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Through my travels, I've shot portraits all over the world. In my photos, I work to capture real moments and honest emotions. I search for subjects with unique facial features. Shot in both color and black and white, these images function as a window into understanding not only the subject, but ourselves.
Tracing Ansel Adams on the way to Oshkosh: From Summer 1942 to Summer 2023
During the summer of 1942, esteemed photographer Ansel Adams embarked on a transformative journey to the Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, crafting a series of indelible images that showcased the breathtaking Teton Range and the meandering Snake River. This expedition not only solidified Adams' legacy as a photographic virtuoso but also played a pivotal role in fostering the protection and admiration of these pristine landscapes. Decades later, in a remarkable parallel to Adams' journey, I took undertook a flight over the Snake River, capturing an extraordinary photograph above Swan Valley (Idaho) with the majestic Tetons as a backdrop. This stunning aerial perspective of the river winding its way through the landscape captures the spirit of Adams' work while presenting a fresh, captivating viewpoint that highlights the enduring allure of these natural wonders. The photo you can see is taken by me from a Cessna 182T flying at about 6000ft and 100 knots.
Capturing Elegance: Odyssey in Grand Teton National Park Near Jackson Hole (JAC)
Ansel Adams' photography expeditions and adventures to the Grand Teton National Park near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, are well-documented. A notable story about Ansel Adams' photography in the Grand Teton National Park involves his collaboration with fellow photographer, Eliot Porter. In 1948, Adams and Porter embarked on a photographic expedition to the Teton Range. During this trip, they both captured a series of images that showcased the park's remarkable beauty, emphasizing its grandeur and natural elegance. Adams' and Porter's photographs of the Grand Tetons highlighted their distinct artistic styles, with Adams' images often focusing on dramatic contrasts and stark compositions, while Porter's work emphasized color and a more intimate connection with nature. Their collaboration contributed to a broader awareness of the Grand Teton National Park's significance, inspiring many to appreciate and protect these stunning landscapes.
The photographs from this collaboration were published in a book called Ansel Adams: The Tetons and the Yellowstone in 1950. The book was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to raise awareness of the beauty of Grand Teton National Park.
Here are some of the highlights of the collaboration between Ansel Adams and Eliot Porter in Grand Teton National Park:
Adams and Porter hiked and camped together for two weeks, giving them the opportunity to get to know each other and the park well.
They photographed the Teton Range in all its moods, from sunrise to sunset and from clear skies to stormy weather.
Porter experimented with color photography for the first time on this trip, and his images of the Teton Range are some of the earliest and most beautiful color photographs of the park.
The photographs from this collaboration were published in a book called Ansel Adams: The Tetons and the Yellowstone in 1950.
The book was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to raise awareness of the beauty of Grand Teton National Park.
The photographs they produced are both stunning and evocative, and they helped to raise awareness of the beauty of the park. This collaboration is a testament to the power of photography to capture the beauty of the natural world and to inspire conservation.
In this spirit of adventure and capturing the natural beauty of the Teton Range, here is another photo taken by me, near Jackson Hole, Wyoming facing the Teton Range. It is taken from a Cessna 182T flying at about 6000ft and 100 knots on the way to Oshkosh, WI for our annual AI Demo Day II.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole, a picturesque enclave in Wyoming, has many stories to tell besides its beautiful setting next to the Teton Range. The Federal Reserve's Wyoming symposium originated in 1978 as an annual gathering of central bankers, economists, and financial experts. Its location in Jackson Hole, WY dates back to 1982 where the organizers during the time wanted to get the then-Fed chairman and avid fly fisher Paul Volcker to the symposium. Rest is history.
Capturing the Teton Range in the timeless elegance of black and white photography, much like Ansel Adams, infuses a sense of timeless grandeur into each frame. The monochrome palette accentuates the Teton's majestic contours and stark beauty, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the very essence of the landscape's soulful charm.
Jackson Hole finds its allure magnified by the awe-inspiring Teton Range standing as its backdrop. This mountainous panorama, with its rugged peaks and tranquil valleys, adds an undeniable touch of magic to Jackson Hole. The harmonious interplay between the charming town and the grandeur of the Tetons creates an enchanting setting that captivates the hearts of all who visit.
On the way to our company’s AI Demo Day II, we passed by Jackson Hole at 7500ft. This is a photograph our Founder & CEO took from a Cessna 182T, flying at close to 100 knots