honorable mention
Drew Doggett united states
title
Shadows Alight: Portraits of the American West
While the origin of my desire to document these parks lay firmly rooted in some of the national park system’s most epic formations and expansive vistas, my approach to the landscape is intentionally intimate and personal, characterized by low vantage points, narrow compositions and quiet moments. I chose this approach because I wanted viewers to feel that they are discovering these lands for themselves, experiencing the effect of the sublime.
Among the beauty and light, there is also an ever-present sense of brooding darkness. While mysterious and at times even melancholy the series lends itself to the idea that while the value of these parks is inherently clear, their future is not. Underfunding and the threat of pollution is rapidly encroaching upon many of these landscapes, a fact that begs the question of whether these areas will continue to exist as seen and why it’s important to protect them.
Instagram: @drewdoggettphotography
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entry description
The United States has one of the most impressive and expansive national park systems in the world. Its creation and existence is woven into the country's cultural fabric and is representative of an appreciation for the natural world and the lands that sustain us. In an age where my generation faces extraordinary pressure to protect our natural resources like never before, I’ve developed a strong interest to explore these natural treasures in the western United States.While the origin of my desire to document these parks lay firmly rooted in some of the national park system’s most epic formations and expansive vistas, my approach to the landscape is intentionally intimate and personal, characterized by low vantage points, narrow compositions and quiet moments. I chose this approach because I wanted viewers to feel that they are discovering these lands for themselves, experiencing the effect of the sublime.
Among the beauty and light, there is also an ever-present sense of brooding darkness. While mysterious and at times even melancholy the series lends itself to the idea that while the value of these parks is inherently clear, their future is not. Underfunding and the threat of pollution is rapidly encroaching upon many of these landscapes, a fact that begs the question of whether these areas will continue to exist as seen and why it’s important to protect them.
about the photographer
Through a fashion-inspired lens, photographer and filmmaker Drew Doggett tells extraordinary stories of diverse cultures, animals, places, and communities. He has received over 130 prestigious international awards and has had his artwork featured in many publications, such as Conde Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, Forbes, Bloomberg, Fortune, The Daily Mail, and Outside Magazine. His photographic work can be found in public collections globally, notably the Smithsonian African Art Museum (DC), as well as in hundreds of corporate and private collections in over 20 countries around the world, including that of Alec Baldwin, Gloria Steinem, Nicole Ari Parker, Eric Church, the Waldorf Astoria, Wynn Casinos, and the Four Seasons (HI). He currently serves as an ambassador for Re:wild, a conservation organization founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Global Wildlife Conservation.Instagram: @drewdoggettphotography
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