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Stephen W. Oachs is an award-winning photographer, successful entrepreneur and technology veteran, who began his journey in photography the moment he picked up his first camera.

Completely self-taught, Stephen's unique and distinctive style has earned him recognition as one of today's finest nature photographers. He was recognized in 2007 as wildlife photographer of the year by the National Wildlife Federation and was awarded best nature photographer in 2008 by National Geographic.

Stephen has received many other awards and achievements. His work has graced the pages of such notable publications such as National Geographic, Popular Photography, Outdoor Photographer, National Wildlife Magazine and many others.

In 2009 Stephen founded The Aperture Academy, a unique combination of fine art photography gallery in conjunction with classroom and workshop instruction. Students of the Aperture Academy recieve hands on instruction designed for their individual skill level which includes everything from learning to shoot in the field to digital post processing techniques.

Whether trekking through the wilds of Alaska, enduring the raw challenges of nature or experiencing the thrill of life on the edge, Stephen captures rare and breathtaking moments of light and time. His exceptional eye is filtered only by his passion for life, deep affinity with nature and love of adventure.

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Stephen Oachs' favorite photos from other Flickr members (11)

  • Time is passing by by iseemooi
  • Castle Lake & Mt. Shasta by StevenDavisPhoto
  • Calm by riverboy777
  • Icy car window by SmilingWriter
  • Golden Rose Anemone, Fractalized by Jim Patterson Photography
  • Love in the Mist... Flickrized! by ohsleepless1!
  • Friendly Reminder by chaybert
  • Grizzly Falls by MikeJonesPhoto
  • Reflecting on a Harley by *~Dawn~*
  • Mirrored Refraction by Cesar R.
  • Grumpy by Megan Lorenz
 

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    Daryl L. Hunter - The Hole Picture says:

    "Stephen Oachs who calls himself a serial entrepreneur truly is one. That is what makes his stellar body of photography all the more amazing. He produces prodigious amounts professional quality photography while running non-related Tech businesses.

    My hat is off to Stephen as I have many irons in the fire also and all of them suffer as none get the time they demand to bloom as Stephen pulls off with his ventures with aplomb.

    Stephen inspires me not only as a superb photographer but also as an entrepreneur."

    29th September, 2009

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    StevenDavisPhoto says:

    "Stephen Oachs is an amazing photographer. I've been on 2 of his workshops and am signed up for another one in Yosemite this October. He's a great teacher and his workshops are FUN!"

    18th July, 2009

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    Lisa / Celtic Clicks Photography says:

    "Sign up for one of his workshops if you want the experience of a lifetime! Tons of fun and lots of learning at the same time! Awesome person and teacher. And he'll even let you pose with his Canon! ;-)"

    17th March, 2009

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    chaybert says:

    "Stephen is one of the best photographers I know...and I know quite a few...he's got it all together...and he's a marekting genius...pure and simple.

    Once he learns to travel with a pepper grinder...he'll be unstoppable."

    4th November, 2008

Joined:
December 2007
Hometown:
San Jose, California
Currently:
San Jose, California, USA
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Occupation:
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Email:
stephen [at] stephenoachs.com
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