www.apertureacademy.com
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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- Natural Landscapes 11231 photos, 1624 members
- COLORS OF THE SOUL ♡Post 1-Comments 3♡ 9845 photos, 1812 members
- Favorites: 50 4439 photos, 2729 members
- top-f [ 25+ faves ] 27054 photos, 10661 members
- NATURE'S BEST 370548 photos, 14389 members
- *The Best of Landscape around the world* 844 photos, 1761 members
- Art of Landscape 5044 photos, 7751 members
- Wildlife contest ("Dark BG" winner + contest "Mountains") 8830 photos, 1122 members
- We travel the World 297447 photos, 28471 members
- ***SCREAM OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER*** 418513 photos, 19885 members
- Alemdag "Quality Only" Club -Admin Invite+Member Post- P1C2 9033 photos, 1880 members
- Oregon Waterfalls 5412 photos, 849 members
- Raccoons 2124 photos, 489 members
- Flickrific- Welcome New Members! Invite your friends! 62447 photos, 5771 members
- Lonely Planet: Photo Challenges - "Eyes" 56315 photos, 6847 members
- Your VERY BEST ever / Invite Only 2564 photos, 1064 members
- Oachs/Rueb Yosemite Workshop March 2009 34 photos, 6 members
- Super Eco (please tag: SuperEco) 2682 photos, 501 members
- Sand/Sea/Sky/Sun : The Four Fantastic ( Post 1 / Comment 1 ) 2870 photos, 360 members
- V.I.P - Very Important PHOTOS 61556 photos, 7213 members
- CityScape 201141 photos, 10671 members
- Absolutely Stunning 'Scapes **INVITED PHOTOS ONLY** 23833 photos, 8383 members
- The World Through My Eyes - Post 1 / Comment Any 1 2085922 photos, 65258 members
- Snow Leopards 8000 photos, 1079 members
- *THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER(Quality Photos Only) - POST 1 AWARD 2 425299 photos, 43162 members
- Photo-Of-The-Day - post 1, comment on any 1 (read rules please) 5811 photos, 981 members
- Water... Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, Creeks 377308 photos, 26726 members
- Fine-ART photos (Invite only) 36607 photos, 11294 members
- 1000+ Best Places On Earth 16041 photos, 2032 members
- Canon DSLR User Group 750616 photos, 54768 members
- panoramas 110336 photos, 13157 members
- SF Bay Area Shooters (sfbas) 52284 photos, 2534 members
- *ABW* Gallery ~ Amazingly Beautiful World ~ (by Invitation Only) 981 photos, 1270 members
- The Unforgettable Pictures ~ INVITES ONLY ~ Comment on 3 !! ~ 191292 photos, 28113 members
- The Nature Conservancy 178134 photos, 16221 members
- visit the world - the travel guide 990649 photos, 25556 members
- ·Spirit Of Photography (Post 1 Award 5) - sweeper active now 373353 photos, 19840 members
- Super Shots - Only Invited Photos - Nominate Now 241496 photos, 39872 members
- Sunrise & Sunset 43820 photos, 4318 members
- SUNSET&RISEPIX 64261 photos, 6723 members
- "GOLD WILDLIFE"--Wildlife Animals Only-- **Post 1, Award 2** 32659 photos, 4906 members
- *amazing nature* 96106 photos, 3241 members
- Beautiful Capture [ 52,000+ Members ] 903915 photos, 52798 members
- The South SF Bay Area 1062 photos, 150 members
- Shield Of Excellence - INVITED PICS ONLY 268902 photos, 38961 members
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- Stunning Planet Earth-Post 1:Award 2, Nature Images Only 28952 photos, 4156 members
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- DIGIFOTO Pro 285663 photos, 13549 members
Testimonials (4)
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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
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