Bruce Herman Anchorage My mother gave me my first camera, a Kodak Brownie, when I went to Boy Scout camp. She was hoping that I would return with photographs of my fellow Scouts, but instead I made photographs of the landscape: simple records of the scenery with no artistic intent. My brother gave me my second…
Joe Connolly Anchorage Joe Connolly is the owner and lead photographer of Chugach Peaks Photography, one of Alaska’s leading remote, destination wedding photography businesses. He has captured the wedding memories of more than 1000 couples over the years. He has photographed weddings all over the United States, Canada and Europe. Originally from Michigan, Joe moved…
Kate & Adam Rice Anchorage Kate & Adam Rice are award-winning wildlife photographers based in Anchorage. The have over a decade of immersive experience in capturing the untamed beauty of nature; they don’t just photograph wildlife – they live and breathe it. Dedicated to understanding animal behavior, Kate & Adam have spent extensive hours studying…
Benjamin Traylor Anchorage Ben was born in Texas but moved to Alaska in the early 80s. He primarily loves to photograph the beautiful landscapes and wildlife Alaska has to offer. He is most passionate about capturing the aurora borealis during the long, dark winter nights. The thrill of capturing the ever-changing northern lights is…
Colin Tyler Bogucki Eagle River Growing up in the lakes area of northern Minnesota, Colin developed a connection with the natural world at a young age. Upon moving to Alaska in 1996 to pursue what would be a short-lived career in human services, he soon discovered the art of photography after receiving a camera for…
Jon Van Zyle Chugiak Jon Van Zyle has been celebrating the essence of Alaska from his own personal experiences for over 50 years. He was born in 1942. Entirely self-taught, he paints 70 to 80 original paintings a year. His art has exhibited in over 250 solo exhibitions throughout the United States and Europe. Jon…
Emma Henze-Nelson Fairbanks My name is Emma Henze-Nelson and I am a special education teacher and photographer from Fairbanks, Alaska. I am a mother of two with my awesome husband. I was born and raised in Fairbanks and fell in love with photography when my father taught me how to take photos on a film camera in high…
Laura Lyn Gregory Fairbanks I spent my childhood learning to photograph on countless disposable cameras before upgrading to a 35mm Pentax. After graduate school in 2012, I happily accepted an opportunity to trade in the cows and cornfields of southern Illinois for wolves and wilderness in Alaska. I found my longing for adventures fulfilled in…
Amy Mackinaw Artist Alaska drew us in and became our home. My life as a fiber artist began in childhood, and my mother, also a fiber artist, taught me to sew. Since then, I have been stitching, hand-dyeing, printing, quilting, and beading. Alaska’s landscapes and wildlife inspire my work, and it’s a joy to create…
Robin Brandt Anchorage, Alaska My love for wildlife and nature began in my youth as I followed my mother on backpacks, over passes, up mountains, swimming in remote lakes, and searching forests for hidden ferns. I moved to Alaska in 1983 in a bid to leave big city life and live closer to nature. My…