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Stories & Spotlights
A Redefined Medium
Paula Jo Jaconetta is leaning into innovation to create her newest pieces of art. Rather than one photograph, the Routt County artist is laying photography that she’s shot over the years into a collage.
Noah Wetzel Tells All: How He Got His Solar Eclipse Shot
This August, Noah Wetzel’s photographs will be on display in Bliss Hall at the Depot Art Center. “Surreal Perspectives” features a mix of landscape and action sports imagery.
Building Worlds in Miniature: Ryan Scheer’s Western Dioramas
Ryan Scheer didn’t set out to become a miniature world builder. Four years ago, he realized that the photographic style he was pursuing was perfectly suited to the micro scale.
Ryan Scheer Creates Western Nostalgia
Ryan Scheer left Steamboat Springs after high school and swore he would never come back...
Snowcat Operator Matt Irvin Knows a Good Sunset When He Sees One
Matt Irvin's exhibit “Groom with a View: Photographs by Matt Irvin” will be on display at The Barley from Tuesday, Mar. 5 - Sunday, Apr. 28, 2024.
Chasing the Light and Chasing the Wolves
Catching up with Abby Jensen, wildlife photographer, after she returned from a trip to Northern Manitoba, Canada to observe and document the cloud wolf pack near Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge.
The Story Behind the Shot
Local photographer Jace Romick knows how to be patient – his quest to document wildlife for the past decade has taught him as much.
Stepping Into the Image
Like vintage wine, the landscape imagery of fine art photographer Tim Zandee is created with archetypal equipment.