Artist Statement: 

Oliver Klink – Nature, Wildlife and Fine Art Photographer 

I like to make people dream and to tell stories with my photography.

My intent is to capture the complex ecosystems that we live in. Any subjects I photograph, whether it be nature, wildlife, culture or landscape, reflect the challenge to preserve some of the beauty of our rapidly changing planet.

I photograph with a print in mind as the output and rely on advanced techniques to capture details. My intention is to print images “almost” life size, so that even a trained eye discovers new interaction, new feel, new creatures, and the intricacy of the ecosystem every time he looks at the images.

One of my secrets for capturing intimate scenes is the use of shorter lenses and cameras traditionally employed for portrait and fashion photography. It requires extensive knowledge of the subjects, so I can capture their personality at close proximity and deliver images that make you feel you were there.

My photography takes you to places that are real but can also be turned into dreamlands. I use both staged and real events to discuss the blurred boundaries that exist between reality and fantasy. At first, the photographs may tell a story that is real, until one discovers only gradually that they contain elements of fiction, or vice versa. This was the premise for my work entitled “Romance”.

In my most recent project on the African wildlife, titled “Life”, I even go a step further. I use multiple cameras, take exposures from various angles, and composite images in post processing. My intent is to go back to my main goal and make people dream.

Additional information about my work can be found at www.incredibletravelphotos.com and www.oliverklinkphotography.com

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Artist Display Name: 
Oliver Klink