Scott Smorra is an Oregon based photographer who creates finely crafted landscape and nature photography in wilderness areas throughout the world. The wilderness has been a source of inspiration for Scott since he was a child. When he was young, he spent time exploring the wildlands of Arizona and Canada with his Dad and Uncle and during those adventures, he developed a profound appreciation for the wilderness. He realized its importance as a place to recharge and clear the mind from all the distractions of modern life. As he grew older, his love of the wilderness flourished and he spent much of his free time hiking, backpacking, climbing and snowshoeing. He would often bring a point and shoot camera along on these journeys so he could share the photos with his friends and family when he returned home. He really enjoyed photographing nature, but quickly became frustrated by the disconnect between what the camera captured versus what he experienced in the wilderness. In 2009, Scott decided he wanted to improve his photography and realized the best way to do this was to start learning landscape photography techniques and to upgrade his equipment to a digital SLR camera and lenses. After many years of practice he learned the key elements of composition and how to use camera field techniques and post processing methods to give his images depth and 3 dimensionality. He also learned how to read the weather and the light to determine the best times to photograph his subjects. After obtaining these skills, he noticed he could finally use his photography to communicate the emotions he experienced while traveling through the wilderness. Each one of Scott's images represents his own creative interpretation of a memorable experience in the wilderness. The places and subjects in his images are all real, but he chooses not to represent them in a photojournalistic style. He is drawn to the beauty, emotions and moods of nature and his goal is to expressively communicative his feelings about these experiences. He seeks to establish meaningful connections with the places and subjects he photographs and aspires to show the viewer why these places are so important to him and why they are worth preserving for future generations. He feels his most successful images are the ones that represent something beyond the obvious and are able to communicate a message to the viewer without using any words or explanation. Scott enjoys photography immensely and often finds himself in a state of "flow" when creating in the field or developing his images during post processing. The flow state is a desirable position for creatives where they are fully engaged and immersed in their work and time often seems to just melt away. Scott believes the best way to experience his artwork is through viewing a fine art Lumachrome TruLife® acrylic or Fujiflex paper print. Since 2009, he has been dedicated to bringing the wilderness experience to the homes of families and collectors through his fine art prints. Although his online images are beautiful, there is simply no comparison to a fine art print hanging on the wall. In today’s fast-paced digital world, there is something special about slowing down and exploring the details of a large fine art print. www.scottsmorraphotography.com