There certainly are some fringe benefits to being a fine art nature photographer. I’ve found that moments like this spent relaxing and soaking in the beauty, while waiting for the light to get right, can lead to even higher levels of creativity. At least that is what I tell everybody…. Taken with my iPhone.

Nature art heals. We all know this intuitively but now scientific evidence is accumulating to support these claims.

Thousands of years ago, the ancient Greeks knew it and designed temples that surrounded patients with nature, music, and art to restore harmony and promote healing. A number of studies have presented strong evidence that even a few minutes of contact with nature can significantly decrease stress, reduce anger and fear, and increase pleasant feelings. This calming effect can be achieved by providing views to the outside, interior gardens or aquariums, or artwork with a nature theme..

As a fine art nature photographer I find this particularly interesting and rewarding. When I have been in the field for several days I come back exhausted but renewed from my experience in the outdoors. The fact that viewing my art can impart this feeling of renewal and healing to others is satisfying.

Sources:
Parsons R, Hartig T. Environmental Psycholphysiology. In Handbook of Psychophysiology, 2nd ed. New York: Cambridge University Press;2000:815-46.
Van den Berg A, Koole SL, Van der Wulp NY. Environmental preference and restoration: how are they related? J Environ Psychol. 2003;23(2):135-46.

photo of Byron Jorjorian by Anthony Scarlati

Nashville Arts Magazine is a wonderful magazine published in Nashville, Tennessee that spotlights the talent of  Tennessee artists as well as showcasing trends in the art world. In September The Nashville Arts Magazine did an article about my fine art photography. The article includes a gallery of some of my best selling images as well as a short description of my business. You can read the entire article online HERE.

Join me in a 5 minute video hike and photographic safari to the Walls of Jericho with the Tennessee’s Wild Side Television show.The Walls of Jericho is a beautiful area which stretches from southern Tennessee into north Alabama. This area was protected with help from The Nature Conservancy.

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Video provided courtesy Tennessee’s Wild Side

Have you ever considered that the art in your office or place of business could be sending a message to your clients, customers, patients or colleagues? It is something to consider for sure, when you choose nature photography to decorate the walls.  Here are some samples of unique and inspiring works from the world of nature that can create exactly the moods and feelings that you want in your office.

If you would like to instill a feeling of calm in your office, a selection in muted, relaxing tones is a good choice.  The composition should be simple and uncomplicated and in as few colors as possible.  This grass photograph with its muted colors and suggestion of flowing movements is perfect.  You can almost feel the calming breezes flowing by!

If you want to imply that your company is a one of a kind, you could do this by hanging prints with one bold object as the focal point of the print.  In a subconscious implication, your art can say that your clients are in the waiting room of a company that really stands out.

Definitely one of a kind, this magnificent white tiger is an image any business would be proud to be associated with.

Believe it or not you can even reinforce your company’s sense of identity and connection to an area, city country or even the nation.  If you are proud to associate yourself with a particular place, you could display some awesome art that includes a state flower, local waterfall, or natural landmark.

Every company, business or even individual wants their customers to see their business as strong and prosperous.  You can promote your image of strength by arranging art that displays bold and defined images in its composition on your walls.

Along with an image of strength, you can also promote a sense of stability for your business by displaying art that depicts deep roots and perseverance.  Your clients will feel confident that they are dealing with a company that’s going to be around for a while to see them through their needs.  The large solid rock photographed here is a definite symbol of immoveable strength.

All of these prints are available along with many more distinctive nature photography prints, a few of which are sure to make your office art stand out and be remembered.

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