"Seascapes, landscapes, and the world around me are the studios I use for my photographic work. I find freedom and inspiration to create my interpretations of the natural elements and scenic vistas at these locations.  

The Landscape is an exciting and challenging environment to work in, for it is constantly changing with the light of the day and the changing seasons. On many occasions, I have revisited my favorite locations repeatedly throughout the year and found them to be completely different in their appearance, from the sand on the beach, the depth of water in the streams, or the light striking the rocks. This environment and the many faces it reveals, bring me endless excitement for creating my art.  

I work exclusively in black and white. This medium best relates the landscape’s shapes, lines, and tones and more fully captures what I am viewing when I look at a scene. 
I find the creation of photographic art today to offer endless possibilities for creativity and the making and sharing of visual art.   

As an artist, I have tried not only to pay respect to the natural order and beauty of the earth but also to show my vision of land, sea, and light."

— Gary Wagner