Justin grew up in a small town in Central Vermont, where he partook in any outdoor activity available. Hunting and fishing have played a huge role in Justin’s life, and he still appreciates any opportunity he gets to do either. Years ago, he started photographing brook trout in streams, wild turkey or whitetail deer (when his hunting trip was successful) and, of course, largemouth and smallmouth bass, his “reel” passion.
When Justin got hold of a real camera several years ago, he fell in love. He began capturing things he had always envisioned after growing up in the outdoors. Over the years he transitioned to the opposite side of the lens, where his passion now is partaking in the hobbies and things he grew up doing, but with a camera. Justin still loves to fish and hunt to this day, but he mostly enjoys creating images with his cameras. A natural progression from a hobby to a career has brought him to a point where he can experience the great outdoors and help others bring their vision to reality.
His professional career is in Civil Engineering, and he graduated from Vermont Technical College in 2013. Justin is often found on both sides of a camera and enjoys hunting, golf, camping and making maple syrup. He lives in northern Vermont not far from Lake Champlain with his wife, Amanda, his stepson, Charlie, and his dogs, Hank and Sandy.
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With slight adjustments to their original technique, see how Jimmy Kennedy spends a successful day with friends catching perch.
Enjoy the holidays around a campfire with Jimmy’s delicious take on traditional Thanksgiving turkey.
This is such a fun and tasty recipe, especially over a campfire. With so many of our recipes, you can add almost anything you enjoy eating into the pan and it would be great. Brie has a high water content of about 50%, which makes it the perfect cheese for heating in a hot pan […]
No salad is complete without a dressing packed with flavor. Meet your next two favorites: the maple vinaigrette and buttermilk ranch.
I love to use skewers in all of my cooking, whether it’s for business or pleasure, and especially for snacks. Skewers, large or small, make it very easy to create really fun and versatile snacks, and you don’t need plates or tableware. These tasty little snacks use toothpicks and are probably the most versatile yet, […]
A classic grilled cheese meets the fun and tasty “toad in a hole”. Grab the kids and choose a cookie cutter to make your own unique version of this iconic sandwich.
A classic southern refreshment, sweet tea meets cranberry juice for an unexpected twist of flavors that will have everyone asking for a refill.
Chef Kennedy gives step-by-step instructions on how to recreate this flavorful Vermont street corn recipe with just a few added ingredients.
The perfect summer snack is here! Level up a traditional roasted peanut by adding your favorite flavors with this easy to learn recipe.
Banana boat s’mores will undoubtedly rise to the top of your dessert list, just make sure to have napkins and a spoon ready when things get messy!
A southern specialty, pulled pork is a crowd favorite entree for families. Follow along as Chef Kennedy gives a rundown on how to smoke pork that falls off the bone with ease.
Nothing can compare to a rack of St. Louis Style ribs fresh from the smoker. Chef Jimmy Kennedy gives his full recipe on how to smoke the best ribs for you and your family!
An all-time family favorite is even better made over an open fire. This recipe is made even easier if you cook the pasta ahead of time and pack it in the cooler, but it’s not really necessary. You can cut the recipe in half for four or five big servings, or just make it all […]
A great way to make warm sandwiches over an open fire is to use a pie iron – Jimmy Kennedy shows you how.
Johnny cakes go by many names — hoecakes, johnnycakes, Shawnee cakes, journey cakes, cornpones, batter cakes and corn cakes. They are, very simply, a cornmeal pancake, and the name variations are based on what region of the country you happen to be in when cooking and talking about these tasty, historically interesting and versatile “cakes.” […]
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This delicious sandwich makes the perfect breakfast, lunch or dinner with a mix of sweet and savory flavors.
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It sounds fancy, but this Smoked Trout Pâté recipe is anything but hard to make. Learn to make this delicious dip for your next adventure.
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Learn the basics of the breakfast skillet using fresh fish, game or sausage. Add some veggies, eggs and cheese for a great breakfast at camp.
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