Jason Arbour
Jason is the co-founder of Arbours Abroad. He is a full-time professional photographer, videographer, and content creator with over ten years of travel photography experience across 41 countries. He uses the research techniques learned while obtaining his master’s degree in Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy) at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, Scotland to enhance his photography skills and knowledge of the locations he travels to.
Before making any purchases, you’ll find Jason with multiple tabs open learning all the ins and outs of every item. He takes that knowledge and research expertise to create reviews and purchasing guides for the readers on ArboursAbroad.
You’ll always find Jason with a camera in hand aiming to capture the memories from his latest adventures with his wife and cat. His mission is to live life differently, and he hopes that his readers may get inspired and do the same!
Where Jason’s Work Has Been Featured
Jason’s photography has been featured on World Atlas, Matador Network, Auto Desk, PDX Monthly, Charity Buzz, ie.edu, CA.gov, Realtor Magazine, Well and Good, Fish and Game Magazine, Evaneos Magazine, Money Talks, Arch Daily, and Stanford.edu. However, most notably, Jason was featured for best photo of the week on National Geographic. He has also worked with some great companies. For example, Kuhl, Westin Hotels, Viter Energy, Avalanche, K&F Concepts, and Finca 18. You can learn more about Jason Arbour on the ArboursAbroad About Us Page.
If you would like to work with Jason, please reach out via the Work With Us Page.
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Jason’s Expertise
I am a well-versed traveler. I took my first international trip in 2011 while still in undergrad. During this trip, I visited Greece, Italy, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia, Russia, Belgium, Ireland, France, and Tanzania. I learned a lot about travel in those 5 months abroad, which has still stuck with me.
In total, I have visited 41 different countries, lived in five, and owned a vehicle in two.
I received my master’s degree in physiotherapy in Scotland at The Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. Despite placing my physical therapy career on hold and potentially indefinitely; I have learned a lot of valuable skills from that time in higher education, which I believe is facilitating me in my current career of being a professional photographer, blog copywriter, and webmaster/SEO specialist.
While in PT school, the most valuable skill I learned was how to learn. Therefore, by bringing that skill into my current roles, I can become an expert in anything I put my time and energy into. Ultimately making me an expert in travel and landscape photography, an expert in review articles, and skilled in webmaster/SEO for ArboursAbroad.
The success of ArboursAbroad is in its beautifully crafted visual storytelling, monthly viewership, and recent blog awards are all testaments to my expertise in photography, writing, and behind-the-scenes website development.
However, this is not all possible without my co-founder and wife, Heather who takes on the bulk of the website copy, SEO research, and content planning.
Jason’s Portfolios
A few photos of Jason and His Favorite Things
My favorite things in this world are being able to travel the world with my wife. Stay fit and healthy by running and mountain biking. Catch my food when possible. Being able to drink good drinks and eat good food wherever I am. And take photos and videos of my activities to better inform my readers of everything we write about on ArboursArbroad.com–ultimately being a stepping stone in someone else’s journey to a life lived differently!
Here are a few of my absolute favorite things listed out!
- Long drives with no music chatting with my wife
- Taking photos of everything around me in nature
- Trail running in national parks
- Mountain biking new areas
- Recently fishing in lakes and streams
- Eating my way through a new culture
