grant gunderson

Grant GundersonBridget Clancy

Background

-Hometown: Bellingham, WA

- Home Base: Mt. Baker (Washington) and Salt Lake City, UT

- Became interested in photography very early on

- First camera was a Pentax Super Program

- Employed by The Ski Journal (Photo Editor)

- Specializes in photographing skiing and “general backcountry adventures”

- Sponsored by Canon USA

Why is he famous?

Grant Gunderson has shot for every major snow sports and outdoor publications worldwide, including: ESPN Outside FHM Powder Aka Skidor

Why is he famous?

His work is featured in marketing campaigns with such outdoor brands as Black Diamond, Patagonia, and Salomon

Serves as Photo Editor of The Ski Journal

Skis close to 200 days a year

Impact on the Art of Photography

-Grant Gunderson strives to never shoot the same picture twice

-- He is always trying new techniques to achieve unique photographs , such as using different flashes, new terrain, or different angles

Style/Characteristics

-Most often shoots in deep powder

-Clean lighting

-Crisp subjects

-Attention to detail

-Very well known for his work ethic

Works Cited

Grant Gunderson - BIO." F-Stop . F-Stop, 18

May 2009. Web. 31 Aug. 2011.

<http://fstopgear.com/en/team/faction/gra ntgunderson>

Gunderson, Grant . "Grant Gunderson Photography." Grant Gunderson Photography. Web. 29 Aug.

2011. <http://www.grantgunderson.com>