Show Notes
Koby Owens, a content producer at Weatherby Firearms, discusses his career in outdoor content production and his experiences on various hunting adventures. He shares how he got into photography and videography, the challenges of balancing capturing shots and enjoying the experience, and the importance of building relationships in the industry. Koby also talks about the unique aspects of his job, such as producing content for product launches and field testing equipment. He highlights the importance of audio in video production and the challenges of capturing high-quality self-photography.
In this conversation, Koby Owens and Brian Krebs discuss various topics related to photography and outdoor adventures. They share tips for taking better photos, including using unique perspectives, taking advantage of natural lighting, and planning photo shoots. They also talk about their love for finding and collecting rocks and artifacts during their outdoor excursions. The conversation concludes with a discussion about where to find Koby's work, including the Weatherby YouTube channel and his personal Instagram account.
Takeaways
- Building relationships is crucial in the outdoor industry, and it's important to establish
- connections before asking for opportunities.
- Being a content producer involves capturing both photography and videography, and it
- requires planning and prioritizing shots.
- Audio is a critical aspect of video production, and bad audio can ruin a film.
- Balancing capturing shots and enjoying the experience can be challenging, but picking
- the right moments to capture specific shots is key.
- Self-photography can be achieved through the use of tripods and the help of fellow
- photographers. Use unique perspectives and leading lines to create interesting photos
- Take advantage of natural lighting, especially during golden hour
