Over a decade in the outdoor industry, mostly as a guide, involved living and working in Ireland, South Africa, Malawi, Kenya, Canada, New Zealand, Alaska and Oregon (plus many shorter stays in between). Nowadays his photographic work takes him throughout the United States and the world. From the backcountry of Oregon to the sandy beaches of Floridas gulf coast, remote Mexico to islands off the coast of Belize, he embraces every opportunity to combine his passions for photography, storytelling, and collecting new experiences. This varied exposure gives him a unique outlook on the world which can only be gained through time and experience.

From his early years in the dark room, developing his own 35mm film, through to today, photography has been a constant throughout his life. He is proud to work with commercial clients to provide them with impactful imagery specific to their needs and goals.  More recently Tobias has also enjoyed using his photography skills to help local non-profit organizations such as Think Wild Central Oregon, Deschutes Land Trust and Oregon Outdoor Alliance. 

Publications: Tobias’s work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Telegraph UK, Guardian UK, Spiegel Germany, Daily Mail UK, The FlyFish Journal, The Drake Mag, Strung Magazine, American FlyFishing, Images Arizona, 1859 Oregon Magazine, 1889 Washington Magazine, Bend Magazine, Portland Business Journal, Bend Home & Lifestyle Magazine, Ineffable 2021, Ineffable 2022, and others. 

Commercial clients: Under Armor, Hydroflask, Lacrosse Footwear, Ironman Triathlons, Roka, Simms Fishing, Summit Medical Group, Military Officers Association of America, Volansi, Oberto, Cattlemans Cut, Bavarian Meats, Pocket Outdoor Media, Corbin Brands, Visit Bend, Travel Nevada, Umpqua Feather Merchants, Airflo Flylines, Ross Reels, Flylords, Espiritu Santo Bay Lodge, Sea Dreams Belize, Anglers Abroad Belize, The Flyshop Redding, Antelope Creek Lodge, House On Metolius, Campfire Hotel, Remax Properties, Fay Ranches, Evolve Vacation Rentals, Jefferson Rod Co, Rep Your Water, RE:Stash, Instashowing, Branch & Barrel Designs, Bo’s Falafel, Blue Lotus Chai, Megan Marie Myers, and many more.

Connect with Tobias on Instagram: @t.nolan.imagery