About
Kyle Kotajarvi is a filmmaker and photographer with studios in Wanaka, New Zealand and Seattle, Washington.

For more than a decade, Kyle has built a timeless and emotive visual style with an emphasis on capturing a feeling.

Traditionally from a marketing and user experience design background (and also a former employee of Microsoft), Kyle’s balance of creative direction and marketing expertise have been foundational for brand success.

His work has been seen and trusted by millions throughout countless global marketing campaigns for the world’s biggest names.

While most at home in the Cascades of Washington State, Kyle spends the majority of his time on the road with his partner Maria and is currently at his studio in the mountains of Washington.

Recent Film Work

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A year ago today at my favorite backcountry hut in New Zealand. We drove up the west coast a few days after @harrisoncandlin and @madison.younger got engaged (✨), and ate at my favorite café on the lake before getting attacked by sandflies on
Some beautiful moments from the past few weeks out on the Oregon coast. It’s been nearly five years since I was last here, and it was all too easy to forget how dramatic and wild this landscape is. Even the little cabins nestled in town have
From one of the best mornings I’ve ever experienced as a photographer - It was around -40°C and I couldn’t feel my hands or my toes. It was laughable and we could only leave the car for 10 minutes or so at a time ☃️ But as Lake Min
Washington is a winter wonderland 🏔💕
Had the BEST time playing in the snow with @reneeroaming and friends recently up north in the mountains. I still can’t believe after all these years living here that places like this are only a short drive away. Also, it looks like we might ge
From one of the rainiest days in recorded history at Milford Sound - with waterfalls cascading down the side of every mountain. So beautiful ⛰💦
It’s strange to think about life before the pandemic and how much we took for granted the little things - like walking into a coffee shop and sitting down without the fear of dying. I just miss taking pictures of my friends - especially the on
Social media is not reality. Not everyday is some grand adventure. And while I really love these photos taken last summer from atop my favorite peak in the North Cascades... Truth is, I’ve hardly left my dark apartment these past few days and

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Clients
Aston Martin
Amazon
Avis
Blundstone
Columbia Sportswear
Coleman USA
DJI
Duer Performance
Eddie Bauer


Fujifilm
Jeep
Lexar Memory
Marmot
Orvis
Oru Kayak
Paddle North
Rad Power Bikes
SanDisk


Subaru
Sony Alpha
Thule
Tincup Whiskey
Tourism Ireland
Tourism Nepal
Urban Outfitters
Volvo
Zipcar

Rates

The studio typically sets rates on a “per-project” basis, as every creative ask is unique, and each brand has different needs. Let’s work together to assess your needs and create a media package that works best for you.