About Charles Cockburn

I grew up traversing the Oregon wilderness following my father and brother on many adventures. These childhood outings sparked my love for the outdoors and ignited my passion for exploring nature’s beauty through photography.

I especially enjoy venturing to remote and unique locations and photographing scenic landscapes from a fresh perspective, capturing the raw beauty of nature, the awe-striking magnificence of a vast mountain, or the breathtaking intricacies of the smallest flower.

I find peace and solace in the process of composing an image. Photography usually involves getting out into the wilderness to observe and absorb my surroundings, paying close attention to both the vast expanses and the smallest details. Photography for me is an opportunity to share the beauty and wonder I experience while outdoors.

There is something so peaceful and calming about composing an image. I find the entire process fulfilling. Starting with the planning, deciding where and when to go, getting there, and of course, being there and concentrating on all that nature has to offer.

The experience for me involves more than just sight. It’s about engaging all of my senses. Listening to the birds, the wind, the water, and the bees, or sometimes it’s the silence helps set my mood. Smelling the trees, the flowers, the grass, and the crisp air is also part of what moves me. Touching the blades of grass, feeling the sharp edges of the rocks, feeling the cold water rush over my feet helps determine how and where I will choose to set up a shot. Even tasting the fresh glacier runoff, the berries, and the dust and dirt can make the experience unique.

I strive to set up the camera in such a way as to capture as many of these senses as possible in an image. For me, that is the challenge. To record or capture an image that conveys more than just what I see.

I want you to look at my photography and feel the way I felt while I was composing the image. I wish to evoke emotion as if you were there. So as you browse through my images, take some time, imagine being there and what your senses would pick up. Let yourself feel the briskness of the snow or the warmth of the evening sun on your face.

Learn About Our Print Materials

Gallery-quality Prints

Our Gallery-quality Prints are individually crafted with care on archival photo paper by our professional printing partners.

They feature a metallic finish that creates images with exceptional visual interest and depth.

Each image is sure to captivate and inspire.


Details: 
  • The Gallery Quality prints are unmounted and unframed. We recommend having them professionally framed to match your personal style and decor.

Canvas Wraps

Canvas gallery wraps are a unique and beautiful way to display your favorite wild & scenic images. No framing required. Simply hang it on a wall, lean it on a mantle, or display it on an easel and enjoy!

The museum-quality canvas is wrapped around a sturdy wooden frame, with the image covering the entire surface, including the edges – no ugly white or black borders like you may have seen with low-quality canvas prints.


Details:
  • Our Canvas Gallery Wraps have a frame depth of 1-1/2″.
  • Each print comes pre-installed with backing paper, bumpers, and a sawtooth hanger, making displaying on your walls easy.

Metal Prints

Metal prints are created by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum sheets. You’ve never seen a more brilliant and impressive print! Colors are vibrant and breathtaking. The high-gloss finish displays unsurpassed detail and clarity.

Your chosen images will take on a magical luminescence that will inspire your adventurous spirit.


Details:
  • Metal Prints feature a slightly rounded (1/8″) corner.
  • Float mount hangers are pre-installed on each print, making hanging on your walls a breeze. Float mount hangers give your images a subtle and intriguing floating effect.
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