Local Photographer’s Connection with Nature
Pictures worth a thousand feelings. By Patty Hutchens. Photos by Randall J. Hodges Photography.
A photograph is capable of eliciting countless emotions among those who view it. We decorate our homes and businesses with photos that bring happiness and peace and help us to recall joyful memories.
For Edmonds photographer Randall Hodges, it was his life experiences that were the driving force behind his passion for photography. Randall explains that as he spent more and more time connecting with nature, through hiking and backpacking, he formed an overwhelming love for the wilderness and the beauty it offered. But it wasn’t just appreciation for nature that he experienced, it was the feeling he had when connecting with nature.
“I love a lot of things in my life including my family and my friends, but my trips into the wilderness give me an appreciation and love for myself,” shares Randall. “Photography is just my attempt to share these images and feelings with others.” And that is something he does extremely well. While his work is familiar to many locally, Randall Hodges’ photographs have been published throughout the world, allowing him to make a living at what he loves most.
One look at Randall’s photographs, and one will instantly feel his passion. Whether it’s the mountains and lakes of the Pacific Northwest or the deserts and wilderness of the Southwest, his photographs are breathtaking. The lighting and color depicted in his photographs showcase his unique ability to capture the beauty of God’s creations. His work is not just focused on the mountains, lakes and deserts. He has captivating photos of creeks, waterfalls, lighthouses, flowers, beaches and fall colors. And if you are one who prefers black and white photos, he has those too.
Eager to not only share his photographs, but also his talent, Randall offers classes and seminars to those who want to learn more about color settings, aperture and shutter control as well as creating and controlling the depth of field. “I teach all aspects of landscape photography, including photo composition,” said Randall.
His seminars will bring you to exciting and breathtaking places such as the spectacular deserts of Utah, the shores of Cannon Beach, OR, and the beautiful Columbia River Gorge, just to name a few.
His work has been featured in many publications worldwide, including National Geographic, Outdoor Photography, Nature Photographer and Photo Monthly magazines. His work has also been published in Alaska Airlines Magazine, Hawaii Magazine and publications in England. His passion for communing with nature and sharing it through his photos is contagious, and it is something he will do for as along as he can.
“If I am able to share these images with others as I am now and make a living at it, it allows me to spend more time doing what I love,” said Randall. “If not, it doesn’t really matter because it will never affect what is truly important, which is my incredible love for nature.”
To learn more about Randall Hodges and to view a sample of his extraordinary artwork, you can go online to www.randalljhodges.com or visit his gallery in Edmonds at317 Main Street in Edmonds.
