The Silk Road Archive
I’m obsessed with documenting stories of life throughout the world inclduing the people, the rhythm, and the in-between moments. This archive is built for narrative, partnerships, and licensing without feeling like an ad.
The story
This project is built like a travel documentary: chapters, characters, atmosphere. The focus is the honest faces, rituals, work, weather, and light & the moments between the landmarks.
People first
Portraits and small stories — respectful, human, never touristy.
Place + texture
Markets, mountains, architecture, roadside details, and quiet rooms with morning light.
Built for partners
Clear deliverables, clear rights, and publishing-ready delivery for brands and editorial.
Field kit (current)
DJI Mini Pro 4 · Fujifilm X-T5 · DJI Osmo Pocket 3 · iPad Pro (M5)
The route
This is an overland-style expedition. Outside of key anchor events and access windows, the route remains intentionally flexible — allowing the story to lead rather than a rigid itinerary. Core dates are locked where required.
Strict access
Visa-restricted. Entry facilitated via approved guide + local access.
Tiles + trade
Blue cities, early markets, craftsmanship, daily rhythm.
Main event
World Nomad Games — the anchor of the expedition.
In development
Additional locations added as access/timing locks in.
Deliverables: chapter sets per country (stills + reels + rights options).
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Deliverables
Deliverables are discussed per partner and per chapter. Options may include RAW files, colour-graded JPEGs, cinematic B-roll, and multiple delivery formats as requested (social, web, editorial, print). Final scope aligns to usage, territory, and campaign intent.
RAWs + selects
RAW files available where appropriate, plus a curated “best of” shortlist per chapter.
Edited JPEGs
Colour-graded editorial JPEGs delivered in web + print-ready sizes.
Captions + story notes
Optional context notes so your audience understands the “why”, not just the “where”.
Cinematic B-roll
Documentary-style motion cutdowns — paced, honest, and brand-safe.
Formats as requested
9:16, 4:5, 1:1, 16:9, and custom crops/exports depending on platform and use.
Clean delivery
Organised folders, naming conventions, and a quick approvals workflow.
Work with me
If you’re a tourism board, lodge, airline, brand, or publication, this archive is structured for collaboration: clear deliverables, clear rights, and visuals that feel honest and premium.
Usage rights (simple)
- Web / social: organic + brand channels.
- Commercial: paid ads, campaigns, websites, email.
- Print / OOH: magazines, brochures, billboards.
- Exclusive: category/region lockouts (premium).