John Pedersen :: Photographer & Creative Educator
My Passion
As a photographer for most of my life, my desire has always been to convey my love of nature and the visual arts through photography.
I work to bring a unique perspective to every image I create, from wide sweeping landscapes to intimate nature portraits. I use natural lighting and thoughtful composition to draw the viewer in to the scene, to help them visualize what it was like to be in a beautiful location and to connect them with the wonders of nature.
I see myself as more than just a photographer, I am also a creative educator in that I am inspired to help others further their creative photographic goals and become better artists. Through group and 1×1 workshops, plus remote teaching and speaking engagements, my goal is to bring passion and inspiration to everyone I work with in the visual arts. I am also a “continual learner” and I never stop learning new techniques or pushing my own comfort zone and workflow to new directions.
Travels
A native of the Pacific Northwest, I have traveled extensively across the world (Europe, Asia, Americas) observing the rhythms of nature and the beautiful sights this world has to offer. Each different landscape and culture brings unique photographic opportunities and I am fortunate to have developed the vision and skill to capture what I think is the essence of a scene in my camera. As much travel as I do though, my deepest passion is photographing immense diversity of the Western U.S. … dramatic coastlines, verdant forests, amazing waterfalls, unique deserts, snow covered mountains and everything in between
My Commitment
My commitment to you is to provide the highest quality experience possible, whether it’s a group or 1×1 workshop, teaching or speaking engagement, or simply the highest quality print to hang on your wall. Your satisfaction is my primary focus and if in some way I can enrich your life through my work, I am satisfied.
Shows and Awards
Cover image, Oregon State Blue Book, 2013-14
Grand Prize, Oregon International Airshow – 2011
Festival of the Arts, Lake Oswego, Honorable Mention for Color Photography 2012
Festival of the Arts, Lake Oswego, Honorable Mention for Color Photography 2011
Chehalem Mountain Art Affair 2009-2017
Art in the Burbs 2012
Fireside Holiday Show – 2011
Celebrate the Gifts Festival – 2011-15
Oregon Travel Photo Contest honorable mention – 2010 Published in Oregonian Living section May 2010
Cover shot, ORPCA Anzeiger Magazine 2010
Oregon Almanac Cover Ceremony with Governor Brown, Unexpected Surprise Image
Grand Prize Oregon Int’l Airshow
Anzeiger Magazine Cover Photo