Our website exists because of all of you and your great photo and video contributions!
2025 Photo & Video Contest
Each year, Ceiba Adventures has the privilege of hosting a photo and video contest that showcases the incredible experiences you all had on your river trips. We leave it up to all of you to judge your peers and vote on your favorite photos/videos. We are always amazed by the stunning imagery, meaningful moments, and humorous captures that make this contest so special. These submissions not only highlight the beauty of Grand Canyon and other rivers but also reflect the deep personal connections you all form with rivers. The effort and creativity that go into capturing these moments do not go unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for every contribution.
The photos and videos shared with us become an essential part of Ceiba’s story. They help us illustrate the magic of a river trip, inspire future adventurers, and enrich the visual identity of our brand. We proudly feature this media on our website and in promotional materials, always appreciative of the authenticity and quality you bring to the table. Most of all, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated. You all are worthy of 1st place.
Your passion for adventure fuels what we do, and we look forward to helping outfit your next unforgettable journey through the Grand Canyon and elsewhere.
— The Ceiba Adventures Team
2025 Photo Winners




2025 Video Winners




Annual Photo & Video Contest
Ceiba sends out one mass email in the dead of winter each year. It is to invite all of you to submit your photos and videos from your adventures in Grand Canyon and elsewhere. And man, do you all ever deliver!!! The deluge of outstanding imagery we receive is awe inspiring! Thank you! Our staff so looks forward to experiencing your photos and videos from your trips. We can’t thank you enough for all your contributions!
For our home page lead-in, a special shout-out to Derek Moody (learn more here) for his awesome video footage and to Bill Powers (learn more here) for his original (wrote the tune while on a Ceiba trip in the Canyon!) musical composition "Big Water Ahead".
Here are all the other 2025 Photos Submitted!

























Here are all the other 2025 Videos Submitted!






