The past few months have taken me across an extraordinary range of landscapes, cultures, and wildlife—from the windswept expanses of Patagonia to the autumn color of New Zealand’s South Island, from the familiar forests and shorelines of the Pacific Northwest to the remarkable biodiversity of Madagascar. Each destination offered its own rhythm: the quiet presence of guanacos beneath the peaks of Torres del Paine, the luminous ice of Perito Moreno Glacier, the soft fall light around Mount Aspiring, and the intricate natural details found close to home on the Olympic Peninsula.
This collection reflects the variety that continues to inspire me after so many years in the field: rare wildlife encounters, sweeping landscapes, cultural moments, and the small abstract patterns that often reveal the character of a place. In Madagascar, lemurs, chameleons, baobabs, and daily life around Morondava offered a vivid reminder of how deeply connected people and place can be. Together, these images are a look back at a rich quarter of travel, observation, and discovery.
Enjoy the photos, and check out the full slate of remaining 2026 and 2027 workshops!
A powerful image begins in the field with light, composition, patience, and the willingness to keep seeing the world in new ways. Whether I am photographing wildlife, landscapes, cultures, or abstract patterns in nature, I approach each subject with the eye of an artist and the curiosity of an explorer.
But the final expression of that work happens in print.
A fine art print transforms a photograph from something seen briefly on a screen into something lasting, tangible, and deeply personal. It brings forward the full intent of the image: the light, the atmosphere, the detail, the emotion, and the experience of being there.
That is why my partnership with Epson has been so meaningful. Epson’s fine art printers, papers, and inks allow my photographs to be presented with exceptional depth, clarity, contrast, and richness. The blacks are deeper, the details are crisper, and the tones have a presence that helps the image come fully to life.
To me, a print is not simply a reproduction. It is the final step in the creative process.
A beautifully made print invites people to slow down, look closer, and bring the beauty of the natural world into their own homes. It allows the image to live beyond the moment it was captured.
To celebrate America’s birthday and my partnership with Epson USA, I invite you to enjoy 25% off fine art prints through July 10 using code USA250 at checkout!
Join Art in the Field for Creative Photography Tours and Workshops
There is nothing quite like being in the field with a camera in hand, surrounded by light, texture, wildlife, landscape, and a group of people who are just as eager to see the world in a more creative way. In the coming year, I’ll be leading a series of photography tours and workshops designed to help you slow down, look deeper, and come away with images that feel personal, expressive, and alive.
Explore Coastlines, Wildlife, Autumn Landscapes, and Abstract Photography
These upcoming experiences range from the abstract possibilities of the California and Oregon coasts to the vast open landscapes and cultural traditions of Mongolia. We’ll also explore the creative potential of nature close to home in the Seattle area, chase autumn color through Yellowstone and Grand Teton, and photograph the golden aspens and mountain air of Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. Each workshop has its own rhythm, but the goal is always the same: to help you strengthen your eye, refine your technique, and discover new ways of translating the world into art.
Reserve Your Spot Before June 30 to Save!
Whether you are an experienced photographer or simply ready to reconnect with your creative side, these trips offer the chance to learn in inspiring locations with thoughtful instruction, field sessions, critiques, and the camaraderie of fellow travelers. I hope you’ll consider joining me for one of these journeys. The early bird specials are only available through June 30, so now is the time to reserve your spot and save a bit of cash before prices go up.
Sign up before June 30 to take advantage of early bird savings on select upcoming photography tours and workshops!
This spring, our Olympic Peninsula Photography Retreat brought us into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most lush and visually expressive landscapes in one of our nation’s many beautiful national parks. From dense rain forests and cascading water to coastal forms, textures, flora, fauna, and shifting light, the region offered endless opportunities to slow down, look more carefully, and create with intention. Having been here so often, you might think the appeal would wane. Instead, I managed to capture some of my personal favorite abstract images of the year thus far!
For me, this retreat is about more than simply visiting beautiful locations. It is about helping photographers refine the way they see, both in the field and later during the editing process. The images featured here reflect that process: creative exploration, and the inspiration that happens when we spend focused time immersed in nature.
We’ll be heading back to the Peninsula this October, when fall color and autumn weather can transform this location into a completely different yet equally stunning experience. Space is still available, so sign up and reserve your spot!
We had an absolutely fantastic fall color photo journey in New Zealand. The weather was perfect—even the last day when it was raining buckets because it allowed for us to settle in an do image critiques. The itinerary was perfect planned with longer stays and less moving from one destination to the next. We were able to capture the autumn drama of the Central Otago landscape with the views of Lake Wanaka and the Southern Alps. We explored the breathtaking vistas of the Milford Sound and even took a helicopter flight high into the Fjordland mountains for sunrise. Finally we spent a few days in the heart of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park photographing stunning views of New Zealand’s highest peaks. Because of the more leisurely pace, we were able to focus on creating abstract images as well as the grand landscapes.
