JOBY Instagram Spotlight | featuring @thebumonboard
Omar “O M A R” describes himself as an artist/ athlete/ adrenaline junkie on Instagram. One look at his page and you’ll see that he’s a guy who lives everyday to the fullest and does it with a smile. If ever we’re having a ho-hum day at JOBY we take a peak at Omar’s page to bring our spirits back up. Omar Dean another JOBY Advocate we’re proud to be associated with!
Omar Dean | Age: 31 | @thebumonboard | instagram.com/thebumonboard
What gear do you use?
MOBILE: iPhone 6
CAMERAS: Canon 60 D, Gopro Hero 4 Silver & Black
DRONES: DJI Phantom 2
ACCESSORIES: JOBY Action Gorillapod, Action Clamp & Locking Arm, GorillaPod Original, GorillaPod SLR-Zoom, Suction Cup & Locking Arm/ GorillaPod Arm, Action Grip, Action Adapter Kit, Hub Adapter, Jib Kit & Pole Pack, and Feiyu-tech G4 Gimbal Stabilizer.
When did you start taking photos?
About 5-6 years ago
Why did you start taking photos?
Back when EVERYONE use have/carry a point and shoot camera, my friends and I would go to things like live events to a night on the town. My buddies brother & I would stand side by side of each other and take group photos of our friends throughout the night. I would come home and look at my shots, and would find a few (as in maybe a dozen) good ones. I would hop online to upload my photos (this was back in the myspace days) & would see that my buddies brother had taken similar shots as me, but they were 10 times better. This irritated me so I picked his brain on technique and did my own research on composition, lighting, and etc. I kept on practicing, practicing, practicing till I finally started to see the progression I was looking for.
When did you join Instagram and why did you join?
I joined Instagram Spring 2012. I had just bought an Iphone 3 before a trip to Jackson Hole, WY. I wanted a different platform to showcase my photos where you could connect with other like minded individuals. Back then editing apps were not as sophisticated as they are now, so the filter choices Instgram provided at that time were legit!
What is your favorite image you’ve posted to Instagram and why?
It’s hard to narrow it down to one, as I shoot various styles of photos but at this present moment I would have to say its one of my more recent pictures from Beaver Creek Colorado.
[ Perspective ] – I love when people can create an image that not only looks good, but captures the moment in a way that makes you feel like you were there, wish you were there, or makes you never want to be there ( the adrenaline side of me!)
What do you use the most, DSLR or Smartphone?
Smartphone
Are there any photo apps you recommend?
Get your feet wet with Snap Seed, especially because it’s FREE! Then Step your game up with VSCO CAM
Are you a professional photographer or hobbyist?
PRO- Hobbyist
If you’re a professional photographer tell us a little about it. Brief 2-4 sentences.
Through figuring out what I really enjoy shooting and what I can actually do a great job at shooting; I have come to figure out through the years that action sports and music festivals are my favorite style to shoot, and that’s currently what I do.
Do you attend or have you attended photography workshops, classes etc?
YES! Knowledge is power. Photo stores and things like Groupon offer great affordable options for some one trying to get their learn on!
What’s your day job?
Sheet Metal Worker by Day, Marketing, research and development by night!
Do you carry a camera daily? Which one?
iPhone & Gopro
Which fellow instagrammer do you admire the most?
@mattfrench
Any advice to those staring out?
Have a vision to design, create, & capture a story you not only think, but feel is worthy of sharing with the world. As you do these things, help out as many people along the way as possible.
People come and go, NEVER give up on your PASSION!!!
