isaac Chan

photographer

BIOGRAPHY

With a diverse background spanning education, healthcare, warehouse operations, and workplace safety, Isaac has always held a deep appreciation for the arts—particularly photography. Though his career path has taken many forms, creativity has remained a consistent thread, often pursued through hands-on hobbies and exploration of the natural world.

His photography journey began with a simple point-and-shoot camera, used primarily to document visits to state parks across Minnesota and beyond. These early adventures sparked a passion for capturing landscapes, where Isaac found peace and inspiration in nature’s beauty. Over time, his curiosity and dedication led to experimenting with an older DSLR camera, primarily for astrophotography and composite imagery.

In 2013, he enrolled at Minneapolis Media Institute to study Game Art & Animation, completing the program in 2015. This education deepened his technical abilities and introduced his to professional tools like Adobe Photoshop and After Effects—skills that significantly improved his post-production editing workflow and expanded his creative possibilities.

In 2022, Isaac took a major step forward by investing in his own professional camera. Since then, he has committed to refining his photography, learning new techniques, exploring equipment upgrades, and continuing to express his love of nature through the lens. Whether capturing starlit skies or painting detailed model kits, Isaac thrives in spaces where patience, precision, and imagination come together.

Qualifications

He holds an Associate’s Degree in Game Art & Animation from the Minneapolis Media Institute, where he gained formal training in digital design, 3D modeling, and visual storytelling. He is proficient in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects, which Isaac uses to enhance and composite photographic images. His experience includes nature photography, astrophotography, and composite imagery using DSLR equipment. In addition to photography, he’s an experienced model kit builder and painter, skilled in fine detail work and creative construction.

Skills

  • Photoshop and After Effects

  • photography

  • model kit building & painting

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