Nikon Adds Four New Ambassadors Bringing the Total to 36 USA Ambassadors
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Today, Nikon Inc. announced the four newest members of the prestigious Nikon Ambassador program, the preeminent group of influential visual artists and leaders in modern photography and videography. These four professionals are at the top of their fields, bringing a fresh creative energy to both their clients and community, while setting trends and invigorating the imaging industry.
“I believe these four individuals embody the spirit of the Ambassador program, which has always been to mentor, motivate, inspire and empower all types of creative professionals and enthusiasts,” said Mike Corrado, NPS Senior Manager, Pro Relations and Product Marketing, Nikon Inc. “As our industry continues to evolve, the Ambassador program will stay ahead of the curve by embracing cinematic and multimedia production, and a broader spectrum of visual storytelling.“
These four new Ambassadors are well known for the significant contributions they make to modern photography and filmmaking. As part of their responsibility as Ambassadors, they will offer a unique perspective and style that help advance the imaging industry and shape the way audiences see the world, while helping Nikon develop and respond to the evolving needs of imaging professionals.
Nikon’s Newest Professional Ambassadors:
New Nikon Ambassadors: Benjamin and Natasha Davis
Benjamin and Natasha Davis are internationally acclaimed wedding filmmakers and are the creative force behind Yamean Studios in New Jersey. This husband and wife team of storytellers have a truly distinct and elegant visual style, infusing their own love into all of their client work. The resulting films evoke a wide range of emotions, perfectly preserving the unique sights, sounds and feeling of a wedding day. See their work here: https://yameanstudiosfilms.com
New Nikon Ambassador: D’Ann Boal (Smitten & Swoon)
D’Ann Boal (Smitten & Swoon) is a portrait photographer known for her golden, earthly tones and nature-inspired aesthetic that is glamorous yet ethereal. This Boulder, Colorado based artist specializes in child and family portraiture, using her creativity to inject the natural elements from a landscape in order to bring out her clients’ beautiful individuality. D’Ann is also a workshop instructor, speaker and mentor. Her work can be found here: https://www.smittenandswoon.com/
New Nikon Ambassador: Alex Gorosh
Alex Gorosh is a commercial and documentary director based in Los Angeles. He makes films not to escape reality, but to grasp it. Alex has managed to make viral films out of not-so-approachable subjects such as electronic waste, the cashmere industry, and the size of the solar system. Alex is the co-creator and director of To Scale, which is currently being developed in partnership with BBC Studios. He has received prestigious accolades for his work, including several Vimeo Staff Picks, multiple Clio Awards, and a Daytime Emmy nomination. Find more of his work at www.alexgorosh.com
From Nikon’s press release
Guided by her philosophy of “living the story,” Vitale has worked in more than 100 countries, often embedded for years at a time, allowing her to cultivate meaningful trust with the communities and subjects she documents. A National Geographic magazine contributor since 2008 and an Explorer since 2017, her work consistently reveals the resilience of both nature and the human spirit, reminding us that our fates are deeply intertwined. This major thematic focus has brought empathy and humanity to wildlife and conservation issues, and demonstrates a long-standing commitment to storytelling for impact and community building.