Whirling Phoenix's photostream

I have been a photographer before I owned a camera; Photography is about telling stories and sharing moments, and I hope to use my creations to share some of what I believe is important to me. The natural world is intertwined in my work because it is central to my own being as a person and a citizen of this planet. Throughout college I worked in multiple areas of the photography industry, which really aided me in getting to know the science and technique of creating images. This work consisted of developing/printing in a photography lab for 4 years, salesman for film and digital cameras, and lead instructor for introductory and intermediate photography for 2 years. Beyond working, I took numerous classes on photography, mostly pertaining to darkroom printing, both color and black and white.

These days, with a technical proficiency pretty much down (and tiring of tech spec conversations with other photographers... they're all good cameras, 10MP vs. 12MP is not a topic of discussion), I've tried moving forward in finding a more concrete vision for my photos. Evolving, from "taking photos" to "creating images." It's not an easy process, and it definitely takes more input on my end in terms of vision, composition, and subject matter, but the end result will be worth it. Plus it gives me plenty of space to create myself.

All images are held under copyright by Joshua Kellogg. If you wish to download a copy for personal use, like a screenshot, I'd be flattered. If you wish to use it on your website, feel free, but a byline of credit would be appreciated (and please send along the link so I can see my work out in the world). Any commercial representation, re-creation, or public display must have written permission from the author of the work.






Cameras
Nikon N80
Nikon D80
Nikon F3
Kodak Duaflex II
Mamiya M645

Lenses
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5-5.6
Nikon 18-125mm f/4-5.6
Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8
Nikon 105mm f/2.8 micro
Nikon 50mm f/1.4
Mamiya 80mm f/2.8

Locations
United States
Canada
Guatemala
Belize
Honduras
Ecuador
Bhutan
Thailand
Kenya
...and growing!

I am a proud member of the Raleigh Outdoor Photography Club and a supporter of the Champaign County Camera Club. For more information, please visit: ROPC and CCCC

All images herein are for sale. Contact Josh Kellogg at jkelloggphotography@gmail.com for further details.

Always remember:
Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to the body and soul. - John Muir

The power of imagination makes us infinite. - John Muir

I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I intended to be. - Douglas Adams