Bryan Spellman, Photographer

07/10/2026

Tuesday’s Pic of the Day: Blodgett Canyon, Montana.

I took this photograph while researching my Distinctly Montana article about the landscapes of Norman Maclean. Blodgett Canyon features in his story “USFS 1919: The Ranger, the Cook, and a Hole in the Sky.”

Sunlight on the cliffs, clouds along the ridges, and autumn gold in the foreground—this is a landscape worth looking at slowly.

05/10/2026

A peaceful start to the week: reflections in Lake McDonald, Glacier National Park, Montana.
Snow-covered mountains and shoreline trees mirror themselves in the calm water, while colorful stones remain visible beneath the surface. I love how this view gives us both the distant grandeur of Glacier and the small details almost at our feet.
Monday’s Pic of the Day is “Reflections in Lake McDonald,” available as wall art in my LightIntoArt shop:

04/10/2026

Introducing my Classic Car of the Week: this handsome 1940 Packard coupe.

Sweeping fenders, a tall grille, polished chrome, and wide whitewall tires—there’s plenty here for a photographer to love.

Classic cars account for most of my photography sales, so I’m giving them a weekly spot alongside my landscape photographs.

03/10/2026

The first time I visited Devils Tower, a blizzard had swept across northern Wyoming and western South Dakota—even closing Mount Rushmore for the day. I could see the tower’s base, but its top was hidden in mist and snow.

My return on May 23, 2025, was quite a different experience: green hills, magnificent clouds, and the entire tower in view. A glorious day to be driving cross-country with my camera close at hand.

Today’s Pic of the Day is a reminder that some places deserve another visit.

02/10/2026

A back road, a rock tunnel, and a little daylight at the other end.

I photographed Kyle Tunnel in Shoshone County, Idaho, in June 2018. This remnant of the Milwaukee Road’s former mountain route combines two of my favorite subjects: forest landscapes and the traces of history along back roads.

I’ve refreshed the photograph’s Etsy listing with new room mockups, size comparisons, and a short video. It’s available on photo paper, canvas, acrylic, and aluminum metal, including large three-panel options.

28/09/2026

Today’s Pic of the Day takes us to Point Arena Lighthouse on California’s Mendocino coast. I photographed the lighthouse, cliffs, rocks, and surf under a plain gray sky, then added the sunset sky while revisiting the image. The finished print is available in several sizes, including the large three-panel canvas format.

27/09/2026

I’ve revisited one of my photographs of Flathead Lake at Somers and made a new print edit. Look closely and you’ll find kayakers crossing the reflective water, a houseboat near shore, and mountains in the distance.

24/09/2026

💙 West By Gawd Virginia—through my eyes.

My 2027 West Virginia Wall Calendar is now available in my Etsy shop. It features twelve of my photographs from across the Mountain State—from the Ohio River and historic covered bridges to Valley Falls, Grave Creek Mound, the Emmalee Nicole tugboat, and places connected to my own family history.

This is more than a collection of scenic photographs. It is my personal tribute to the state where my family’s roots run deep—and I hope it brings a little bit of West Virginia into your home throughout 2027.

Please take a look, and if you know someone who loves West Virginia, I would be grateful if you shared it with them. It would also make a meaningful Christmas gift for anyone who still calls the Mountain State home, no matter where they now live.

🛒 View or purchase the calendar here:
https://lightintoart.etsy.com/listing/4574734090/2027-west-virginia-wall-calendar-scenic

Thank you for supporting my photography and my small Etsy shop.

This Calendars & Planners item is sold by LightIntoArt. Ships from Plains, MT. Listed on Sep 13, 2026

23/09/2026

Just added a new 2027 calendar to my Etsy listings: American Muscle, 12 cars I've photographed over the years.

This Calendars & Planners item is sold by LightIntoArt. Ships from Norway. Listed on Sep 23, 2026

03/09/2026

I just listed the first of my 2027 calendars for sale on my ETSY shop. 12 photographs of vintage International Harvester trucks. You can find it here:

This Calendars & Planners item is sold by LightIntoArt. Ships from Plains, MT. Listed on Sep 3, 2026