Dewitt Jones is an American professional photographer, writer, film director and public speaker, who is known for his work as a freelance photojournalist for National Geographic[1] and his column in Outdoor Photographer Magazine.
His column, Basic Jones, has appeared in Outdoor Photographer magazine for over 18 years.
[5] Dewitt has also produced a number of training films including Celebrate What's Right with the World and Everyday Creativity.
in Drama and holds a master's degree in filmmaking from UCLA.
[7] He has written nine books: California!, Visions of Wilderness, What the Road Passes By, Robert Frost - A Tribute to the Source, Canyon Country, John Muir's High Sierra, and The Nature of Leadership which was created with Stephen R. Covey.