Ola Vista Photography

Mike Lewis swimming in the Pacific Ocean and principle of Ola Vista Photography

Ola Vista Photography is a photography service provider led by Mike Lewis of La Jolla, California. It is nominated for the 2014 WOWSA Awards' World Open Water Swimming Offering of the Year.

2014 World Open Water Swimming Offering of the Year Nomination

Ola Vista Photography by Mike Lewis is nominated for the 2014 World Open Water Swimming Offering of the Year.

"Mike Lewis has an eye for photography that many companies, events, governing bodies and universities appreciate. From USA Swimming and the U.S. Olympic Committee to Stanford University to Yale and many of the major swimsuit manufacturers, Lewis understands motion and beauty above, on and under because he is a waterman himself. He not only catches those moments in competition that can tell a story by themselves, but he also creates award-winning images that showcase the power, grace and athleticism of swimmers in any aquatic environment, whether it is bodysurfing on a wave or diving in at the start. For his creativity in capturing beautifully energetic images, for presenting swimmers in a visually creative manner, for exposing swimmers in unique positions and conditions, Ola Vista Photography is a worthy nominee for the 2014 World Open Water Swimming Offering of the Year."

2014 World Open Water Swimming Offering of the Year Nominees

• 24 Hour Swim in San Francisco by Suzie Dods (U.S.A.)
  
• BlueJourney-Amerika Samoa -Stronger Together: The Waterman's Way by Bruckner Chase (U.S.A./Amerika Samoa)
  
• Step Out Of The Ordinary Blue Letter Campaign by Pádraig Mallon (Ireland)
  
• Catalina Channel Swimming Federation (U.S.A.)
  
• Dancing In The Water by Wayne Ewing and Matthew Moseley (U.S.A.)
  
• L.O.S.T. Swimming (Lake Ontario Swim Team) by Rob Kent (Canada)
  
• Morrison Report by Evan Morrison for Marathon Swimmers Federation (international)
  
• Nadandolibre Radio Show - Marcador Show by José Díaz and Alessi Pérez (Spain)
  
• Ola Vista Photography by Mike Lewis (U.S.A.)
  
• Rei e Rainha do Mar (King and Queen of the Sea) by Pedro Rego Monteiro (Brazil)
  
• S.C.A.R. Swim Challenge by Kent Nicholas (U.S.A.)
  
• The Greatest Englishman by Marathon Films (Great Britain)
  
• The Torture Swim by 60 Minutes Sports (U.S.A./Ireland)
  
• The Vertical Swim Trainer by Genadijus Sokolovas (U.S.A./Lithuania)
  
• Uaimh an tSolais & Uaimh na nÉan by Sam Krohn with Donal Buckley (Australia/Ireland)
  

Mike Lewis

Mike Lewis (born 27 April 1965) serves as a correspondent and photographer for SwimSwam and is a meet announcer for USA Swimming and U.S. Masters Swimming including the U.S. Open and the USA Swimming National Open Water Swimming Championships. The world of the award-winning photographer has been featured in numerous publications both in domestically (USA) and international. He has become one of the most prolific swim photographers and his wide body of work encompasses sport, landscape, portraits and events. He also serves as a freelance photographer with the Orange County Register and Zuma Press International.

Partial Client List

• USA Swimming
• A3 Performance Swimwear
• Arena USA
• United States Olympic Committee
• Q Swimwear
• Jolyn Swimwear
• Modern Luxury Magazine
• FINIS Swimwear
• NuriShops
• Popular Photography Magazine
• Riviera Magazine
• Los Angeles Times
• The Orange County Register
• Engine Swim USA
• Century 21
• Gold Medal Media, LLC
• PEM Surfacing
• Monumental Results, LLC
• "Going the Distance" -Human Kinetics Publishing
• Premier Auto Group
• Stanford University
• Yale University
• University of California
• Duke University
• Axiom Designs
• Advantage Team Real Estate
• Hardcore Swim
• Arch Pac Incorporated
• Swimming World Magazine
• Whitesmith Entertainment
• ZUMA Press International
• SDA Creative
• Headstrong, LLC

External links

• Ola Vista Photography
• SwimSwam
• Romance In The Rough Water
• Open Water Swimming website
• The Daily News of Open Water Swimming
• University of California, San Diego
• San Diego State University
• United States Masters Swimming
• Ola Vista Photography
• 1 + 1 > 2 In The Open Water Swimming World
• 2014 World Open Water Swimming Offering of the Year Nominees
• 2014 WOWSA Awards Nominees
• Olé For Ola
• Step Out Of The Ordinary Is 2014 World Open Water Swimming Offering Of The Year
• Connectivity, Camaraderie, Caring Among Swimmers