Authentic, wild, captivating...

These are the aesthetics that I aspire to share. They also constitute some of ethical guidelines for how I operate as a nature photographer.

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Authenticity is something that is greatly lacking in the present day. "Seeing is believing..." has turned into "I can Photoshop a giant moon over that horizon" without regard for the actual validity of the scene. While I choose not to follow this trend, I by no means condemn those that do. Furthermore, there are some amazingly talented artists like Brooke Shaden who have found a way to tastefully make significant image editing an art within their art.

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Respect for our wilderness areas is also something I take seriously. As a nature photographer, I do not subscribe to the idea that the image must be had at all costs. I believe that the welfare of the animal is paramount. No photograph is worth the well being of an animal.

 

Finally, while I strongly support the rehabilitation efforts of enclosed animal refuges, I will never pass off an animal in captivity as a naturally wild animal being photographed out in the field. Unfortunately these days, this is particularly problematic with photos of wolves and large cats.

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Please help conserve our beautiful wilderness by continuing to be informed and discerning in your purchase of art.

 

Thank you,

Stephan Pawloski