One thing I am very passionate about is supporting and promoting young talent. Being 24 myself, I can related to the hardships experienced in the professional world by young artists trying to make a name for themselves. However, I feel young people still have the spark, the creativity, and the drive to create some of the world’s most exciting work.

This week I’ve decided to feature two photographers who drip talent from their pours and blow their noses with awesomeness. Whether their backdrops are grungy beaten-up houses or vomit stained floors of an indie rock club, these two have the ability to capture images that would make even the most seasoned pros gush.

Cody Wheeler

Cody Wheeler is currently completing a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree in Medicine Hat. A relatively new photographer, Wheeler has  only have been shooting for about a year.

“I get a lot of inspiration from music videos from the 90s. On the flip-side of that, I also get a lot of inspiration from classic cinema. I am just really passionate about photography, and if I’m not doing it, I’m reading about it, or looking at it.”

To view and purchase some of Wheeler’s photos visit his iStock page here http://www.istockphoto.com/Ten03

Keith Skrastins

Keith Skrastins is a man that’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. He has been roaming indie rock night clubs for years, armed only with his camera and a half empty pack of cigarettes.

A self-taught photographer, Skrastins has become one of the most influential pieces of the Calgary indie rock scene. He has shot some of Calgary’s most prolific bands including: The Lions, The Nix Dicksons, Frankie McQueen, Noel Johnson, Matt Blais, Black Phoenix Orchestra, and many, many more.

Skrastins can be found online at his Facebook page.