Tyson Fisher is based out of Silverton, Oregon—a small town nestled below the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Tyson believes that being in the presence of our wild places provides an endless source of wonder and inspiration. “We need wilderness. It’s part of us. I’m passionate about preserving what we have left.” He is self-taught, having first drawn inspiration from the black and white images of Ansel Adams and the color works of Galen Rowell and Art Wolfe. See more: www.tysonfisher.com
James Parsons will take you on a virtual journey of the amazing state of Oregon—a state of “extremes.” Finding himself in remote parts of the state, often in inopportune weather, James captures unique still and time-lapse digital photographs. He has made a recent transition from his previous occupation designing artificial limbs for amputees to full-time dedication to photography, guiding, and conducting workshops. See more: https://extremeoregon.com/
Shannon Phifer is a photographer based near Eugene, Oregon, with a deep love for the wild, open spaces of the state’s high desert. Since 2016, she’s been capturing the quiet drama of birds and mammals who call this region home. She loves exploring the areas far from the beaten path. Drawn to the rugged terrain of eastern Oregon, Shannon finds inspiration in the stark beauty of the sagebrush steppe, the wide skies, and the sense of solitude that defines the region. Her work reflects a deep respect for the rhythms of nature and the value of public lands, where wildlife and wilderness still thrive. See more: sphiferphoto.weebly.com
Alan St. John is a native Oregonian who lives in Bend with his wife, Jan. Al is a freelance interpretive naturalist who uses writing, photography and drawings to teach about the natural world. Specializing in herpetology, he has worked as a reptile keeper at Portland’s zoological park and conducted extensive reptile and amphibian field surveys for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, USDA Forest Service, the U. S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park Service. Along with authoring the books “Reptiles of the Northwest” and “Oregon’s Dry Side: Exploring East of the Cascade Crest” his work has appeared in National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer, Ranger Rick, Natural History, Country, Nature Conservancy, The New York Times, and other periodicals.
Patrick Stoll cut his teeth on film before making the switch to digital in the early 2000s. His photos have appeared in many national and regional outdoor publications. Accompanying awards have included first place in the Mountain Environment category in the international Banff Mountain Photography competition. He was also awarded first place in the non-fiction category at the Boise State University Film Festival for a video he produced featuring his Transcendental Landscapes photography project. Pat regularly teaches classes in birding and digital photography, and he is a Certified Master Naturalist. Pat believes volunteering and speaking out on behalf of public lands are some of the more important things we can do during these trying times. He is currently working on a natural history book featuring his most recent writings and photographs. See more: https://www.patrickstoll.com/
Sean Bagshaw is southern Oregon’s premier landscape, nature and travel photographer. His company, Outdoor Exposure Photography, specializes in images for use in design, calendars and greeting cards, editorial, web applications, advertising, marketing and public relations campaigns. In addition to providing stock images for publications, all of his images are also available as gallery quality fine art photographic prints for home or office. See more: www.outdoorexposurephoto.com
Michelle Barnett (Bauer) provided all of the professional headshots of our staff. Michelle is a photographer, artist, and small business owner based in Portland, specializing in business and family portraiture. She has a passion for establishing authentic and genuine connections with people and exploring the beauty of the world around her. See more: www.mbauerphotography.com
Alan Majchrowicz is a professional nature and landscape photographer based in Bellingham, Washington. Alan’s photographs have been widely published in books, magazines, calendars, posters, major advertising campaigns, product designs, and by the tourism industry throughout the world. His fine art prints grace many corporate and residential venues. Alan spends considerable time every year traveling in search of outstanding imagery from the natural world. See more: http://alanmajchrowicz.com
Sage Brown is a professional photographer and valuable ONDA volunteer, hiking countless miles surveying mammals and capturing the beauty of the Oregon desert. An avid fly-fisherman, Sage longs to be out of the city, immersed in “fresh air and a wide open landscape.” You will find his photography published by Keen, Lands’ End, and the Western Rivers Conservancy. See more: http://sagebrown.com
Barb Rumer is an ONDA member who lives an active, adventurous lifestyle including cycling, hiking, skiing, and exploring the national parks. She captures brilliant photos of landscapes and wildlife from sunup to sundown.
Devlin Holloway took his first pictures on his mother’s Kodak Brownie and began shooting the deserts of eastern Oregon in 1968. A retired hypnotherapist, it was a love of nature and the outdoors that led him to become a self-trained photographer. His intimate portraits of desert wildlife grace our Wild Desert Calendars, and you can find his hand-produced photo greeting cards at the Four Rivers Cultural Center Gift shop.
Devin Dahlgren creates photographs of the magical places in the Pacific Northwest and beyond with the hope that these photographs will communicate to the viewer that no matter how many challenges our world currently faces, it’s still an amazingly beautiful and majestic place.
