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’m sure the location of your office is envied by numerous people! So why you are selling a 1Ds III? Back when you were first testing the 5D II, you sounded tormented whenever you couldn’t bring a 1Ds on your expeditions.
Eli,
I still have a 1Ds III, and will keep it until the sIV is unveiled. I’ll probably pick up a 1DIV as I’m wanting a little more shooting speed and buffer in many instances. The 1Ds cameras have really served me very well. The 5DII has great files, but I don’t like much about the camera itself besides its weight.
P
In spite of this lovely warm light, I’m definitely getting a cold, Alaska winter feeling from this image. Just wanted to say that I’m enjoying your blog photos and tales of your adventures.
Justine
Thanks Justine.
Very nice. The color is rich and warm. I would definitely fall in to the category of people who envy your office view. As far as the 1DIV, you should love it. The speed and buffer are vastly improved. Not to mention the high (within reason) ISO noise is low. The autofocus is incredible, even with distractions in the frame. Did you get the email I sent awhile back?
Rob
Rob,
Yeah, I was on deck to get a 1DIV prior to my Antarctic trip last December, but it was not released quite in time. I’ve had two prior versions of the 1D, but have primarily used my 1Ds series as I’ve been keen on the full frame versatility. 2011 should unveil something interesting in the Canon lineup. I did see your post a while back but did not get an email from you? I’ll ping you back.