Behind the Lens | Pacific Northwest Landscape Photographer

I’m Scott, a landscape photographer based in Vancouver, Washington. I’ve been shooting in the Pacific Northwest for well over 20 years, chasing soft light, quiet places, and the mood that lives somewhere between weather and stillness. I got my start shooting film and hiking the Cascades off the beaten path. Not much has changed. I’m still drawn to the same things: fog over trees, mist in the air, the way light shifts when nobody’s watching.

Most of my work focuses on minimalist, moody landscapes from the Cascades to the coastal cliffs. I’m not always looking for dramatic skies or postcard views. I look for moments that feel honest, when the light is soft, the air is still, and the landscape holds its breath. Many of my photos come from slow mornings, quiet hikes, and standing still long enough for the scene to settle in. Sometimes nothing happens, and sometimes the magic of the world unfolds before your eyes.

For me, photography is a way to enjoy the outdoors. It’s about being present in a place and noticing the offerings: a shadow across a stone, frost clinging to the pines, or low light cutting through the coastal fog. These are the small things that stay with me. These are the moments I try to carry back from behind the lens.