Ken Robert Lozoway
A Short Encapsulated History
Ken grew up in a small rural Alberta community, spending summers on his grandparents farm throughout most of his adolescents. A keen interest in nature was developed at an early age accompanying his father on wildlife viewing outings.
Following graduation from the University of Alberta with an Honours BSc in Zoology, he moved to Vancouver Island, BC to continue studies in marine biology at the University of Victoria. Personal and professional interests in ecology and environmental protection converged, and led to a professional biologist career with the BC Ministry of Environment.
A Kodak Instamatic at the age of 12 provided the initial introduction to photography. Since those inauspicious beginnings, the camera equipment has changed and so did his knowledge and skills as a photographer. Mostly self taught and learning from trial and error, Ken soon realized that his interest in nature photography was becoming a passion. Knowledge and skills initially grew through friendships formed with other photographers.
In 1980 he met Mike Gluss, one of two Principals behind the inception of the Western Pacific Academy of Photography. As the friendship grew Ken was offered the opportunity to join the trade school venture as an Associate. Between 1981-1984 exposure to several incredibly interesting and highly skilled photographers provided invaluable opportunities to further expand his knowledge and skills. Most notable were individuals such as Ted Grant, Cole Weston, Sherman Hines, Courtney Milne, Freeman Patterson and Chris Khan. He has also held accreditation with Professional Photographers of Canada and The Association of Professional Photographers of BC.
In 1994 Ken received accreditation for the XV Commonwealth Games held in Victoria, BC. This proved to be one of the highlights of his photographic career; resulting in a black and white photo-essay featuring competing physically challenged athletes.
Ken continues to strive towards raising public awareness of the importance of wildlife conservation and habitat protection through his photography. Ken's philosophy includes creating wildlife encounters that minimize the disturbance to his subjects. Achieving this goal has proven difficult at times, however applying his knowledge of ecology and wildlife behavior, has resulted in images of birds and mammals doing what they do naturally. Capturing these unique images of wildlife in their natural habitats has provided the basis for making presentations to school aged youth as well as adult community groups.
Ken's images have also been published in a variety of specialty books, brochures, scientific reports and newsletters. His Fine Art prints have also generated interest from a number of corporate and private clients.
Ken R. Lozoway, B.Sc in Zoology
Email: klozoway@gmail.com
Following graduation from the University of Alberta with an Honours BSc in Zoology, he moved to Vancouver Island, BC to continue studies in marine biology at the University of Victoria. Personal and professional interests in ecology and environmental protection converged, and led to a professional biologist career with the BC Ministry of Environment.
A Kodak Instamatic at the age of 12 provided the initial introduction to photography. Since those inauspicious beginnings, the camera equipment has changed and so did his knowledge and skills as a photographer. Mostly self taught and learning from trial and error, Ken soon realized that his interest in nature photography was becoming a passion. Knowledge and skills initially grew through friendships formed with other photographers.
In 1980 he met Mike Gluss, one of two Principals behind the inception of the Western Pacific Academy of Photography. As the friendship grew Ken was offered the opportunity to join the trade school venture as an Associate. Between 1981-1984 exposure to several incredibly interesting and highly skilled photographers provided invaluable opportunities to further expand his knowledge and skills. Most notable were individuals such as Ted Grant, Cole Weston, Sherman Hines, Courtney Milne, Freeman Patterson and Chris Khan. He has also held accreditation with Professional Photographers of Canada and The Association of Professional Photographers of BC.
In 1994 Ken received accreditation for the XV Commonwealth Games held in Victoria, BC. This proved to be one of the highlights of his photographic career; resulting in a black and white photo-essay featuring competing physically challenged athletes.
Ken continues to strive towards raising public awareness of the importance of wildlife conservation and habitat protection through his photography. Ken's philosophy includes creating wildlife encounters that minimize the disturbance to his subjects. Achieving this goal has proven difficult at times, however applying his knowledge of ecology and wildlife behavior, has resulted in images of birds and mammals doing what they do naturally. Capturing these unique images of wildlife in their natural habitats has provided the basis for making presentations to school aged youth as well as adult community groups.
Ken's images have also been published in a variety of specialty books, brochures, scientific reports and newsletters. His Fine Art prints have also generated interest from a number of corporate and private clients.
Ken R. Lozoway, B.Sc in Zoology
Email: klozoway@gmail.com