Born in 1960, Andrew Kime discovered his passion for landscape photography at the age of 7, a passion that has been with him ever since. Today, he travels frequently but appreciates above all his native Wales, where he lives in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. This region, made up of lakes, peat bogs, deep forests and still-wild coasts, naturally offers him numerous opportunities to satisfy his passion.
His images are the reflection of the profound respect that nature inspires in him and he hopes, in this way, to contribute to its protecttion. His photographs are frequently published in photo and nature magazines. Visit his website www.imagesofsnowdonia.com for more info.

Andrew Kime is an outspoken proponent of photographic filtering which according to him, intensifies the creative process and allows him to spend more time surrounded by nature, rather than sitting in front of his computer.

Ariel Greco is a case apart in the world of fashion photography. Born in New York, this American divides his time between th U.S and Paris, where he has lived for over a decade after having pursued his studies in Art Theory at UC Berkeley. He manages two simultaneous careers : Art Director, for over seven years he has helped to create or reinforce the images of known brands by finding (or producing) the words, pictures or sounds that can transmit a subtle essence or intense feeling.

As a fashion Photographer - photography has inspired him since the age of 16 - he articulates his work digitally, profiting nonetheless from the best of "traditional" photographic equipment : the best lenses and the best creative filters...those of COKIN obviously!

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Shelton Muller's COKIN Experiences...

Shelton Muller is well-known in the Australian photographic arena. He has worked as a professional photographer since the 1980’s, and has photographed almost every conceivable subject in that time! His clients include some of Australia’s largest corporations and publications. In 1996 his career began a new path when he became the editor of what became Australia’s highest circulation photographic magazine, PhotoMaster. Since then he has become publisher and editor of his own publication, Total Image, which is still Australia’s highest circulation photographic magazine. He has also served as editor for other photographic publications such as DFM and Inspirations magazines.

Shelton is also sought after for other photographic publications both in Australia and overseas. He lectures regularly for photographic associations, businesses and clubs and his entertaining, outgoing manner continues to attract audiences and photographers eager to learn. Shelton also enjoys leading international photographic tours and workshops and has done so in Egypt, Vietnam, Peru, China,Cambodia and Argentina. Apart from this, his passion for photography remains after 25 years with a camera in hand. Visit his website www.photographybyshelton.com and his blog www.total-image.com.au for more info.

Alonso Diaz, born in Huelva (Andalusia –Spain) in 1978.
I’ve been an enthusiastic photographer since my childhood, and a professional photographer for years, working with a lot of dedication and assiduity.

Inspite of having participated in exhibitions, published some of my photos and won some prizes, Photography still remains an art for me. I consider it an advantage the fact that my profession does not belong to the world of photography, which allows me a greater sense of freedom at the time of creation and the feel of the camera in my hand.

I’ve always looked for sensations, emotions and a certain dramatic quality in the landscapes, always choosing common sites in order to be able to give them a different perspective. This has been possible ever since I’ve been using COKIN filters. The possibility of obtaining the desired result has increased thanks to COKIN filters. Besides, they are a creative source to find the correct exposure for all the photos to help me add a certain dramatic quality to the image, thereby making it something different from the normal.

Website : http://www.alonsodr.com
Flickr profile : www.flickr.com/photos/bigsleep
Blog : http://alonsodiaz.wordpress.com.

Hamad Darwish is a Kuwaiti Radiographer, a photography hobbyist, and an adventure enthusiast. Born in 1982, Hamad went to college in Oregon, USA, and it is there where he discovered his love for photography. His work is mainly published online, and via electronic publications. Hamad is well-known as the photographer behind Microsoft Windows Vista wallpapers.
He currently travels all over the world photographing nature and wildlife, but the US Pacific Northwest remains his most loved photography destinations.

You can visit Hamad’s personal website www.hamaddarwish.com or
view his gallery on flickr : www.flickr.com/photos/darwishh

Hamad cannot live without his Cokin filters. To Hamad, his collection of Cokin filters is essential to unlock creative techniques in his work. “Cokin manufacture affordable filters of superb quality. They are very easy to use, and more importantly, they produce fantastic results right out of the camera. This way, you can spend more time shooting, and less time on your computer.”

To Oat Vaiyaboon, photography is not only a passion; it is a way of seeing the world and all it has to offer. It is a way to capture 'moments' for others to not only see and feel but to inspire them with their own creativity.
Having been exposed to traditional B/W film photography as a major in high school, Oat knows how important it is to capture the best possible image straight from the camera, especially in today’s digital age - that is why he chooses Cokin filters.

Architecturally trained and working in the field of Architectural Visualization, creativity is part of his everyday lifestyle and photography helps relax his mind and explore his own creative aspirations.

Having started with P-Series, then progress to Z-Pro, Cokin filters are the key to success of his images. It has helped bridge the gap between what he sees and what the digital sensor can capture, bringing closer the reality that would otherwise be lost without the help of the lens. "Great photography straight out of the camera is essential for post-processing digital images. I am highly impressed as to how well Cokin works with Digital SLR's and experimentation with Cokin filters is simple yet produce amazing results every time."

You can visit his website at : www.hangingpixels.com.au
His flickr gallery : www.flickr.com/photos/hangingpixels