Kent Brown:
CLASS OF 1960
El Segundo High SchoolClass of 1960
El segundo, CA
Kent's Story
I have been a Professional Photographer, all my life. Beginning as a U.S.Naval Staff Photographer to The Admiral of the Pacific Fleet & Combat Photographer in the beginning of the Viet Nam Conflict in the Tolkin Gulf of Viet Nam.. In 1964 I was a Professional Staff Photographer in the Aerospace Industry and Governmental Agencies . In 1968 I became a Personal Political Photographer to Robert F. Kennedy's Presidential Campaign, where he won the California Primary, and I was with him when he was assassinated on June 5th, 1968 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, California , A tragic and senseless act. I also photographed Presidential hopeful, Vice President, Hubert H. Humphrey, followed by the Personal Staff Liaison & Press Photographer to Congressman Jim Lloyd (speaker of The House) and Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, and California Governor - Jerry Brown, and many others.
I established a 30 + year "Model Portfolio Business" , photographing Motion & Television Stars and Actors, Stage and Recording Artist and Sports Stars....as well as contenders in beauty pageants an contest. I Discovered and was the Personal Photographer to The Winner to "The Miss Cover Girl", First Runner-Up Winner, "Shelley La Nay Jones", from Klamath, California and at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A very prestigious honor.
Opening many future model discoveries and futures.
I was a Professional Photographer and Outdoor Sports Fishing & Hunting Writer for a newspaper in Northern California.
I became a Professional Fly Casting Instructor and Professional Fly Tier for 2 Major Fly Fishing Companies. Specializing in The Eastern California Sierra's rivers and streams and backpacking opportunities and Fly Fishing. Then,for Salmon & Steelhead Fishing on Northern California & Southern Oregon rivers. I photographed many client excursions.
I became a Licensed Professional Sports Fishing Guide & Outfitter on 5 coastal rivers and a "Licensed Captain" Guide on ocean fishing charters in Northern California and Southern Oregon, for 25 years, I incorporating my photographic business and providing photographic coverage of the clients fishing adventures with photo albums & videos. Booked a year+ in advance.
I was a Personal Friend of "Kurt Gowdy",...Expand for more
the National Football & Sports Commentator and Host of the Television Series, "The American Sportsman", which planned to film an episode on Fly Fishing for Salmon on the Klamath River on the Northern Coast of California.
I had tied fishing flies for Him and his Sons in previous years and was contacted by Him to produce Fly Patterns for Salmon on the Klamath River for that episode. His Fishing guest for that episode was renowned Radio & Television Star & Actor "William Conrad".
I met and visited with Kurt and William Conrad prior to the filming of the episode with Fly Patterns designed for the Klamath River. We spent 2 days visiting and dining, discussing specific areas on the river and the files I tied. The local newspaper published 2 day Full Page Stories and Photos of the series filming and my involvement with Kurt Gowdy.
A highlight in my Professional Fishing & Photography Career's.
I have owned and operated Professional Photographic Studios in Southern & Northern California and Southern Oregon for 50 consecutive years. Specializing in: Custom Destination & Location Weddings Nationwide, Professional Model Portfolio Designer & Photographer (over 200 portfolios), Photographing Aspiring Model, Actor & Recording Artist & Sports Stars designing their Portfolios, which opened a vast variety of exciting opportunities and businesses. An incredible 50 year adventure !
Additionally, Business and Industry Executive Portraiture's for Product and Business Developments,
Finally, I decided to closed my Photographic Studios & Businesses on January 1st. 2015, after 50 convective years in business. I am now, devoting my time, energy and knowledge to photographing the Scenic Beauty & Wildlife in Our National & State Parks and points of interest in The USA. I plan to market & share my photographic adventures to prominent businesses & personal collections throughout the country and worldwide for their enjoyment & enlarged photographic stretched canvas' & matted prints for their enjoyment & displays.
You may view my images on my site : my website: Vip-Visual Impact Photography, or, KENT BROWN PHOTO And, also Read: "About Me".
Thank you for reading about my life. Please enjoy my photographic endeavors.
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