Chris Owen Halper
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Chris Owen Halper is a Canadian photographer and videographer. He is best known for his photographs of adventure racing and large scale entertainment events.
Chris has photographed many elite international adventure races including Eco-Challenge, Primal Quest and the Southern Traverse.
Both his event and adventure images have been featured in publications and promotions around Asia, Australia, New Zealand, UK and North America.
In 2003, his photo from the "City Of Toronto's Cavalcade Of Lights Festival" won a silver award from the International Festivals and Events Association (ifea) in the category of Best Event Photo - Event Budget $500,000-$1,500,000. In 2004, the honor was repeated with a bronze award in the same category for his photo of "Toronto’s Wintercity Festival."
Chris is one of the few professionals behind-the-lens to be chosen for sponsorship. His reputation as an extreme photographer has garnered support from outdoors and photographic industry manufacturers. He currently represents ACR Emergency Beacons and Lowepro Camera Bags.
[edit] External Links:
Lowepro's Imaging World [1] Select Sponsored Photographers
Chris Owen Halper [2] at the Internet Movie Database
Link to 2004 IFEA Awards Listing [3]
Chris Owen Halper [4] at SportsShooter
[edit] Misc Facts
Chris is a member of Mensa International
