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I’m Keith Ibsen, a photographer with over 40 years of experience creating images both above and below the water, and I love combining technical skill with storytelling. My work spans professional photography in areas like pets, fashion, portraits, beauty, nature, and commercial projects, and I also teach through workshops and lecture sessions for manufacturers and photo retailers. Alongside my photography, I’ve built a long career supporting professional gear and diving-related education—advising customers on DSLR cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories, and leading hands-on training. I’m known for translating experience into practical guidance, whether I’m guiding a workshop, planning a visual setup, or helping clients capture their best work in the real world.…I’m Keith Ibsen, a photographer with over 40 years of experience creating images both above and below the water, and I love combining technical skill with storytelling. My work spans professional photography in areas like pets, fashion, portraits, beauty, nature, and commercial projects, and I also teach through workshops and lecture sessions for manufacturers and photo retailers. Alongside my photography, I’ve built a long career supporting professional gear and diving-related education—advising customers on DSLR cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories, and leading hands-on training. I’m known for translating experience into practical guidance, whether I’m guiding a workshop, planning a visual setup, or helping clients capture their best work in the real world.

Keith Ibsen

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I’m Keith Ibsen, a photographer with over 40 years of experience creating images both above and below the water, and I love combining technical skill with storytelling. My work spans professional photography in areas like pets, fashion, portraits, beauty, nature, and commercial projects, and I also teach through workshops and lecture sessions for manufacturers and photo retailers. Alongside my photography, I’ve built a long career supporting professional gear and diving-related education—advising customers on DSLR cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories, and leading hands-on training. I’m known for translating experience into practical guidance, whether I’m guiding a workshop, planning a visual setup, or helping clients capture their best work in the real world.…I’m Keith Ibsen, a photographer with over 40 years of experience creating images both above and below the water, and I love combining technical skill with storytelling. My work spans professional photography in areas like pets, fashion, portraits, beauty, nature, and commercial projects, and I also teach through workshops and lecture sessions for manufacturers and photo retailers. Alongside my photography, I’ve built a long career supporting professional gear and diving-related education—advising customers on DSLR cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories, and leading hands-on training. I’m known for translating experience into practical guidance, whether I’m guiding a workshop, planning a visual setup, or helping clients capture their best work in the real world.

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I’m Keith Ibsen, a photographer with over 40 years of experience creating images both above and below the water, and I love combining technical skill with storytelling. My work spans professional photography in areas like pets, fashion, portraits, beauty, nature, and commercial projects, and I also teach through workshops and lecture sessions for manufacturers and photo retailers.

Alongside my photography, I’ve built a long career supporting professional gear and diving-related education—advising customers on DSLR cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories, and leading hands-on training. I’m known for translating experience into practical guidance, whether I’m guiding a workshop, planning a visual setup, or helping clients capture their best work in the real world.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Work Experience

Professional Photography Sales and Support at B&H Photo

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Provided professional photography sales and support for advanced photo equipment. Advised professionals and consumers on DSLR cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories.

Professional Photography Sales and Support (Pro Photo Sales and Support) at B&H Photo

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015

Professional photography sales focused on supporting and advising customers and professionals on DSLR cameras, lenses, lighting, and photography accessories. Provided product guidance and support for pro-grade photography equipment and helped drive sales and adoption of key gear.

Owner / Photographer at Keith Ibsen Photography / Innerspace Images.com

January 1, 2001 - Present

Professional photography and image services across pets, fashion, portrait, beauty, nature, and commercial photography. Conducts photography workshops and lecture sessions with manufacturers and photo retailers, and offers private classes and workshops.

Owner at Keith Ibsen Photography

January 1, 2001 - Present

Professional photography and related instruction, specializing in pets, fashion, portrait, beauty, nature, and commercial images. Conducts photography workshops and lecture sessions for manufacturers and photo retailers, and also offers private workshops and classes. Provides commissioned and display-ready photography for commercial clients.

Northeast Regional Sales Representative at Scuba Schools International

January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001

Increased regional sales from $200,000 to $400,000, maintained and built 75 current accounts, and pursued new accounts in states with little or no presence. Managed store relationships including education, merchandising, marketing, store design, and organized retail workshops aboard a dive vessel to help dealers network and improve their businesses.

Owner at Innerspace Diving Center

January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1995

Operated the full store business including sales and merchandising, purchasing, education, scheduling, marketing, advertising, promotions, store design, and financial planning. Grew sales from $60,000 to $500,000 and developed an instructional staff of 10 professionals, many with long-term tenure. Organized and escorted dive travel groups and maintained strong relationships with manufacturers and agencies.

Store Manager at Island Diving Center

January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1977

Managed retail dive operations as store manager with responsibility for day-to-day leadership and operations.

Production Control Supervisor at White’s Advertising Agency

January 1, 1972 - January 1, 1974

Production control supervision in an advertising agency environment.

Account Executive and Production Control Supervisor at Anniversary Graphics Advertising Agency

January 1, 1968 - January 1, 1972

Worked in advertising as an account executive and production control supervisor, supporting production and coordination functions within an advertising environment.

Education

2-year degree in commercial art at Pan American Art School

January 1, 1965 - January 1, 1967

Commercial art (2-year degree) at Pan American Art School

January 1, 1965 - January 1, 1967

Qualifications

SSI Specialty Instructor Ratings: Search & Recovery, Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Limited Visibility/Night Diving, Equipment, Dry Suit Diving, Underwater Photography, Nitrox, Boat Diving, Navigation

January 1, 1996 - September 2, 2026

SSI Instructor Certifier

January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001

SSI Instructor Trainer

January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001

SSI Dive Con Instructor #57

January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1995

PADI OWSI #11319

January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1995

Certified Poseidon Dry Suit Diver (US)

January 1, 1974 - September 2, 2026

Pro 5000 Diver Award