Who We Are
The combined skills and knowledge of creative people doing what they love.
ROAM Media Inc. is a design and photography studio based in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, created by the combined talents of Jenn Dykstra and Ian Adams. With 20+ years of lifestyle and commercial photography, and 15+ years of graphic design and illustration, we have the knowledge and experience to make any project a reality. We work with a variety of brands—small and large, local and international—and are committed to producing memorable print and digital design solutions that reflect the individuality and needs of our clients.
In 2014 we launched the Comox Valley Collective (CVC), a lifestyle magazine covering arts, culture, sport, and recreation in the Comox Valley region. This locally-minded publication has an Island outlook and celebrates the best the region has to offer.
After five years of publishing this quarterly magazine, ROAM partnered with Boleyn Media, a Campbell River-based agency, to produce a second magazine. With the design and content modelled on the CVC, the Strathcona Collective focuses on the Strathcona Region.
In 2016, as our services and team continued to grow, we needed to switch from working remotely and find proper office space. We created the ROAM Store + Studio, a boutique retail space that showcases some of the most talented local artists, writers, photographers, and makers the Comox Valley and surrounding regions have to offer. In the back we have our office/studio space for our team to collaborate on all our various projects.
Soon after celebrating our 10 year anniversary of the business, and the continued success of the two Collective Magazines, we decided to explore other niche magazine ideas. In 2025, we launched Nest Home & Garden Magazine, our first annual publication that showcases the uniquely diverse and beautiful homes, gardens, architecture, and innovation of Vancouver Island communities.
ROAM is an acronym for Rivers, Oceans, And Mountains. Our name reflects our passion for the outdoor playground we all share. In all we do, we strive to positively promote, protect, and preserve the environment that surrounds this beautiful place we’re fortunate to call home.
OUR TEAM
JENN DYKSTRA
OWNER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Jenn has spent many years working in tourism and recreation as a campaign and event manager, and she seamlessly oversees ROAM’s business development. But her real skills lie in her ability to bring talented people together to create exceptional work, and, of course, her incredible photography.
Her outdoor passions help her to thrill and inspire ROAM’s clients by showcasing people and places in a stunning way, and for precisely who and what they are.
Jenn’s relationships and her work are shaped by her desire to make the most out of life.
Jenn also owns a boutique photography focused on intimate outdoor shoots to capture candid moments you want to remember forever. JENNDYKSTRAPHOTO.COM
IAN ADAMS
OWNER / DESIGNER + ILLUSTRATOR
Ian is trained in traditional fine art and illustration techniques, including colour theory and composition, which has given him a unique approach to graphic design. By combining these skills with modern mediums, and with an equal understanding of print and digital production, Ian is able to understand the bigger-picture needs of a project. This knowledge and practical experience make it easy for Ian to successfully handle any design challenge, from concept to completion.
His interest in creating and making allows for a variety of other creative outlets, from screen-printing clothing and manufacturing products to public art. Ian’s desire to make interesting art and apparel was one of the driving motivations to opening the ROAM Store + Studio where he designs many of the unique products sold only in our storefront.
Ian’s passion for learning and sharing lead him to teach branding and packaging at North Island College for several years. Although he’s not an instructor anymore, he still donates his time and experience to help mentor the new generation of creative professionals.
Ian also owns Done Creative, a small-batch art and apparel company that donates a portion of all sales to local environmental and community initiatives. DONECREATIVE.CA
COLLABORATORS
The design, web, publishing and marketing industry has always moved fast, and no one person can keep up and do everything well on their own. We strive to continuously offer the best end result possible by collaborating with a variety of local professionals that specialize in their field, from videographers and copywriters, to printers, programmers and SEO specialist. We focus on what we do best and let them do the same, so that our final project is the best it can be.