Photo/Video Contest Winners and Contributors
2025
David Blaszka
Bo Bleckel
Michael Cahn - 3rd Place Video
Alan Cammack
Brian Carisch
Charity David
David Dill
Gaea Dill-D'Ascoli
Sarah Dodge
David Fonken
Kristen Frankforter
Craig Gaskill
Anna Greenberg - 3rd Place Photo
Joseph Haas
Bryant Irawan - 1st Place Photo
Sarah Kaufman - Ceiba Staff Pick Video
Jane Linville
Charles Lovely
Aaron Lucero
Jason Macqueen - Ceiba Staff Pick Photo
Mike Radomski - 1st Place Video
Jessica Ransom
Hailey Rempel
Kevin Soleil
Joshua Spoon
Brandon Thompson - 2nd Place Video
Brian Vansteenkiste
Jonathan Wiik
Amy Yoder
Yuxiao Zhang - 2nd Place Photo
2024
Aaron Locander - Ceiba Staff Pick Video
Alan Cammack
Alex Pavon
Ashley Wise
Brody Haskins
Caleb Norton - Ceiba Staff Pick Photo
Chris Cannon
Chrissy Wolf
Corey Hockett
Cullen Kirk
Daniel Strother
David Vicker - 1st Prize Photo
Drew Sherkness
Enrico Auxilia
Grayson Luther
Jack Anderson
Jacob Bleth
Jake Murie
Jeff Dougherty
Jordan Romero - 2nd Prize Video
Lauren Tobias
Lucas Rietmann
Macie Brendlinger
Madi McKinstry
Megan Evans
Mike Curiak - 3rd Place Video
Rick Demarest
Ryan Guzy - 2nd Prize Photo
Scott Nelson Windels
Steve Ogden - 1st Prize Video
Tanner Papritz - 3rd Prize Photo
Trent Davol
Zane Munger
2023
Alyson Goates
Amanda Timoney - Grand Prize Photo
Amy and Dan Brogan
Bego Gerhart
Caity Grant
Chris Mortimer - Honorable Mention Photo and Video
Cody Deane
Daniel Regalado
Dave Brown
Duncan Brown
Eden Sipperly
Georgia Gale
Gilles Durepos - Grand Prize Video
Hanna Ryder
Jaromir Vojtech
Jill Norton Woodruff - Honorable Mention Photo
John Yayen - Honorable Mention Video
Julie O'Brien
Logan Cookler
Madeline Louise Friend
Marie-Eve Beauchamp
Matt Power
Matthew Koller
Maureen Downing-Kunz
Mike Parkinson
Mike Rowe
Oliver Deshler
Patrick Robichaud
Peter Laramore
Skyler Bol
Trinity Sage
Trinity Veach
Vickie Smoot
Wendy Bennett
2022
Andrew Dhonau
Brent Berger
Charlie Cohn - Honorable Mention Video
Derek Moody
Doug Silton - Honorable Mention Photos
Erin Draper
Jack Kloepfer
Jake Watson
Jen Huyler
Jessy Mueller
Kelly Chang
Kelly Greene - Grand Prize Video
Kerrie (Knox) Lee - Honorable Mention Photo
Kevin O'Brien
Kim Kahler - Honorable Mention Video
Lance Ostrom
Liza Bee Hodgins
Mara Carini
Marc Hunt
Margaret Siller
Matt Snider
Michael Akland
Michael Bone
Mike Curiak
Miranda Pavey
Raleigh Gambino - Grand Prize Photo
Robert Bender
Scott Pankratz
Sean Schrag-Toso
Stephen True
Wilton Courtney
2021
Abby Hudson
Andrea Lubeck - Honorable Mention Photo
Andrew Villeneuve
Brenton Hofstetter
Cory Griffin
Crazy Karl
Don Lester
Erik Bernhoft - Honorable Mention Video
Jordan Kaczor
Josh Davis
Kim Williams
Langdon Ernest-Beck
Maryann Velasquez - Grand Prize Video
Matt Porebski - Grand Prize Photo
Matt Power
Michael Cahn - Honorable Mention Video
P.J. O'Malley
Peter Gutowsky
Peter Whelan
Phil Kirkman
Sam Averett
Sara Cochella
Scott McDaniel - Honorable Mention Photo
Tulasi Fowler
2020
Anthony Mancuso
Briana Smith - Grand Prize Photo
Carol Hawkins
Christi Turner
Courtney Wilton
Clayton Van Nimwegen
Darius Nabors - Honorable Mention Photo
Derek Moody - Honorable Mention Video
Don Kellett
Griffin Morey
Iain Law
Jack Henderson
Kelly Greene - Grand Prize Video
Kevin O’Brien
Lucas Ayoub - Honorable Mention Video
Matthew Hood
Michelle Sorensen
Neal Handloser
Paul Friedman - Honorable Mention Photo
Rich Rudow
Russel Bailey
Wendy Bennett
COVID Lockdown Special
Jake Murie - First Place Photo
Jason Remshardt
2019
Amanda Grant
Andrea Lubek
Andrew Drake - Photo Honorable Mention
Bego Gerhardt
Chelsea Griffin
Chris Becker
Dan Marshall - Photo Second Place
Emory Capps
Erik Bernhoft
Evan Parker - Photo First Place
Greg Steen
Jack Henderson - Photo First Place
Jane Derderian
Joseph Ray
Juliet Ramirez
Luke Flaherty
Nate Goss-Woliner - Photo Second Place
Olivia Darwin
Pascal Girard - Photo & Video First Place
Paul Porteous - Video Second Place
Peter Collins
Russell Agee - Photo First Place
Ryan Soderlund - Photo Second Place
Tania Ross - Video Honorable Mention
Walter Augustine
2018
Alan Cammack
Bego Gerhardt - Photo Honorable Mention
Ben Saheb - Video First Place & Photo Honorable Mention
Bryan Codi
Caleb Norton - Photo Second Place
Carrie Hawthorne - Photo Second Place
Charles Ging
Chelsea Cormack
Christopher Walker
Dan Zahn
Darcy Carter
David Levine - Photo Second Place
Elisha McCarthur - Photo Honorable Mention
Fabiano Mognol
Heather Solee
Jack Simmons
Karin Strickland - Photo First Place
Jessica Cortright
Lucas Fellers
Lucy Hedley - Video Honorable Mention
Matt Kaplinski - Photo First Place
Mike Curiak
Mitchell Ryan
Neil Nikirk
Peter Rice
Randy Gayner - Photo First Place
Roxanne Adams - Video Second Place
Samantha Smith
Sarah Meunier
Scott Prins
Steven Toya
Taylor Bohannon
Tricia Chan
Tyson Peterson