Oh snap... It's a Photo Contest!

Announcing (drum roll, please )... the 2023-2024 Opt Outside
Photo Contest at Arizona State Parks! Join us in this episode to
hear all about the photo contest, its categories, and sweet prize
packages. See the full contest details, rules, deadlines, and
submission form at AZStateParks.com/photo-contest.

Professional photographer for Arizona State Parks, Carlos
Ramirez, joins Neil and Elisabeth on the show to give tips and
tricks of the trade to take stunning photos. We also hear from
one of the contest judges Tim Elinski. Not only is Tim a judge,
his company, Pin Drop Travel Trailers, is part of the grand prize
package for the contest winner! You can find out more about Pin
Drop Travel Trailers at PinDropTravelTrailers.com. Also check out
the contest's other two judges, Lauren and Owen Steinwall of The
AZ Hikeaholics and their popular Arizona adventure travel account
at TheAZHikeaholics.com or on Instagram!

About our guest: Elijio Carlos RamirezArizona native
Elijio Carlos Ramirez started his career in public policy before
transitioning to photo and video. He's worked with private
clients, Hollywood movie studios, and even saw his work screened
in Times Square. In his spare time, he enjoys other creative
pursuits and credits his family for the support that has allowed
him to do so.

About our guest: Tim Elinski, Pin Drop Travel
TrailersPin Drop Travel Trailers are solar-powered,
fully self-contained micro-campers manufactured in rural Arizona.
The company was launched in 2018 by avid campers and
entrepreneurs, Tim and Ruth Ellen Elinski. 

Pin Drop Travel Trailers are intentionally designed and crafted
in small batches using premium materials. Combining unmatched,
superior quality with user-friendly functionality, the trailers
provide travelers the ultimate camping and adventure experience.
Sturdy enough for remote, off-road destinations, they are
constructed with built-in conveniences for established
campgrounds and equipped with comforts appreciated by weekend
adventurers who prefer a glamping experience.

Tim leads design and manufacturing operations, bringing over 20
years’ experience as a licensed general and HVAC contractor to
the company. Raised in a family of tradesmen, Tim honed his
skills restoring historic homes and building energy efficient
additions and new homes. Now licensed by the State of Arizona as
both a trailer manufacturer and dealer, Tim brings his talent,
creativity and eye for design to lead the manufacturing team.
Together, they create custom, teardrop trailers that are rolling
works of art.


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