Away From The Camera
My name is Owen and I enjoy taking chocolate candy from small children. Now that’s out of the way let me tell you some things that are true about myself. I grew up wanting to be a filmmaker. Following that dream in my early twenties I bought one of the first DSLR cameras with the ability to shoot video. It was through that camera that I quickly discovered a passion for photography, a passion that grew into my career today.
Having always enjoyed adventure sports but being a Jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none, I found that the camera actually allows me to remove the “master-of-none” part of this self-identity. These days my true outdoor passion lies in photography. When I’m not on the trail, water, snow or road I enjoy soccer (go Arsenal!), board games, spending time with those I love, and learning about new things.
For the record; I do have an obsession with chocolate, but always buy it. I let the kids keep their own chocolate to root their own teeth. Dentists need work just as much as photographers.
Behind the Camera
My photographic style consists of creating clean composition frames that use high contrast to make a subject come alive. I believe simple compositions provide a strong canvas to create a photograph on. Once the canvas is set the tools of quality lighting and precise timing are used to tell the story. Through hard work over the years, I’ve learned to shoot with both natural and artificial off-camera light with confidence. I often mix the two light sources depending on a given project’s need. Most importantly I focus on my clients’ needs. Working with people, including those not in front of the lens, is something I take pride in. A beautiful image isn’t worth much if it’s doesn’t fulfill the needs of my client.
It often surprises people when they hear that I’m color deficient (commonly referred to as color blindness). Fortunately, I can see color, I just have difficulty differentiating and identifying certain colors, such as purples and blues, earth tones, pinks and grays, among others. Equally as fortunate is that through a combination of technology and collaborating with others I’m able to create images that look good to everyone’s eyes, not just my own. If you hadn’t read this you’d probably never have guessed I’m color deficient by my body of work. My hope in sharing is to offer potential inspiration, as much as demonstrate that not everything comes easy.
