OM SYSTEM Ambassadors are at the heart of everything we do. They build awareness and credibility for the brand, along with providing rich content experiences for the OM SYSTEM community. We’ve raised the profile of our brand by prioritising market segments that best support our corporate strategy and business targets, which has cultivated a global, diverse, and inclusive pipeline of talent to share impactful stories and educate and inspire peers, all while supporting the OM SYSTEM brand and exploring initiatives to support the expanding OM SYSTEM community further.
GET TO KNOW OUR AMBASSADORS
HONG KONG
Get to know your local ambassadors, who specialise in wildlife, birding, landscape, field macro, nature, outdoor and adventure.
MARCO CHAN
OM SYSTEM AMBASSADOR
⚲ Hong Kong
Marco Chan is an ecologist and wildlife photographer from Hong Kong. He was fascinated by nature and animals ever since his parents bought him wildlife documentary DVDs, and this passion was reinvigorated when he began exploring wildlife in the nature trail in his secondary school. Marco began documenting small insects and spiders with his phone and later transitioned to his first OM System camera a few years later.
Marco specializes in photographing wildlife, especially insects and spiders that are usually hated and misunderstood by the public. His first wildlife expedition was to Madagascar in 2019, where he was able to photograph many of the endemic species on the island.
While he has travelled to several iconic locations since, such as Borneo and Sri Lanka, Marco mainly focuses his photography on species that can be found in the small city of Hong Kong, where he aims to highlight the amazing biodiversity found here and hopes to integrate taxonomic research with wildlife photography. Aside from posting his work on social media, Marco also uses his photos to engage with the public through nature tours and identification courses.
CONNECT WITH MARCO
Instagram: @that_bee_guy
ASHISH chalapuram
OM SYSTEM AMBASSADOR
⚲ Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ashish Chalapuram is based in Mumbai and has a long-standing passion for photography.
He is a member of the prestigious Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain and has won accolades in various international photography competitions. His work has also been published on various photography platforms.
He likes to experiment with various genres of photography and is of the firm belief that mastering the art of photography is always in a state of ‘beta’ and there is always something more to learn to excel and reach the next level. In addition to photography, he is an avid traveler and loves to explore new places and cultures. He is associated with DCP as a Panel Expert and Strategy Consultant.
CONNECT WITH ASHISH
Instagram: @ashish.chalapuram
Facebook: @ashish.chalapuram
Ashok Manjanath
OM SYSTEM AMBASSADOR
⚲ Bangaluru, Karnataka, India
Ashok Manjanath is based in Bengaluru and known for capturing dynamic and culturally rich moments, especially through action and wildlife photography.
His work often focuses on high-energy scenes, such as capturing wildlife interactions and traditional cultural events. Manjanath's talent has been recognised in international photo competitions, including the Amateur Photographer of the Year (APOY) awards, where his work has been highlighted for its composition and technical skill.
His photographs stand out for their vivid detail, capturing motion and emotion in a way that brings viewers closer to the subject matter.
CONNECT WITH ASHOK
Instagram: @ashok_manjan
Threads: @ashok_manjan
YouTube: @@ashokmanjanath2765
AMBASSADORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Get to know our international ambassadors, who specialise in wildlife, birding, landscape, field macro, nature, outdoor and adventure.
it's in our
NATURE.
OM SYSTEM Ambassadors are required to participate in workshops, talks, content creation, media events, tradeshows and much more.
The OM SYSTEM Ambassador Program welcomes and encourages innovative ideas from its members and aims to inspire others with discussion and imagery that showcases the endless capabilities of OM SYSTEM products.
While OM SYSTEM is not actively seeking new members for the program, we typically identify new members based on the following:
- Shoot with OM SYSTEM gear in a professional capacity.
- Specialise in wildlife, birding, landscape, field macro, nature, outdoor and adventure.
- Understand, connect and align to our brand soul and philosophy of Kacho Fugetsu.
- Actively engage with the OM SYSTEM brand via our social channels, activities and events.
- Prepared to represent the OM SYSTEM brand at public events, discussing products and photography/videography.
- Willing to regularly submit high-quality images and/or videos.
- Demonstrate a strong and consistent body of work with clear skill and photography/video knowledge.
- Professional website and presence on key social channels.
- A resident within the Asia-Pacific region.