Within Reach

Location Scouting

By Jessie McAuley

Within Reach
Location Scouting

By Jessie McAuley

01 / Process

We focus on finding ideal locations for film and photography productions in the summer and winter. Our consultations and scouting services cater to production companies seeking original shooting locations. We will take into account the production budget and crew size.

With deep knowledge of the Coast Mountains and a modicum of efficiency, we ensure quick location scouting turnaround times. This includes specific information with images, video, and access details. Trust us to bring your creative vision to life in the immense Coast Mountain Range.

02 / Services

In-Field Scouting

Our in-field scouting service helps you find ideal locations. Whether you need information regarding a specific location and shot list, or have a general idea of what you are looking for, we will provide you with the necessary information to have a successful shoot.

Deliverables

Pre-scout consult



Personalized post-scout PDF containing



  • Images of access conditions, general topography, specific locations tailored towards your shot-list

  • Detailed access description and directions

  • Aerial drone footage

  • Permitting information

  • Lighting details, orientation, sunrise and sunset times



Consultations

We will review the specific shooting needs you have and lead you to a location that is right for your team. Have questions regarding specific locations and access? Let us answer your questions and help with logistics.

Deliverables

Zoom call discussion 30 or 60 minute sessions



Personalized PDF containing



  • Access details

  • Directions

  • Permitting

  • General images of location

  • Lighting details, orientation, sunrise and sunset times


03 / About

Jessie McAuley is a professional athlete for Arc'teryx, location scout, and photographer. For the past twenty years, Jessie has explored the trails, high alpine summits, and old-growth forests of British Columbia's Coast Mountain Range. Whether the goal is covering terrain in fast and light style, skiing steep faces, or rock climbing, Jessie feels most at home in the wilderness.

Adventure photography has been a creative focus for Jessie since his teenage years—a way to tell stories shaped by his surroundings in the outdoors. Over the past five years, he has also worked as a subject in a range of professional film and photo productions. During this time Jessie has played a significant role in finding suitable locations on these projects. This experience, both behind and in front of the lens, has given him a strong understanding surrounding the logistics required to find and access ideal shooting locations.

At the end of the day, there is simply nothing Jessie enjoys more than exploring a lesser-known swath of wilderness hidden away in the Coast Mountains. Jessie’s end goal is to bring your ideas to life by matching your creative vision with the perfect location.

04 / Brand Work

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06 / Land Acknowledgement

Within Reach Location Scouting acknowledges that our work takes place on the unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, Squamish Nation. We recognize the Squamish people as the original stewards of this land and are grateful to live, work, and recreate on their land.