Photography
Ian Ely
New to ENCORE 2024!
About The Artist
AS A BOY I was drawn to nature. As a man I’m fascinated by it. As a photographer, I’m compelled to capture those perfect moments in time nature presents to me, through the craft that has become my calling. Landscape photography is my passion, my purpose, my journey and my job—but, above all, it is the defining joy of my life.
Through my photography I’ve found a way to share that feeling of freedom and closeness to nature with others. With every click of the shutter, my goal is to go beyond simply the recording of a scene; I strive to capture not just the image I see through my lens, but also the very essence of that time, place, moment and perfection. I want the viewer to feel the same connection I did, as if they were right there on the beach at sunrise with the gentle waves rolling in, or standing beneath a majestic tumbling waterfall, damp from its spray, or resting their hands on timeless, weatherworn rocks in the desert, listening for ghosts of the past. I know it’s a big ask of myself, but it’s both my challenge and my motivation and it’s absolutely what I live for.
I’ve got countless notebooks filled with locations, times, dates, weather, seasons, access and every detail of many of the places I want to photograph, all over the world. The wonderful thing about this world is there will never be a shortage of beauty to witness and become one with. So, I’ll continue to allow my restless spirit to be led by nature and my love of the land, to discover the myriad wonders of creation that can be found in any and every moment in time.
Wherever it is, no matter what I need to do to get the shot, I’ll do it. Because…
“I WILL EITHER FIND A WAY OR CREATE ONE”