Enjoy the photos! Just a reminder that just about any photo in my collection can be turned into a beautiful fine art print for your home, workspace, or gift for that special someone! If you don’t see something already available on my online store, check out the stock site or drop us a line with what you have in mind and we can help you out.
There is something different about seeing a photograph as a finished print.
On a screen, an image can be beautiful. In print, it becomes an object. Texture, tone, color, contrast, detail, and paper quality all come together in a way that gives the photograph a stronger sense of presence. That final step is often where an image stops feeling like a file and starts feeling like a piece of art.
For participants joining one of Art Wolfe’s upcoming Pacific Northwest photography workshops, we are adding a special bonus to the experience: each participant will receive a complimentary 16×20 fine-art print.
Participants may choose between two options:
The first is a print of a specially selected Art Wolfe image from a very limited edition, Featured above. It is a rare opportunity to take home a finished piece connected to Art’s decades of work in the field and his work photographing the beautiful corners of the earth.
The second option is more personal: participants may choose to have one of their own images from the workshop professionally prepared and printed. Art’s team will edit, refine, and profile the selected image to the participant’s specifications, helping transform a photograph made during the workshop into a finished print suitable for display.
That means the workshop does not have to end when the final critique is over. You can leave with new skills, new ideas, new images, and a tangible finished piece from the experience itself.
This special print opportunity is available to participants in all five of Art’s upcoming Pacific Northwest workshops:
Abstract Columbia River Gorge Workshop 2026
August 1–4
Based in Hood River, this workshop focuses on discovering expressive abstract imagery among waterfalls, mossy forests, basalt cliffs, color, texture, and hidden natural details.
Abstract Astoria Photography Retreat 2026
October 7–11 — Two Spaces Left
A creative retreat combining access to the Oregon Coast, compelling abstract locations, and intensive field and critique sessions designed to sharpen your eye.
A photography workshop is about learning to see differently. It is about slowing down, paying attention, recognizing structure, and making stronger creative decisions in the field.
Whether you choose the limited-edition Art Wolfe image or a professionally prepared print of your own workshop photograph, you will receive something lasting: a finished piece of artwork tied directly to the experience.
It is a chance to experience the full arc of image-making: from seeing, to capturing, to refining, to holding the finished print in your hands.
Space is limited across these workshops, and the Abstract Astoria Photography Retreat currently has only two spaces remaining. View the upcoming Pacific Northwest workshops and reserve your place before these opportunities are gone!
Motherhood looks a little different in the wild, but the heart of it feels familiar. Brown bear mothers are fearless providers, foraging, fishing, and guiding their cubs through the changing seasons with patience and persistence.
They are also fierce protectors, keeping their cubs close while giving them room to tumble, explore, wrestle, and grow. Every lesson and watchful moment is part of the deep bond between mother and cub.
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating that bond with a gallery of brown bear mothers and their young. For those who dream of photographing bears in the wild, there is just one spot remaining on this summer’s Katmai, Alaska photography journey, a rare chance to safely observe and photograph these remarkable animals in one of the world’s great wilderness settings.
Earlier this month I traveled to Patagonia with some dear friends. We had several leisurely days touring and photographing Torres del Paine. Unfortunately, the puma had left the area we were in, but no matter. The mountain scenery more than made up for not seeing the cats. There were herds of guanacos camouflaged in the grassland steppe, as well as foxes, and the Andean condors were out in full force. Their size is remarkable, they absolutely dwarf the flocks of crested caracaras.
Moving on to Argentina, autumn color was on full swing in Los Glaciares National Park. One morning at the crack of dawn we hiked in two miles to see Perito Moreno glacier. Once a stable glacier, it has entered a phase of rapid retreat and thinning. Back in 2013 I photographed the glacier (with much less success due to the sun low on the horizon) from nearly the same spot. The trip was capped off by visiting the traditional neighborhoods of Buenos Aires and tango lessons—not really, but it is everywhere!
Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina 2013Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina 2026
We’ve been fortunate to publish some truly extraordinary, award-winning books with Mandala / Earth Aware, including Earth Is My Witness, Trees, Human Canvas, Wild Lives, and more.
Coming this October isActs of Faith, a stunning and uplifting portrait of global rituals, festivals, and other faith-based traditions from around the world.
I’m especially excited about this book,ACTS of FAITH: The Beauty of Belief. I pour my heart and soul into projects like this, and seeing them make their way through the long, careful publishing process is always incredibly rewarding.
Preorder your copy today and you’ll also receive a beautiful bonus print, suitable for framing.
We’ve experienced three very different photo journeys already this year.
It started off with a terrific safari in Tanzania’s Serengeti, where we were lucky to be in a less-visited area of the park. It was lush and green and full of wildlife. In February, we returned to Japan to see the playful snow monkeys, then headed north to Hokkaido, one of my favorite places on the planet. And last, in March, we led a workshop in Morocco, a stunning country of rugged mountains, undulating Saharan dunes, and colorful cities.
I recorded a podcast with fellow photographer Mitch Stringer about Morocco. Have a listen here!
