Bio: My name is Scott Smorra and I am a fine art landscape and nature photographer based in Portland, Oregon. I specialize in creating large prints of my finely crafted wilderness photography. Since 2009, I have been dedicated to bringing the beauty of nature to homes and businesses through my fine art prints. My work is inspired by my experiences in nature, and I use photography to expressively communicate the emotions I feel during these outdoor adventures.

Brief Artist Statement: Each one of my photographs represents my own creative interpretation of a memorable experience in the wilderness. The places and subjects in my photos are all real, but I choose not to represent them in a documentary/photojournalistic style. I am drawn to the beauty, emotions and moods of nature and I attempt to expressively communicate my feelings about these experiences. I seek to establish meaningful connections with the places and subjects I photograph and aspire to show why these places are worth preserving for future generations. My goal is to convey a feeling of peaceful calm through my photographs and to make the viewer feel some of that positive energy. I enjoy photography immensely and often find myself in a state of “flow” when creating in the field or developing images. The flow state is a desirable position for creatives where they are fully engaged and immersed in their craft and time just seems to melt away. I believe the best way to experience my artwork is by viewing a fine art print. In today’s fast-paced digital world, there is something special about slowing down and exploring the details of a large print. Hopefully, when you view my photographs, you feel like you are stepping out into the wilderness on your own adventure!

I currently use Nikon mirrorless cameras and a variety of Nikkor lenses.