


Brenda Tharp – Portrait of a Photographer
Her connection to nature deepened over the years, and she ultimately carved out a career in editorial and commercial photography. Yet, it was her passion for outdoor and nature photography that called her back to her roots. more

Calvin Chiu – Portrait of a Photographer
Calvin Chiu’s photography ultimately reflects his personal journey—a journey defined by a love for nature, a thirst for discovery, and a desire to share the world’s beauty with others. more

Zack Stanton – Portrait of a Photographer
Born and raised amidst the stunning natural landscapes of Humboldt County, California, his life has been shaped by the rugged beauty of the coastline, the towering redwood forests, and the ever-changing skies of this northwest corner of the state more

Murray Livingston – Portrait of a Photographer
Throughout the past few years, I’ve enjoyed getting to know several outstanding landscape photographers through conversations we engage in on a Discord Server known as “Landscape Photographers Worldwide.” What I have come to appreciate about this community is that it somehow has found a way to strip away all of the typical negative aspects of modern social media interaction while keeping all more

Jason Hatfield – Portrait of a Photographer
Jason has leveraged the trials and tribulations of trying to make full-time photography work by parlaying paid commercial opportunities to instill his goal of inspiring others into his work. I think he’s doing a fabulous job. more

Adam Johanknecht – Portrait of a Photographer
The links between time spent in nature, physical discomfort, physical activity, and creativity have always interested me since I have often felt more creative during and after a difficult hike or mountain climb. more

Jesse Brown Nelson – Portrait of a Photographer
In addition to his skills as a photographer able to see both wide and near, Jesse’s story may inspire readers while instilling some ideas on becoming a better photographer. more

The Thing Itself
Edward Weston’s thoughts on photography are peppered throughout his Daybooks (journals predominantly covering the period 1922-1934). more

Bill Ferngren – Portrait of a Photographer
Another aspect of Bill’s photography that is worth noting is the way in which he is able to showcase tranquility in his photography in such a consistent fashion. more

Suzanne Mathia – Portrait of a Photographer
Suzanne describes herself as being very curious about the subjects she photographs. If followed, a high level of curiosity can lead to better photographs of even the most mundane of subjects. more

Brittany Colt – Portrait of a Photographer
Brittany was born blind in one eye, which makes seeing the wide-angle perspective an impossibility; however, what I’ve learned about Brittany’s journey in photography is that she’s been able to turn that disability into an advantage. more

Sho Hoshino – Portrait of a Photographer
Sho has been able to create a sense of depth by using three tools - colour, texture, and light. By pairing complementary colours such as red and green, Sho masterfully gives the eye a way to move through the frame. more

Michael DiMeola – Portrait of a Photographer
While I think nature photographers can leverage our craft as a means to decompress from our hectic lives, I do think there’s a case to be made for smaller scenes such as the ones Michael is drawn to capture as having more potential as a mechanism for stress reduction. more

Klaus Axelsen – Portrait of a Photographer
One of the most compelling aspects of photography is the fact that every photograph is a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional world, and yet there are photographers who are able to utilize techniques to trick the human eye into seeing two-dimensional objects in three dimensions. Even more fascinating is that through the use of shutter speed and aperture, a skilled photographer can also incorporate the fourth dimension - time. more

Cesar Llaneza – Portrait of a Photographer
Looking at César’s work is like working on a complex puzzle. Once unlocked, it can bring you a great deal of satisfaction. To engage in this fun exercise of unlocking photographic puzzles, I encourage readers to spend some time on his website, especially his water art gallery. more