Gary Fregien Photography

Gary Fregien Photography

Hi, I'm Gary

I started my photography journey in my pre-teens with a point-and-shoot film camera and rolls of black and white film. The box camera was a Kodak Brownie Holiday, early 1950s vintage.

This camera allowed me to start documenting my surroundings and building precious memories, for instance, the Old Faithful Geyser at Yellowstone National Park. So I guess I can say I’ve been a Landscape Photographer from the start.

I have always had a strong connection with and reverence for Nature and my photography allows me to both continue to document and to experience the natural world firsthand. Increasingly, my photography is also the way I share and communicate my love of Nature, and the art of capturing it, with others.

My hope here is that I can capture your imagination and inspire you to experience the natural world through these images and through your own senses.

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My Photo Gallery

A small sample of my favorite photos

My Top Three Favorite Southwestern Deserts

Lost Dutchman State Park, Arizona

There are literally millions of compositions to be found at Lost Dutchman State Park in Arizona, I could spend months there exploring with my camera.

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California

I love visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southern California in all seasons, but especially in the spring during a wildflower bloom.

Forrest Gump Hill, Monument Valley

I love taking photos in Monument Valley. The views are spectacular and the subject matter endless..

What Photography Means To Me

Photography is a creative process, but in addition to that, it is a way of connecting with one's environment on a deep and personal level, even as it challenges the expansion of the mind and soul.

I truly believe that photography helps me enjoy my surroundings more, as I look closer and deeper at them. I have a new appreciation for the beauty of the earth, and I love sharing that beauty with others through my photos.

More than just an artistic outlet, photography has become a way for me to be present, mindful, and more deeply connected to the world around me.

Photography changed my life

My favorite Photo

I have a difficult time choosing my favorite photo. It is a similar task to choosing my favorite song, or favorite food. It's not easy.

I find that the photo that might be my favorite today will change by next month, and that is because I tend to get attached to the most recent photos I have taken, that represent the freshest memories of my intimate connection with the natural world. With that said, this photo is my favorite this month...haha. By next month I hope I will have taken a new photo that I love even more!

My Camera

I love my camera deeply—not just as a tool, but as a constant companion in my journey through life.

It's been with me across continents, capturing moments both grand and intimate, giving me the power to freeze time and tell stories through light and perspective. From quiet alleys in old towns to sweeping mountain vistas, it has helped me see the world more clearly and express the way I feel about it.

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