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Norman Kent
Director of Photography,
Photographer, Skydiver, Stunt Man
www.NormanKent.com

A photographer/cinematographer for twenty-five years, and twenty-three of those years as a Skydiving cinematographer and stuntman. He has over 10,000 helmet camera jumps. Norman has participated as a director of photography and cameraman for numerous feature films, commercials, television programs and documentaries.

In the skydiving community, Norman has earned the respect as the world's best skydiving cinematographer. Included in his work are world record attempts, world class competitions, base-jumping and other special skydiving events around the world.

Michael McGowan
Skydiving Photographer
B4618@aol.com

“Michael McGowan is one of the most accomplished skydiving photographers in skydiving history.  His work has appeared in numerous publications for more than three decades.”

– Recent article in Parachutist magazine, by Brian Gibony.

Photography Credits

  • Sports Illustrated (centerfold and back cover)
  • Sports Illustrated For Kids
  • USA Today
  • National Enquirer
  • Repeatedly featured in all worldwide skydiving publications (including Skydiving and Parachutist)

Other Career Milestones

  • World Champion Skysurfing photographer (1993)
  • Vice World Champion Freestyle photographer (1994)
  • Filmed, documented, and officiated numerous world parachuting records, to include the 2002 300-way formation skydiving record set over Eloy, AZ
  • Shot, produced and edited 5 acclaimed skydiving videos distributed worldwide
  • Pioneered air-to-air video technique for use in training as well as judging competitive freefall events
  • Contracted to give seminars internationally on the topic of freefall photography and videography to such clients including the U.S. Navy Seal Team, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and the Australian Parachute Club of Sydney

Background

  • Age 58; Married; 3 Children; 2 Grandchildren; 2 beautiful dogs
  • Began skydiving in 1964, first experience with freefall photography in 1966
  • First cover photo published in 1985 (Parachutist, October)
  • Over 10,000 skydives
  • 170+ hours of accumulated freefall time
  • FAA-Rated Master Parachute Rigger
  • Student Pilot

Future Goals

  • Publish a hardbound collection of my own photography
  • Pursue a career in graphic arts

 

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