About Canoe There 

What is a marketing outfitter?

Simply put: we do video production, commercial photography, web development, graphic design, and writing, working directly with businesses and through agencies.

Why “Canoe There”?

It’s a metaphor for our methods.

Canoeing is a beautiful way to travel. It requires more thought. It’s not about getting somewhere at breakneck speed, it’s about paddling with purpose so no stroke is wasted.

For us, it’s about taking a little more relaxed approach. Let’s find the right rhythm so we’re enjoying the process of media production. This doesn’t mean we won’t be working hard.

Much of life is the stuff that happens between vacations and celebrations. It’s spent planning, preparing, and working hard. You might say the majority of our lives are spent “in production.”

It’s our goal to enjoy the production process and share our culture with clients.

In a world that seems to be working for the weekend, let’s have a few more good Monday’s.

Canoe travel takes commitment, and we’re in it for the long haul. We’re looking to partner with good people and build long-term relationships.

So where do you want to go? We want to learn your goals so we can be the answer to the next question: How do we get there?

Who is Canoe There?

We’re a small production team from Des Moines, Iowa, led by our main navigators, Ryan Borts (producer/director) and Dave Poyzer (production manager, director of photography). 

Ryan Borts

Dave Poyzer