GET TO KNOW ME
How it All Started
Hello there!! My name is Connor Hypes! I was born and raised in the foothills of East Tennessee where adventure wasn't optional - it was a way of life.
Whether I was hiking the trails of the Smoky Mountains or helping tend the land, I learned early on to notice light, movement, and the quiet magic tucked into ordinary moments.
When I was just 13 years old, my Nana allowed me to use her camera to photograph the full moon. I. Was. Hooked.
From that moment I have strived to capture the world around me.
Forever chasing that perpetual feeling of growth. From patiently prowling with wildlife, to pursuing the beams of a spotlight on stage. The details, the moments some deem forgettable... that's where I live.
Everyday I am beyond thankful to be able to pick up my camera and do what I love. To ensure my body stays conditioned to my very active approach when on stage or tramping through the wilderness, I work out. Making sure to keep my body in tip top shape for whatever comes my way!
In addition to working out, I hike a lot! Grounding myself in nature and getting lost in its beauty.
As a photographer I firmly believe that it's rooted within my being to not just hold a camera. But to learn it... utilizing it as if it's an extention of my very own body. Moving with purpose, passion, and precision
I am a tremendous advocate for taking up space. What I mean by this, is allowing yourself to be unabashedly who you are. Showing with true abandon. Everyone has a place in the world... and here at HyperFocus Photography everyone is welcome.
I'm not just a photographer - I'm authentic, a friend, and your personal hype squad. Let's carve out a space in time, bend the light, and create a magnificent story - one that feels genuinely, unapologetically you.
Fun Facts
About Me
I used to do cosplay
I've always had a whimisical side
I've named all the animals on the trail cam including Vixon the fox
I hiked Mt. LeConte when I was 10 years old
I take voice lessons!