In the tradition of black and white photography, Craig Richards has been traversing the Canadian Rockies with his large format (4x5 inch) camera for 16 years, capturing the elusive light that plays upon these monumental forms. His passion for photography and the natural environment has led him to the mountains. Rather than describe, he tries to evoke the drama of nature and to capture the arresting "quiet beauty" of the Canadian Rockies.
The sense of place and the joy of being in this rugged landscape are powerful elements in his photographs. Each photograph is the expression of a solitary man interacting with the landscape unequaled in its power and strength. On a more abstract level, photographically, he is continually excited about the almost impossible challenge of making two-dimensional images of this grand landscape.
Richards has exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally. His work is carried in galleries in Canada and in the United States and is included in many private, public and corporate collections.
