Meet the Hoodman Ambassadors
Hoodman ambassadors play a vital role in the photography and videography industry, especially within specialized
areas such as wildlife, film, landscape, sports, and motion. With their unique perspectives and expertise, they bring valuable insights and creativity to the table.
Craig Minielly
Film Unit Stills, Industrial, Corporate Editorial, Underwater, Travel Photography
Award-winning photographer Craig Minielly, a digital pioneer, has been capturing the world since age 13. His diverse portfolio spans film stills, corporate, underwater, and more. He's a sought-after presenter and passionate advocate for preserving our planet's beauty.
Ian Spanier
Commercial Celebrity, Portrait and Fitness Photography
Ian Spanier is a multi-award winning photographer specializing in commercial, celebrity, portrait, and fitness photography. His work has been featured in Playboy, Huffington Post, and The Daily Mail. A Westcott Lighting"Top Pro" and Brand Ambassador for several companies, Spanier is a recognized expert in his field. He lectures regularly for Canon, B&H Photo, and PPA
Jasin Boland
Action / Motion Picture Photography
Jasin Boland is a renowned motion picture still photographer, capturing the raw emotion of action franchises like The Matrix, Bond, and Bourne. His work has graced newspapers, magazines, billboards, and movie posters worldwide. A member of The Society of Motion Picture Still Photographers, Jasin has shot unit photography for the first three Matrix films and the action unit for the last three 007Bondfilms. He believes in fostering the next generation of photographers, drawing inspiration from the support he received early in his career.
Mandy Lea
Landscape Photography
Mandy traded the American Dream for the open road. After 17 years in conventional photography, she now teaches landscape workshops, guides backpacking trips, and shares her adventures through online & print publications.
Mark Chief Geek Taylor
Drone Videos / Stills Photography
Mark’s passion for photography started when his first son was born 17 years ago, as his boys grew up and his and their passion for RC became more and more an obsession Mark decided to make a toy, an adolescent hobby into a serious venture after several years of training and developing his skills Extreme Aerial Productions was born.
Michelle Valberg
Wildlife Photography
Michelle Valberg, a Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence and Nikon Ambassador, is an acclaimed wildlife photographer with over 35 years of experience. Her captivating photos grace magazine covers, publications, exhibitions, and even Canadian Embassies worldwide. Michelle is a passionate advocate for animals, the environment, and conservation.
Tracie Maglosky
Wedding Photography
Tracie Maglosky, is an award-winning portrait photographer, educator, and mentor. She is a Profoto Legend of Light, Miller’s Speaker Team Member, Hoodman Ambassador, and Certified Business Coach for Photographers. Her vibrant, creative concepts have been featured in major publications, and she is a sought-after speaker at industry events.
Vincent Versace
Adventure, Street, Portrait, Celebrity, Motion Picture, Fine Art Photography
Vincent Versace is an internationally recognized pioneer in digital photography. A Nikon Ambassador and recipient of numerous awards, his work is in the Smithsonian Institution's collection. He's authored best-selling books and taught at top institutions, sharing his passion fornatural light photographywith others.