Christy Crimmins Garcia

Christy is a landscape photographer based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area whose work aims to preserve the simple moments and places that leave us awestruck — that feeling of being simultaneously small against the vastness of the world and deeply, unmistakably part of it.

Her work takes her from small Texas towns to the quiet, fog-draped waters of Louisiana bayous and the ancient red rock formations of Monument Valley. She describes her approach as opportunistic rather than prescriptive — chasing the feeling over the location, and waiting for the precise convergence of light, atmosphere, and stillness that transforms a scene into something that resonates.

Her artistic philosophy reflects a belief that the most powerful images don't demand grand subjects. They demand presence, patience, and an eye trained to recognize the extraordinary hiding inside the familiar.

Christy's work has been selected for gallery exhibition in Abilene, Texas, and recognized in local photography competitions. She is an active member of the photography community, driven by a love of critique and conversation as fuel for her continued growth.

Backyard, Center for Contemporary Arts, Abilene, TX. A themed, juried photography exhibition hosted by the Texas Photographic Society, exploring spaces shaped by use, memory, and proximity. February 20 – March 28, 2026
Selected work: Something in the Orange

Land That I Love, Mark Arts, Wichita, KS. A national juried exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. May 29 – July 18, 2026
Selected works: Heart of the Valley; Lonestar

America the Beautiful: Celebrating 250 Years as a Nation, Ross Gallery, Arts for Rural Texas, Fayetteville, TX. National juried competition and exhibition. June 13 – July 25, 2026
Selected work: Lonestar

America 250, Gallery One, Ellensburg, WA. A national juried exhibition featuring diverse contemporary perspectives on American identity. June 19 – August 1, 2026
Selected work: Dawn on the Bayou

Unbridled, A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, Trinidad, CO. An all-female exhibition celebrating the strength, vision, and creative force of women artists working across the contemporary Western landscape. August 7 – September 19, 2026
Selected work: Something in the Orange