


William Nourse – Portrait of a Photographer
In the fjords of Chile, somewhere between Ushuaia and Puntas Arenas, I watched William Nourse lean over the edge of our sailboat, not to capture the looming cliffs or moody skies like the rest of us, but to photograph chunks of ice slicing across the Starboard of our boat: small, graphic details most of us ignored without a second glance. Later, when I saw the image, it felt more

Ram Ganti – Portrait of a Photographer
When you look at Ram’s photographs, which are graceful and composed with almost mathematical clarity, you begin to understand that his background in engineering did more than shape his technical instincts; it trained his eye. more

Torsten Pull – Portrait of a Photographer
Torsten Pull’s work is a reflection of his journey—one that intertwines methodical planning with the spontaneity of light, solitude with exploration, and a return to the natural world that once defined his childhood. more

Bonnie Lampley – Portrait of a Photographer
One of the most compelling aspects of Bonnie’s work is her pursuit of abstraction. Her approach moves beyond the confines of representational photography, seeking to distill nature into its purest forms. more

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