Marcus W. Reinkensmeyer
Field Photographer
"The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." - Marcel Proust (1871 – 1922)
Through his photography, Marcus attempts to capture the essential elements of nature, the magnificent beauty of our treasured lands and the fragile nature of today’s changing environment. His growing body of work celebrates the transient quality of light, the intricate patterns of nature and the joy of time spent in quiet exploration. Collectively, the images serve as a vivid reminder about the Earth’s delicately balanced ecosystem.
A native of Michigan, Marcus and his family reside in Scottsdale, Arizona. BFA, Fine Arts and Psychology from Michigan State University and MPA in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University.
Photography Credits
- Published in Backpacker, Country, Shutterbug, Nature Photographer, Arizona Republic, Arizona: The Grand Canyon State, Visit Phoenix: Official Travel Guide to Greater Phoenix, Images Arizona, Where Dinosaurs Roamed, Photographer’s Edge; Sedona Guide
- Calendars: American Bible Society, Arizona Scenic and Capture My Arizona
- Arizona PBS TV
- Herberger Theater, Sky Harbor International Airport
- Large scale residential, commercial and public building installations
Message from the Photographer
At Michigan State University, I took a photography course and had the use of a sophisticated darkroom. Reflecting back on that time, my energy was mainly directed to the technical aspects of photography and secondarily to a quest for creative artistic expression. I next had the opportunity to work with large format cameras, mostly in black and white. I was content to photograph any readily accessible parks and rural areas. My efforts were largely directed to photography techniques, testing the limits of camera gear and producing precision images.
After a twenty year hiatus from any serious photography, my interest has shifted to exploration of remote wilderness areas and discoveries along the way. Technical aspects of photography remain important, but most of my time is spent finding truly remarkable scenic areas in less traveled locations.
Amidst the current era of AI generated images, I continue to capture real world scenes “in camera” while deep into “the field.” This approach requires a bit of patience and perserance, waiting for optimal lighting conditions to record the true subleties of nature’s grand design. In the "real world," fog serves as a natural light filter and dusk ushers in a mesmerizing color pallette. Back at home, i strive to preserve the natural quality of the images, keeping computer editing to a minimum. Hopefully, this “old school” approach to photography brings about a notable fidelity, consistency and cohesion in the resulting photo groupings
Acknowledgements
I am truly indebted to my wife, Anita, family and friends, all of whom actively support my photography ventures. Thankfully, this support extends to a sometimes intense travel schedule, odd hours in the field and an obsessive-compulsive approach to project delivery. My fellow photographers and hikers are also a source of inspiration, and I truly value the lasting friendships forged through our mutual interest.
Lastly, my heartfelt thanks goes to those who have charted and worked so hard to preserve our treasured wilderness areas; conservationists, park rangers, legislators and scientists. They are the true stewards of our wondrous “heaven on earth,” preserving our precious land and water for future generations.
Contact Information
Marcus W. Reinkensmeyer
[email protected]
Phone: 602-692-7027