More about Jen O....
What do you love about your job?
I love connecting with people and getting a glimpse into the worlds of others. I love crafting stories, no matter how small, whether they be contained within one single image, or within an entire series.
What types of shoots have you done and how did you make them special?
The most special thing I can offer is a unique editorial style. I am not simply a commercial photographer. I am an award-winning artist. You images will have a touch of something unique, which is my own personal style.
I have photographed many scenarios, whether it be advertising campaigns for clients such as Nikon Cameras, film sets containing notable actors, high intensity parties -- such as Spring Break in Croatia, and I've photographed portraits subjects ranging from important public figures, to my friend's grandparents.
Awards, honors, and recognitions received
2024 Sony World Photography Awards: Professional “Wildlife & Nature” category with “Hazy Canadian Skies” (Shortlisted)
2021 Diane King Stuemer Award
2021 Women Photograph Pictures of the Year 2021
2021 Overseas Press Club Micro-Grant Winner
2020 The Format Photographer Fund Winner
2019 The Magenta Foundation’s “Flash Forward” Winner
2019 Women Photograph Pictures of the Year 2019
2017 Finalist for the Magenta Foundation Project Grant
2016 Rory Peck Trust Bursary for Hostile Environments Training
2015 Sony World Photography Awards: Professional “People” category with “The Red West” (Shortlisted)
2014 Winner of the Berlin-based “Artothek-Preis” with “Gazing at the Glider King”
2014 “FotoVisura Grant” with “The Red West” (Shortlisted)
2014 The Magenta Foundation’s “Tenth” special anniversary book edition
2013 Winner of an EJC Grant with “Wig Outs”
2012 Winner of the Pride Photo Award (Double Life Category) with “Wig Outs”
2012 Second Place in Photovisa’s “The Face” Award with “Wig Outs”
2012 Winner (1 of 50) of “The Art of Photography” award and exhibition with “Wig Outs”
2012 Winner of GoSee’s “Screenings12 Award” with various works
2011 The Magenta Foundation’s “Flash Forward” winner in Canadian Talents category with “Wig Outs”
A fun fact about this photographer
I initially trained as a jazz pianist at the age of 18, before switching into a commercial photography program. I ultimately completed a Master of Journalism degree. I specialize in wildfire photography, so I have a high tolerance for heat!
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