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August 8th, 2025 | Boulder, CO
On August 8, 2025, The New York Times profiled photographers and filmmakers Tommy Joyce and Britt Mumma in its popular Mini Vows column, a space dedicated to telling some of the most remarkable love stories in America. The piece, titled “Chasing Tornadoes and Supercells on Their First Date,” recounted how the couple’s shared appetite for risk, adventure, and creative storytelling sparked an instant connection.
Written by Rosalie R. Radomsky, the article described Joyce and Mumma as two professionals who “run toward” adventure, often far off the grid, “with cameras in hand.” Joyce, managing director and co-founder of Triage Creative, is also known for his acclaimed fine art photography, available through his print collections. Mumma, a photographer and cinematographer specializing in adventure, documentary and commercial storytelling, was heliskiing in Alaska when Joyce first reached out via Instagram in early 2023.
From Jackson Hole to the Open Plains
The pair first met in person in March 2023. By May, Joyce had invited Mumma to join his storm-chasing team for a ten-day expedition across Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. Aboard two Ford Expeditions and accompanied by a meteorologist, they documented supercells in shades of “blue and purple” and filmed time-lape sequences as storms unfolded over the plains.
It was on this trip, the Times reported, that their relationship shifted from professional collaboration to romance. Their first kiss came under a Nebraska sky after a day of filming storms, a moment Joyce described simply as “electric.”
Parallel Careers, Shared Vision
Both Joyce and Mumma brought significant credentials to that first expedition. Joyce’s documentary Dhaulagiri, produced with Eddie Bauer, had already earned over 1.5 million YouTube views and multiple festival awards. He has also directed and filmed stories for National Geographic, including field production for the 2025 feature on Sahara Desert dinosaur discoveries.
Mumma’s resume includes high-altitude filmmaking on Mount Everest with the team behind the Academy Award-winning Free Solo. In 2020, she logged one of the fastest known times for women summiting Fremont Peak in Wyoming’s Wind River Range.
In addition to their independent work, the couple now share creative leadership roles at ROAR AFRICA, where Joyce serves as creative director and Mumma as social media lead, producing visual campaigns that capture luxury safari travel across the continent.
A Turning Point in the Himalayas
The Times noted a pivotal chapter in their story, Mumma’s extended Everest expedition in August 2023. While she was filming on the mountain, the two stayed in daily contact, even as Joyce competed in an Ironman triathlon in Madison, Wisconsin.
By the end of that climb, Mumma had decided she wanted a future and a family, with Joyce. Within weeks, she relocated to Boulder, Colorado.
From there, their partnership deepened. The article describes how, by November 2023, Joyce told his family before a dinner in Aspen, “I’m going to marry this girl.”
An African Proposal
That proposal came in September 2024, during a two-week film assignment at Sungani Lodge in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. Under the vast African night sky, Joyce stepped away from the camera and proposed on one knee, a moment that blended their shared love for remote landscapes with a deeply personal milestone.
A Commitment to Conservation
Today, collectors can explore Joyce’s Africa Fine Art Photography series, which includes images from Zambia, Namibia, Kenya and beyond, many taken on assignments like the one where the proposal happened.
A Tahoe Wedding and New Chapters
On July 27, 2025, the couple were married in a lakeside ceremony at Edgewood Tahoe Resort in Nevada. Before exchanging vows, they went tandem water-skiing, a nod to their adventurous first date. The wedding was officiated by the Very Rev. Dr. Pamela Dolan, with a private legal ceremony the next day led by celebrant Neil Oscarson.
The Times article closed with a quote from Joyce’s father, who described their life together as one of “joyful determination”, a sentiment reflected in both their personal and professional journeys.
The full New York Times article can be read here: Chasing Tornadoes and Supercells on Their First Date .
Britt and Tommy's Mini Vows Story
Being featured in The New York Times Mini Vows is a notable moment for any creative professional. For Joyce and Mumma, the piece not only celebrates their relationship but also underscores their position in the rare intersection of high-risk adventure and high-end visual storytelling.
The press coverage complements a growing portfolio of international recognition, from National Geographic features to Telly Awards, positioning Joyce’s work as both creatively ambitious and commercially collectible.
For collectors, the Mini Vows story offers a glimpse into the lived experiences behind the lens, experiences that inform each limited edition print in Joyce’s catalog.
A Bright Future
Today, the couple lives in Boulder, Colorado, with their golden retriever, Honey. From their home base in the foothills of the Rockies, Joyce and Mumma continue to work commercially for brands, publications and conservation organizations while pursuing their shared passion for capturing the world’s most fleeting and ethereal moments. It's a passion they both share as creatives who have committed their lives to traveling the world in search of these rare moments. It's their life's work and an immense privilege to bring these images to the wider world.
Their fine art photography print stores, available through Tommy Joyce Fine Art Photography and Britt Mumma’s own collections, offer collectors a chance to bring these moments into their homes.
From the windswept dunes of Namibia to the wild heart of Zambia and the icy peaks of the Himalayas, each print reflects the pair’s commitment to preserving the beauty, mystery, and wonder of the natural world. Whether for private residences, hospitality spaces, or corporate installations, their work continues to resonate with clients seeking authentic, adventurous imagery from every corner of the globe.
