GETTING THE SHOT : in the hands of Jeremy Koreski WORDS: CAITLIN HEDLEY / PHOTOGRAPHY: JEREMY KORESKI
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eremy Koreski grew up in Tofino, a remote town at the end of a long and winding road on Vancouver Island’s west coast. Growing up in a small town by the beach, it was only natural for Jeremy to appreciate nature and life by the sea. His dad was a fisherman and oyster farmer, so from the start, Jeremy was in and around the ocean, splashing in tide pools, out on the boat or catching a wave. Tofino offers an inspiring landscape with endless beaches, majestic forests, and abundant coastal wildlife. Jeremy’s interest in exploring came from growing up in Clayoquot Sound, with parents that were always taking him and his siblings on outdoor adventures, camping, and hiking. At the age of 12, Jeremy’s dad gave him his very first camera, a Canon AE-1, and it wasn’t long before he discovered his passion for photography. It all started with Jeremy taking photos of his friends surfing, skateboarding, and fishing. Using good old-fashioned film and self-taught editing skills, Jeremy fine-tuned his craft, as he captured the life and culture of Canada’s west coast. After school, with a desire to travel, Jeremy took off to experience the bigger world. It didn’t take him long to realize how special Vancouver Island was and he returned home inspired to capture and share the beauty and stories of the coast that he felt so passionately about. The West Coast’s rugged and challenging terrain encouraged Jeremy to push the limits to get “the shot.” From diving with dolphins, swimming with salmon, battling winter waves, and hanging out of a helicopter with the door off getting a bird’s eye perspective, Jeremy will
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