In an age where nearly everyone has a camera in their pocket, the art of photography is more accessible than ever—but that doesn’t mean it’s any less powerful or complex. Since its invention in the late 1830s, photography has evolved into a dynamic and diverse medium, one that artists continue to push in new and unexpected directions. From precise technical execution to fresh ideas and creative approaches, today’s photographers use the camera not just to document the world, but to interpret it.
Read on to learn more about some of the photographers we represent and how they’ve explored photography as an artistic medium.
Portraiture With a Wild Side
Although Randal Ford’s portraiture studio may seem typical, with its lighting equipment and array of backdrops, his subjects are anything but ordinary. From lions to penguins to chimpanzees, Ford has hosted quite the menagerie in his creative space over the years. These timeless portraits are taken against minimalist, neutral backgrounds that allow one to further appreciate the unique features and personalities of each animal.
Street Photography, Reimagined
Armed with his camera and a remote shutter, Xan Padron aims to capture the variety of life and human activity that can happen in one place. He splices together dozens of photos to craft a new composition, often abstracting architectural elements through repetition. In his Time Lapse series, Padron has shared glimpses into cities from around the globe, creating unique portraits of a place and its people.
Landscapes Near & Far
Through his international travels, David Burdeny translates his intimate appreciation for the structure, details, and metaphorical value of space into sublime observations on how the contemporary world is still filled with mystery and potential. Whether focused on ordinary spaces or iconic settings, Burdeny’s photographs occupy an artistic middle ground between the physical and the spiritual as he captures both the look and feel of a place.
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Photomontage Meets Magical Realism
Utilizing his imagination as well as his camera lens, Tom Chambers creates dreamlike photomontages. Assembled from photos he’s taken (both in the studio or out in the world), Chambers constructs scenes with a sense of magical realism that invites viewers to make their own interpretations of the work.
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