Koby Inc
Quick Facts
Biography
Koby of Koby Inc. is a Canadian fashion and beauty photographer known for his passion for lighting techniques to produce high quality photographs and video. He resides in Toronto, Ontario, but frequently travels abroad to collaborate with clients and other artists. Many of his collaborations have garnered intense interest and his works published in various internationally printed magazines and digital displays.
Development
Koby began his interest in portrait and fashion photography at a very young age. In 1997 he and his family immigrated to his current home of Toronto, Canada; This is when photography developed from a hobby and became a career. He completed Humber College Photographic Arts program, and began his career as a commercial beauty and fashion photographer. Since then he has based his studio on the founding principles of quality, cutting edge ingenuity, integrity, and philanthropy.
Philanthropy
Koby has made the effort to educate and mentor new and budding photographers, guest speaking at colleges and universities worldwide, and accepting local students into his co-op placement program. He has declared this to be of utmost importance in an age where everyone has the capacity to take and share photos using smart technology, maintaining the education and personal development that goes into the creation of a true photographic professional.
When the opportunity arises Koby frequently contributes to charitable causes and programs seeking to use photography to give back to the community. Notable charitable campaign collaborations include MAC Cosmetics Fashion Cares, The 2009 and 2014 Cashmere White Collection.
Exhibits
- 2015: Output - Twist Gallery
- 2009: Washington D.C Fotoweek - Corcoran Gallery of Art
- 2008: Loreal Fashion Week
Awards
- W (magazine) - The Shot Competition Most Voted
- The Artist Forum - N.Y. - AF-IPC Award
- Federation of European Professional Photographers - International Bronze Award
- International Photography Awards - L.A.
- D.C Fotoweek International Award - Excellence In Advertising