Brent Harter Photography
Artist Statement


Photography allows me the freedom to truly express myself. When my eye is pressed up against my camera, I feel simultaneously calm and excited. I am a self taught photographer that has been taking photographs for a long time. I never took it seriously until 2007 after some strong encouragement from friends. My goal in my work is to allow the viewer the opportunity to dig into their imagination and experience something unique. It is my dream to someday work full time as a professional fine art photographer and have my work displayed around the globe.

With my photography, I strive to explore and push different perspectives in order to learn something new about our vastly complex world. I consider myself a generalist which allows me the flexibility and freedom to explore new subjects and techniques everyday.

My favorite technique is called “light painting”. It consists of a long exposure where I introduce my custom made lights to a scene in total darkness. Anything from flashlights, Christmas tree lights, or neon tubes are moved around and captured by the camera, effectively “painting” with the lights. None of my light painting photography has been manipulated in Photoshop and is strictly ‘straight out of the camera’. With my photography I am always challenging myself to push my own limits. I encourage you view my work and to push your own limits too. Pushing the limit

View my photos at bighugelabs.com

All comments greatly appreciated.

Prints available. Contact brentharter@gmail.com or flickrmail me.

All rights reserved.
You may not use any of my photography without my written consent for any reason.
Thank you,
and have a nice day!

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    tackyshack says:

    "I can already tell that Brent will be creating some truly original and stunning light painting in the future and I can't wait. The work that he has already shared has got me thinking about effective ways of portraying the art form and for that I really respect his perspective and creativity. Keep the great stuff coming bro!"

    23rd March, 2010

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    Jill_CTB says:

    "Brent is a visionary…he has a way of viewing the world that captures the imagination and ignites a spirit in all who observe his work. He makes the audience see something in his art that they might not have noticed before…either about what he has photographed or something within them. A true artist indeed!"

    2nd June, 2009

Name:
Brent Harter
Joined:
March 2009
Hometown:
Peoria Illinois
Currently:
Peoria Illinois, United States
I am:
Male and Taken
Occupation:
Cook / Photographer