My Story

My name is Kevin Frick, I celebrate human expression and emotion through expressive nature photography. My commitment is to continue to express my inner landscape through the lens using the canvas of our world.

I started photographing in 2015 with a little used camera and a void to fill. As we all do at times, I struggled to make sense of life and needed purpose. Although my children were my life, something was calling me to find a passion within myself. During my search, I pondered, “What did I want to be when I grew up?” Well, I wanted to be a National Geographic Photographer. I had always loved nature and wanted to explore it with a camera. I wanted to share the places I visited and the unique way I saw them with others.

So, I began my journey. I had no real experience with photography or art. So, I read books and watched many YouTube videos. I took lots and lots of photographs, most of which were very literal. Slowly, I learned to slow down and to breathe again. I drew upon my background as a mental health therapist and began to notice how I was feeling during the exploration process. I immersed myself more in my surroundings, working to become part of the landscapes that I loved. I learned how to slow down and to listen, how to smell, how to touch, and how to feel again. In doing so, I was able to stop chasing light and start producing photographs that became a light to myself and others. Art found its way into my soul and transformed me, much as nature had.

Now, I am focusing on becoming a better artist and a better person every day. I am not trying to follow the paths of those before me, but rather I am looking to get to know myself and all of creation better. I am currently teaching high school in Webster County, West Virginia but I hope to become a full-time artist soon. I invite you to join me in my explorations. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

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My Unique Approach to Photography

Intuitive Exploration

My photography begins with an intuitive exploration of nature, allowing me to connect with the environment deeply. By spending significant time outdoors, I capture moments that resonate emotionally and authentically.

Celebrating Subtle Beauty

I focus on celebrating the subtle beauty that exists in the world around us. Avoiding common scenes, I seek out unique perspectives and abstractions that convey the often-overlooked elegance present in nature.

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Curriculum Vitae
Publications
Highland Outdoors Magazine, Summer 2023 & Winter 2024
Wonderful West Virginia Magazine (multiple issues)
State of West Virginia Government Website Portal
Only in Your State: West Virginia, Coopers Rock
Only in Your State: West Virginia, Stonewall Jackson
Maple Leaf Publication, 2021
Wonderful West Virginia WONDERgrams book
Something in the Orange Music Video by Zach Bryan
Kontomble’, The Cranberry River, and Dreamscapes:
Photographs and Meditations on the Human Psyche,
Extinction: Save the Planet 2024 Exhibit & Publication
True Beauty 2024, 3rd Annual Exhibition
Public Displays
Von Blaze Restaurant (Morgantown, WV)
Family Matters Psychological (Lost Creek, WV)
Webster County CVB and Woodchoppers Museum
Naturalist Gallery of Contemporary Art, Nature
Exhibition Dates: January, 2024
Awards
Tamarack, Best of West Virginia, Juried Artist, 2023
Tri-State Arts Association Jury Selection, 2018
Citizens Bank of WV, Calendar Winner, 2017
Indian Rocks Ruritan Photography Contest, First Place, 2020
Silvan Photography Contest, First Place, 2021 & 2022
Tamarack Juried Artisan, 2023
2023 International Monochrome Awards
2024 Judge of Webster County Fair Arts Competition
Professional Residencies and Associations
2024 Wildacres Artist Residency
Tamarack Foundation for the Arts, Member
North American Nature Photography Association

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