Hello.
I’m Ant.
I am Owner + Partner + Creative Director at NATIVE CREATURE - A creative studio for adventurous brands.
I am a freelance creative director, photographer, content creator, and angler/outdoorsman located in North Carolina with clients all around the globe.
Here, you’ll find design, photography, rambling, and things I have worked on through the years.
If you would like to get in touch, you can do so by email at hello@antsanders.com, or on Instagram at @sandersoutside.
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You're in good company...
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Howler Brothers, Rough House Pictures, Enriqo Puglisi Flies, World Wide Sportsman, Ascend Outdoors, 239 Flies & Outfitters, Cortland Line Company, Ally Financial, Martin Truex Jr., Martin Truex Jr. Foundation, Cloister Honey, Mountain Dew, House of Outdoors, M. Night Shyamalan, Grizzly Cookware, Loon Outdoors, Fish Hippie, Fleet Feet, ULTA Beauty, The Sporting Gent, City of Charleston, SC, Cordova Outdoors, Cordina Eyewear, Golden Corral, Catch Co., Mystery Tackle Box, Karl's Bait & Tackle, Renegade Fly Rods, Xcite Baits, Huck Cycles, Bighorn Angler, Universal Pictures, Brighton Anglers, Atlantic Rivers Outfitters, Pacific Rivers Outfitters, Zaldaingerous (Chris & Trait Zaldain), Chef Sean Brock, Shades of Charleston, Bessinger's BBQ, Matchsticks BBQ, Mama Jean's BBQ, a lot more.
Latest from the Journal
300 miles from the nearest coastline, tucked away in and out of valleys across this wonderful land I love, it was ravaged by a hurricane. A HURRICANE. In the mountains. Of North Carolina.
Red-winged blackbirds are a common sight across North America, their bold colors and confident swagger making them easy to recognize.
For the fisherman's knot, loop the line's end through the hook eye and wrap it around the main line several times. Then, simply thread the end back through the loops to create a secure hold.
We recently spent a few days roaming, adventuring, fishing, off-roading, and cooking all to spend the days celebrating Memorial Day 2024 outside. This was Day 3.
We recently spent a few days roaming, adventuring, fishing, off-roading, and cooking all to spend the days celebrating Memorial Day 2024 outside. This was Day 2.
We recently spent a few days roaming, adventuring, fishing, off-roading, and cooking all to spend the days celebrating Memorial Day 2024 outside. This was Day 1.
Grandfather Mountain, the crown jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains, beckons adventurers with its rugged terrain, stunning vistas, and unique ecosystems. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a casual sightseer, Grandfather Mountain has something for everyone.
On May 10th, 2024, an unusually strong solar storm caused a spectacular display of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, to be visible across North Carolina.
Today marks 7 years of sobriety.
100% best decision I ever made.
My little dude and I took a day (and night) and camped in the 4Runner along the Yadkin River in the Uwharrie National Forest in Troy, NC.
Here’s a few snapshots from that little getaway.
Last week marked a special day.
September 28th, 2023 was the day my Dad was released from constant care after his heart surgery and pacemaker implant back in early August.
“We were born for battle, without vision we will die…. We were born for battle, against the tide of compromise”
Inevitable. Some things are certain to happen. “Unavoidable” they say… Some things though are indeed avoidable I guess…
Man… John Fitzgerald was one-of-a-kind. 3 years ago today, I got a call from one of our mutual friends. Hysterically, she said Fitz had passed away.
Photos from Linville Falls in North Carolina
Photos from Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina
Winter bass fishing in North Carolina can be challenging, but there are still opportunities to catch bass during the colder months. Here are some tips for winter bass fishing in North Carolina…