Noel Hendrickson

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About Noel Hendrickson

Based in Vancouver, Noel Hendrickson is an internationally recognized commercial photographer, director and story teller. Known for his ability to spot 'the extraordinary' in those subtle 'in-between' moments. Noel captures his subjects true emotions through his unique form of visual storytelling. Curiosity has always been front and center in Noel's mind and it drives his creativity. Noel was born on the prairies where he developed an appreciation for the land and wide-open spaces, but the ocean is where his heart is. He lives on the mountain, next to the sea in Vancouver with his beautiful wife Christine, son Finn and their two pugs Phil and Allan."As a child I was inspired by my father and grandfather; they showed me the value of working hard for something and seeing it through to a finished product. They always taught me to set an example by being the first to volunteer, out-work those around you and take on the most difficult tasks at hand. I have certainly applied those messages in my approach to photography and doing everything I can to tell the stories that I am collaborating on."Some of my favorite moments while shooting are when I'm fully embedded in the action". whether it be on a week-long destination/lifestyle shoot with a family or underwater shooting Navy Seal training - I love being in the thick of it. To me, photography is really about how you choose to experience your environment and how you tell that story. So many memorable moments on set seem to involve being uncomfortable and suffering through. all the while laughing and loving it. Waiting hours in -40C for a Polar Bear family to come into frame, hanging out the door of a heli in icy temperatures with frozen fingers waiting for a luxury train to emerge from behind a mountain pass, standing waist deep in a lake shooting paddle-boarding while the mosquitoes have their way with me or being attacked by fires ants while capturing portraits in Hawaii.