Instagram Influencer Spotlight On: Zach Baranowski @zbaranowskiphotography

1) Tell us a little about yourself. What are you doing now and where do you come from?

I am as self-taught photographer based in the Greater Toronto Area. I work in a wide range of photography including sports, product photography, and weddings. However my main passion is the outdoors and I am looking to work on projects with a focus on travel, adventure, the environment, and promoting conservation. My goal is to inspire others to get outdoors and to appreciate and explore the world both far and near.

2) What are your topics of interest? What do you post on Instagram the most?

I post photos mainly consisting of adventure, travel, sports, and nature.

3) How did your Instagram name come about?

It’s just simply my name, nothing too special.

4) What are some apps you use to edit your photos? Share with us your photo-editing routine!

I import my photos onto my computer and organize using adobe bridge, then take them into lightroom and edit them. Sometimes I have finishing touches to do in photoshop as well.

5) Any Instagrammers whom you really like? Which Instagrammer inspires you the most?

Callum Snape, Chris Burkard and Paul Nicklen are my favourite photographers that inspire me.

6) If there’s one thing your fellow Instagrammers just gotta try now, what’s it gonna be?

Get up earlier and enjoy the sunrise!

7) What’s your favorite part about being an influencer?

Being able to reach others and inspire a positive change in people’s lives.

8) What are some of your top tips to brands for running campaigns? How do you maintain authenticity?

Don’t force it, keep things natural and go with the flow.

9) What would your advice be on the importance of quality and original content?

Patience, practice, and trial and error, fine tune your skills and think outside the box.

10) What do you like best about partnering with brands?

I like when the company’s values are similar to mine and work to get people outdoors and find their adventure, big or small.

Topics:

• Nature & Outdoors
• Photography
• Travel

Country:

Canada