Behind The Lense

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.TakeawaysBuilding relationships is crucial in the outdoor industry, and it's important to establishconnections before asking for opportunities.Being a content producer involves capturing both photography and videography, and itrequires 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 pickingthe right moments to capture specific shots is key.Self-photography can be achieved through the use of tripods and the help of fellowphotographers. Use unique perspectives and leading lines to create interesting photosTake advantage of natural lighting, especially during golden hour Plan your photo shoots and analyze your photos to improveCollect rocks and artifacts as sentimental souvenirsCheck out Koby's work on the Weatherby YouTube channel and his personal Instagramaccount https://www.instagram.com/koby.owens/https://linktr.ee/KobyOwens Connect with Brian Krebshttps://linktr.ee/thewesternrookieHave Questions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]!Sponsors and Discounts:GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERNhttps://alnk.to/g3aa8L4GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code WESTERNhttps://alnk.to/e75Pm4uGOHUNT Explorer Mapping Only - $20 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERNhttps://alnk.to/4BEUo3xSave $150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIEhttps://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6QSave10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code WESTERNROOKIEhttps://tr.ee/vWHcxHKo4uSave 10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKShttps://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbbSave 20% on your first order at Bull Elk Beard Oil with code TWOBUCKShttps://tr.ee/X4mp2wWCRK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.