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In Focus | Donovan Wagner

Meet Donovan! Donovan is originally from Red Deer, Alberta and has been living here in Kelowna for almost three years now. He enjoys hiking the many scenic trails here in the Okanagan and going on new adventures with his wife.

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Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kelowna?

I am from Red Deer, AB and have been in Kelowna since July 2016.

Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My wife because we are always exploring new places together.

What is your favourite local store in Kelowna and why?
Vice & Virtue. Because it is delicious beer and food.

Describe yourself in one word.
Excited

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If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Maui. To relax and explore.

What is your favourite activity in Kelowna?
Hiking with my wife and dog.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Rear-ending a jeep in Cuba and causing the whole tour to be delayed.

What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
The most inspiring thing to happen to me was being reached out to by a GM car company to bid on several photo shoots across North America. Even if I didn't win the first bid, I now know that it is close! 2019 will be my year!

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Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
My favourite childhood memory was when I received my first dirt bike and fell in love with motocross.

Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
I give back to the community by helping not for profits promote events by video or photo content. Recently had helped create a video for Balding for Dollars on April 20th.

If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
I would make it 12 months of summer! ;)

Where would you sneak away to in Kelowna to spend some time alone?
I like visiting Kalamoir Regional Park in West Kelowna.

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Where would you like to see positive change in Kelowna and why?
I would like to see more affordable housing for young people around the Okanagan. It can be challenging for many adults to purchase a home here.

What do you think makes Kelowna great?
The culture and landscape.

What are 3 things on your bucket list?
Go to Iceland
Do a photo shoot for a car manufacturer
Try sky diving

Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I spent the last 10 years on rigs in Alberta before switching to photography.

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How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

Mostly through Instagram. @Donovan.N.Wagner

What is the name of your business/organization?
Hilite Photography

Why did you get into/start this business?
I always wanted to pursue this passion as my full-time career.

What is the goal of your business?
To help businesses, small or large avoid using stock photography ever again!

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What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
My biggest struggle has always been finding a perfect work/life balance. I tend to be a workaholic at times.

If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
The only thing I would do differently is to make the switch to photography earlier.

What do you always find yourself saying?
" I can't believe we live here"

Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Follow your passion and treat it like a full-time job! You will only succeed if you give it 110%

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If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?

I would spend it with Andreas Hem. That guy kills it.

Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
To help our community continue to grow and bring more awareness to the Okanagan region. We offer a lot here!

What has been your proudest accomplishment?
My proudest accomplishment was being published in Autostrada Magazines and getting various billboard campaigns in 2018.

Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Noah Van Der Eerden! He is a very talented, driven creator and is always a pleasure to work with on projects.

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My choice for the KelownaNow In Focus spotlight is:
Till Schweichler

Some general comments I would like to share are:
Thank you so much for the opportunity to be featured in KelownaNow In Focus. I hope to kill it this year and continue to grow.


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