AWARE COLLECTIV is a creative production studio made up of a group of talented creatives, each with a unique skillset and talent to make brands stories come to life. We each have a network of athletes, models, production crew that we are able to pull for larger scale projects or work in tight knit groups when we need an agile production team depending on the project.
Our talented collectiv of creatives is talented beyond the camera, but rather we all bring unique skills sets that allow us to produce stories, images, campaigns from some of the most difficult environments while maintaining the creativity and uniqueness of our visuals.
FRIENDS OF AWARE COLLECTIV
Cody Shimizu is an outdoor director, cinematographer, editor and photographer. Years spent climbing, skiing, biking, and moving through mountain environments have shaped his skills on both sides of the camera.
That experience allows Cody to work alongside athletes and crews in technical, remote, and hard-to-reach places—bringing the camera where the story is actually happening. He combines a deep understanding of outdoor sports with a creative eye to produce high-level photo and film for outdoor brands.
Evan Wong is a commercial, editorial, and expedition photographer and DP based out of his van in the mountains of Western Canada. His work lives at the intersection of environment and humanity - grounding adventure athletes and stunning landscapes with images that feel intimate and personal.
Evan’s creative style involves going beyond the usual role of a photographer - being an active team member alongside his athletes, and capturing shots by immersing myself in the action. A skilled and avid climber, ski mountaineer, mountain runner, and alpine athlete in his own right, Evan’s imagery has a unique “lived in” quality. Viewers should feel a sense of presence and empathy, especially in places and moments where you wouldn’t expect to connect emotionally with subjects. He’s drawn to remote, unforgiving terrain; type 2 fun; and the honest, vulnerable moments that adventure sports bring out in people.
I am a sports photographer based out of Canmore, Alberta. I specialize in snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking, golf and hockey.
I aim to create feelings with my work that go deeper than just a photo or video. I work with clients to understand every level of their brand identity and produce content that can resonate with their audience.