Galen Olson
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My name is Galen Olson and I am 21 years old. I briefly attended The Art Institute of Portland for Digital Film and Video. Filmmaking is fun, but I love photography just as much.
I have about 6 years of experience, both with digital and darkroom photography. I was a photographer at the Vancouver Mall 'Picture People' before it had closed down. I had two photo showcases at Ad Astra Salon in Portland, OR, a small showcase at Angst Gallery in Vancouver, WA, and I am preparing for my new collection of photography to be shown at Vancouver School of Arts and Academics in the spring of 2011!
I am inspired by everything around me (people, abstract objects, texture, fashion) and I like creating new things with photography that I don't see very often. Originality is my philosophy. You may or may not like one of my photos, but either way I think that is what art is: eliciting an emotional response, good or bad!
I love looking at other photographer's work and meeting new people. As far as my critiques, I'm always going to focus on the positives. And if I have suggestions, I'll say them in a nice way! If you want me to rip apart your photos, go find someone else to do that - there are plenty of people that'll do that out there.
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- JoinedAugust 2009
- HometownVancouver, WA
- Current citySadly, still Vancouver
- CountryUSA
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Galen is someone I've talked to for quite some years on flickr, as so I've watched his mind work. He isn't just talented, he tears open your mind and subdues you to another level of imagination and way of thinking. Galen's imagination is something so many would kill for. From his insight on photography, to his edit… Read more
Galen is someone I've talked to for quite some years on flickr, as so I've watched his mind work. He isn't just talented, he tears open your mind and subdues you to another level of imagination and way of thinking. Galen's imagination is something so many would kill for. From his insight on photography, to his editing quality, and capabilities he has an endless future in anything aspiring to these qualities. Galen doesn't just go, walk outside, and take a picture of something. He let's his mind create what he wants it to be and then molds and shapes it into something incredible, and truly breath taking. Galen is a true inspiration to me, someone I look up to very highly . He makes me want to be better every single day, he gives me his true opinions on my work and helps teach me and guide me. He is a true leader. Galen, is a wonderful photographer. He's someone everyone should be watching out for because when he comes up, he'll hit hard and he'll make an impact that will benefit so many.
Read lessGalen is a true artist. Every picture he takes literally takes my breath away. He has such a creative mind. He can take any old picture and turn it into a complete masterpiece. His editing skills are phenomenal. I wish I could see his work an exhibit..but poor Galen lives across the country :(. He simply amazes me w… Read more
Galen is a true artist. Every picture he takes literally takes my breath away. He has such a creative mind. He can take any old picture and turn it into a complete masterpiece. His editing skills are phenomenal. I wish I could see his work an exhibit..but poor Galen lives across the country :(. He simply amazes me with every picture in his incredible stream. I'll be a fan of him for a long, long time.
Read lessGalen is simply awesome. He's work may not be the best of them all BUT HE ALWAYS MAKE ME SMILE WITH THEM! :D He has a wonderful imagination and a very different point of view in photography, which is what we need I believe. You should keep looking forward to his uploads, it's VERY worth it. And he's also very nice, alw… Read more
Galen is simply awesome. He's work may not be the best of them all BUT HE ALWAYS MAKE ME SMILE WITH THEM! :D He has a wonderful imagination and a very different point of view in photography, which is what we need I believe. You should keep looking forward to his uploads, it's VERY worth it. And he's also very nice, always giving his opinion. Hope you keep working like this Galen, and even better ;) sincerely xx, -Zoé
Read lessGalen does not only have some of the most incredible talent that I've seen, but he is also an incredible friend. We've never met, but we probably talk more than I do some of my friends here at home. His comments are enthusiastic and frequent, enough to spark any conversation and easily igniting our friendship. Once he … Read more
Galen does not only have some of the most incredible talent that I've seen, but he is also an incredible friend. We've never met, but we probably talk more than I do some of my friends here at home. His comments are enthusiastic and frequent, enough to spark any conversation and easily igniting our friendship. Once he finishes inventing his teleporter we will finally be able to co-shoot. In the few months that I've known him, Galen has shown amazing growth in maturity of talent and depth of expression. Each upload brings a new level to his experimental and beautiful array of art. It seems almost insignificant to call them photographs... they each are an incredible work of art, much like Galen himself. :) I have never seen anyone with talent like his, nor the manner he chooses to express it. With each uploaded work, I find myself more and more addicted.
Read lessYou wrote a testimonial for me first!!!!!!!!!!! No fair!!!! First of all........ You, my dear friend, are great. Way cooler than me by like a million. You have such a creative eye and you can put two images together and make them look so badass that I can't even fathom how in the hell you do it so well. I'm so glad I … Read more
You wrote a testimonial for me first!!!!!!!!!!! No fair!!!! First of all........ You, my dear friend, are great. Way cooler than me by like a million. You have such a creative eye and you can put two images together and make them look so badass that I can't even fathom how in the hell you do it so well. I'm so glad I found you on here and it is astonishing how greatly you have improved, even in the past few weeks. Your brain must be exhausted from all that creativity! Seriously.......... I am so glad I have a number one fan. It means the world to me. And I am most definitely a huge fan of yours. You are incredibly inspiring and I can't wait to see what the hell you come up with next.
Read lessGalen is amazing! His photography skills are awesome! Hes uber fun to talk to and I look forward to every upload :]
