Artist's Statement
I have always been passionate about the natural world and have a deep connection and respect for the outdoors. The scenes I share reflect my love for nature and our wild places. Whether it is a mountainside of fiery autumn color, or a soft coating of freshly fallen snow, the light that falls on the Earth’s landscape is constantly changing, making each and every moment uniq
ue. Some may consider me "self taught" in the art of photography, but I feel I have had many great teachers. Spending complete days immersed in the wilderness, from the first touch of sunlight at dawn, through the intensity of midday, the golden hours of afternoon, and finally the vibrant hues of sunset, have taught me much about tone, color and light. Exploring a variety of landscapes in New England as well as the western United States has given me an understanding of texture and form. Studying the works of masters such as Ansel Adams and Galen Rowell have inspired me to convey deep emotion with composition and design. Nature is full of contradictions: patterns and chaos, light and shadows, a rainbow on a stormy day. Each photograph has its own tale to tell and mysteries to be discovered. Sometimes the most subtle and unexpected details can be the most interesting. I like to think of myself as a storyteller, with my camera and lenses as the tools I use to communicate, striving to evoke a sense of wonder and an appreciation of natural beauty. Creative & Printing Process
Most of my images are created using vintage 35mm cameras and lenses. I prefer working with professional slide film, primarily Fuji Velvia, because of its vivid color capabilities and finer grain, and I find that using film allows me to be more methodical in my scene composition and use of natural light. I enjoy the suspense that film provides, rather than the instant gratification often achieved with the digital process. I use polarizing and neutral density filters, so that only the true colors of the scene are captured. My slides are developed by a professional lab and then scanned in my home studio using a professional film scanner. Using color correcting software, I carefully match the scan and prints to the original transparency. Printing is done on Epson Pro wide format archival inkjet (giclée) printers. My framing process consists of dry mounting the prints to acid free foam core, hand cutting mats and selecting from a variety of frame styles to compliment the images, ensuring you a piece of artwork that will be enjoyed by generations. Corey Engfer
Corey Engfer Photography
PO Box 291
Chocorua, NH 03817
www.cescenics.com