SWIMMER Magazine Features Outex Olympic Founder
Oct 26, 2023
SWIMMER Magazine Features Olympic Swimmer and Outex Co-Founder JR deSouza
SWIMMER Magazine featured Outex co-founder and Olympic swimmer JR deSouza in a full cover story — tracing his journey as an athlete and entrepreneur, full circle in and out of the water.
Special thanks to SWIMMER Magazine editor and staff, photographer and Outex ambassador Brett Stanley, reporter Rachel Axon, and photo editor Craig Ring.
Behind the Scenes
Over the last few years, JR and Outex have helped publishers and content creators worldwide with waterproof imaging gear for cameras and smartphones. JR's images have been published by Forbes Magazine, SWIMMER Magazine, Lumix/Panasonic, Nikon, the LA Times, and several others.
"I'm grateful to my customers and ambassadors for constantly helping me learn about photography and videography — both of which I love. I'm able to draw from my time in both Silicon Valley and Hollywood studios for a greater understanding of how imaging is made, literally and figuratively. From working on line-doubling technology, high-definition television, the DVD, and broadcasting at companies like Philips, TiVo, and Samsung, I had a deep understanding of the hardware and physical aspects of content creation. My subsequent time with Disney, MaximumTV, and DreamWorks Animation fed my intellectual curiosity about software, storytelling, and content distribution. I've enjoyed every aspect of each step, and I'm grateful to leverage that experience into another personal passion — imaging and Outex."
"I always think of my photos as stories. I usually paint a mental picture of what I'm trying to tell before I pick up the camera. When SWIMMER Magazine contacted me about this article, I wanted it to be no different — I came up with concepts that represented my journey and encapsulated my story. I was lucky that world-class artists Brett Stanley and Craig Ring helped bring my vision to life, better than I could have alone."
The same system JR uses to tell his stories underwater is available for photographers, filmmakers, and athletes worldwide.