Statement

In an attempt to explore the tenuousness of beauty and life my work merges the traditional and digital photographic landscape. My goal is to create a serene self-expressive image that reflects the wonder and peace found in my experience of nature. I believe it's not about seeing, but more about what's expressed that makes photographic art.


Biography

Born in San Mateo California. (1946)

Attended and graduated from Brooks Institute School of Photography (1976-1979) Awarded Bachelor of Arts Degree

Worked as a professional commercial product photographer in Los Angeles (1979-2004)

Displayed and promoted fine art images since 1996.

Before pursuing a professional career William's vision was in the tradition of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Paul Strand and W. Eugene Smith. After changing to Large Format View Cameras he embraced man made and natural landscape attempting to emulate artists like Ansel Adams and Edward Weston. While working in Los Angeles William stayed connected to his own fine art work taking time to photograph in the American Southwest and Europe. In 2002 he made his final commercial image and moved to Oregon. Over the last four decades of photography his equipment as well as basic artistic motivations have constantly evolved. He still photographs with traditional cameras and film but now prints on fine art papers using a digital process. William's color pallet is purposely soft and ethereal reflecting his serene non-confrontational relationship with his surroundings.

William Vanscoy