Koby Owens, a content producer at Weatherby Firearms, discusses his career in outdoor content production and his experiences on various hunting adventures. He shares how he got into photography and videography, the challenges of balancing capturing shots and enjoying the experience, and the importance of building relationships in the industry. Koby also talks about the unique aspects of his job, such as producing content for product launches and field testing equipment. He highlights the importance of audio in video production and the challenges of capturing high-quality self-photography. In this conversation, Koby Owens and Brian Krebs discuss various topics related to photography and outdoor adventures. They share tips for taking better photos, including using unique perspectives, taking advantage of natural lighting, and planning photo shoots. They also talk about their love for finding and collecting rocks and artifacts during their outdoor excursions. The conversation concludes with a discussion about where to find Koby's work, including the Weatherby YouTube channel and his personal Instagram account. Takeaways Building relationships is crucial in the outdoor industry, and it's important to establish connections before asking for opportunities. Being a content producer involves capturing both photography and videography, and it requires planning and prioritizing shots. Audio is a critical aspect of video production, and bad audio can ruin a film. Balancing capturing shots and enjoying the experience can be challenging, but picking the right moments to capture specific shots is key. Self-photography can be achieved through the use of tripods and the help of fellow photographers. Use unique perspectives and leading lines to create interesting photos Take advantage of natural lighting, especially during golden hour Plan your photo shoots and analyze your photos to improve Collect rocks and artifacts as sentimental souvenirs Check out Koby's work on the Weatherby YouTube channel and his personal Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/koby.owens/ https://linktr.ee/KobyOwens Connect with Brian Krebs https://linktr.ee/thewesternrookie Have Questions or Comments? Send an email to Brian@westernrookie.com! Sponsors and Discounts: GOHUNT Insider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERN https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4 GOHUNT Gear Shop – 10% off most items with code WESTERN https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u GOHUNT Explorer Mapping Only - $20 Gear Shop Credit with code WESTERN https://alnk.to/4BEUo3x Save $150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIE https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q Save10% on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code WESTERNROOKIE https://tr.ee/vWHcxHKo4u Save 10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS https://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbb Save 20% on your first order at Bull Elk Beard Oil with code TWOBUCKS https://tr.ee/X4mp2wWCRK Our Sponsors: * Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code SE for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.com * Check out Troll Co Clothing and use my code EMPIRE25 for a great deal: https://www.trollco.com/hunting Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy