Terran Bayer

About Terran Bayer

I’m an award-winning commercial photographer with a passion for capturing the unique bond between people and their pets. Specializing in outdoor photography, I create captivating images that help brands connect with their audience through authentic storytelling. With work featured in both U.S. and international outlets, I’ve built a reputation for delivering vibrant, high-impact visuals that evoke emotion and inspire action. As a full-time traveler for half of every year, my family and I explore the country in our Airstream, documenting the adventures and relationships of people and their pets in the great outdoors. I partner with clients—from solopreneurs to multi-million-dollar corporations—to produce marketing and advertising content that reflects their brand values, always maintaining a focus on excellence and authenticity.With a deep passion for both photography and adventure, I continue to seek out new opportunities to create meaningful and impactful work. By combining storytelling with outdoor exploration, I help brands capture genuine moments that resonate with their audience and elevate their message. Each project is an opportunity to push creative boundaries and showcase the unique bond between people and their animal companions.

Experience

1. Founder & Brand Storyteller Outdoor Lifestyle Pet Photographer

   Westway Studio

   Sep 2006 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   I collaborate with brands and marketing agencies to create vibrant, storytelling imagery that highlights how their products enhance the lives of pets and their humans, while maintaining a strong focus on brand integrity. Traveling the US half the year in an Airstream, I specialize in capturing dogs and their people enjoying outdoor adventures, with a client list ranging from solopreneurs to major corporations, including Wellness, Cargill, West Paw, P.L.A.Y, and JustFoodForDogs.I manage all aspects of production—planning, model sourcing, location scouting, permits, photography, and editing—to deliver authentic and impactful marketing visuals. Additionally, I mentor aspiring photographers and teach business growth strategies through 1:1 coaching, speaking engagements (Shutterhound Conference in 2023 and Animal Image Makers in 2022), and hosting monthly training calls for The Hair of the Dog Academy.

Education

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  B.S., Electronic Media, Arts, & Communication (EMAC); Magna Cum Laude

  1999 — 2001

• Emma Willard School

  High School

  1994 — 1998

• Russell Sage College

  Photography

  1998 — 1999

Skills

• Adobe Acrobat
• Flyers
• Stationery
• Digital Photography
• Corporate Identity
• Catalogs
• Logos
• Graphics
• Blogging
• Marketing
• Web Design
• Image Editing
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Multimedia
• Budgets
• Image Manipulation
• Collateral
• Direct Mail
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• Creative Direction
• Logo Design
• Banners
• Layout
• Corporate Branding
• Photoshop
• Invitations
• Retouching
• Graphic Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Indesign
• Annual Reports
• Negotiation
• Email Marketing
• Promotions
• Budgeting
• Posters
• Packaging
• Promotional Products