Alaska has been my home for nearly 30 years, and its epic landscape continues to lure me, both personally, and professionally as a freelance stock and assignment photographer.
I grew up in a small town in southern Wisconsin, surrounded by the rolling hills of green farmland and hardwood forests. Adolescent curiosities and dreams of the future turned my vision north, and at age eighteen I ventured to Alaska—that seemingly mythical realm of adventure and land of extremes. I am not unlike many northern sojourners, lured to Alaska for reasons of intrigue and fascination, and compelled to remain by its giant space and rugged wilderness. Adventure is the seed of discovery, and Alaska is a place fertile and rich with opportunities for both.
Alaska’s natural world serves as a gateway into ubiquitous photographic material, from which I have sampled abundantly, but it is the layers and depth of its landscapes that now lure me most. While style is often found in the rear view mirror, I know that my long-time fascination with color and light, two fundamental aspects of painting and photography, weave their way into what may be descriptive of my work. I’m constantly intrigued by the influence of one upon the other.
My professional career is best summarized by nearly 30,000 images that span the last 17 years. These images are marketed through my business stock photography website www.alaskaphotographics.com and they represent isolated moments in a fluid journey across Alaska’s vibrant landscape. Some are the result of serendipity, some of extensive planning and scouting, but all tell a small part of larger story. The process of their creation has been a voiceless, but not silent teacher, and I as the student am perpetually exhorted that the gift of seeing requires more than the eyes that see.
I’ll be sharing some visual goods and comments about my ventures here so stop back often and let this be your virtual Alaska.
Thanks for visiting,
AlaskaPhotoGraphics
2923 Moose Mountain Road
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709
907.750.4065
Business office hours: 8am to 5pm Alaska Time (4 hours behind NY)
I’ve been developing a new page on my website titled “alaska photo galleries” and a section includes some flash galleries which include 100 favorites of 2008. In addition, there are favorites form previous years as well. Looking back on a year’s worth of travels and images provokes lots of memories and grand sights from across Alaska’s landscape.
by Patrick Endres
3 comments
Patrick - Pat,
Alaska is a bit addictive to many people, as a friend of mine once said “Alaska won’t give up all her secrets in one visit”. Years are not enough to sample all the great locations. Let me know if you plan a return visit and I can point you to some hot spots.
Patrick
Pat Reilly - Patrick, these pictures are unbelievable. Makes me want to return to Alaska and see some of the things I missed last time around!
Hope you are doing well.
Roy Mangersnes - Some absolutely stunning shots there Patrick. I am constantly checking out your blog, and the images that has impressed me the most this year is your autumn landscapes with wildlife from Denali. The raven shot is very strong. I have just got back from the Antarctic and have posted some images on my blog if you haven’t seen them. Quit happy with the trip. My next is to Spitsbergen in march for winter light and polar bears.
All the best for the next year.
Roy