Biography:
Nathan Nowack
Photography has been a passion of mine since I took my first Polaroid when I was 6. I've always enjoyed how photos can bring up such creativity in a person as well as great emotion too. Photography is truly about capturing the moment and documenting true life. Memories are delicate, and can fade away with time. Now becoming a professional photographer, my goal has been to create long lasting images with artistic style, vision, and emotional connection that can last a lifetime.
With a degree in Business Administration from Colorado State University, I always knew I would start my own business someday to serve the community. During my time in beautiful scenic Colorado, I started to appreciate the artsy side of things, buying my first 35mm, using a panoramic camera, and becoming the editor of my fraternities biannual newsletters.
As I moved to California, I worked as a DVD Programmer/Producer and helped to create over 600 DVD's including the Simpsons, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, educational DVD's, Shrek games, and more. I continued to take photos and travel, some of which included Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Alaska, North Carolina, New York, Costa Rica, and Europe. I was truly happy when I was taking photos, so I decided to pursue photography full time.
After setting up www.nathannowack.com I continued to take 2 years of college level photography classes at Santa Monica College. I loved learning as much as possible about photography, while shooting almost everyday. I joined the newspaper staff for The Corsair and enjoyed it immensely. I later served as the Photo Editor for the newspaper as well as managing 30 photographers and their weekly assignments. At the end of my term in Spring 2009, I was awarded the Bryan McLellan Memorial Scholarship for photographic excellence for my dedicated work.
Finally, I started Nathan Nowack Photography LLC and have marketed myself as a Photojournalistic Style Wedding Photographer. I worked along side a very talented Los Angeles wedding photographer, Henry Chen, and have learned a great deal. My photography portfolio grew, as well did my clients and contacts. I enjoy meeting new people and sharing the art of photography. I always aspire to create amazing unique photos for every client whether it be a $50,000 extravagant wedding or just park portraits with your dog.
Along with shooting weddings, travel, corporate events, bar mitzvahs, and family portraits, I have also done commercial photography as well. I am also the Business Manager of a non-profit online journalistic magazine that is set to launch in 2010.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the photos. Leave as many comments on my articles as you like, I appreciate them all. Thank you for the feedback, support, and comments from everyone. If you have any questions about my photography services, please contact me at nathan@weddingsbynathan.com.
Awards & Publications:
Korean American Journal Magazine - Cover Photo - May 2010 - Third Generation
Korean American Journal Magazine - April 2010 - Kollaboration X
Associated Press (AP) Photo - Corey Haim Photo - March. 2010
Utterly Engaged Issue #3 - Tessa & Choon - Featured Real Wedding Story
Santa Monica College Spring 2009 - The Bryan McLellan Memorial Scholarship
30th Annual Santa Monica College Photography Exhibit : April 4 - 31, 2009 - Honorable Mention
56th Annual Pro Photo Expo in Pasadena, CA : March 20-23rd, 2009 - 4th and 5th Place
Ford Amphitheater Summer 2009 Brochure
Journalism Association of Community Colleges State Conference - Honorable Mention - Roller Derby Girls Photo Story
Wired.com Transportation: 8th Place Photo Contest
Wired.com Motion: 2nd Place Photo Contest
The Korea Times Newspaper - Saturday Aug. 9, 2008 - Kollaboration Story
ABC Channel 7 KABC 5AM Eyewitness News - "Lightning in South Bay" story
Nick Jr. - Yo Gabba Gabba - Season 2 - Episode: Animal - Background Tree Photos
Nick Jr. - Yo Gabba Gabba - Season 2 - Episode: Ride - Background Bird and Waterfall Photos
