Gary Wagner

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gary Wagner discovered his passion for photography in high school, working as a photographer for the school newspaper. That early introduction set the stage for a lifelong pursuit of visual storytelling. His journey led him to Indiana University in Bloomington and later to Santa Barbara, California, where he studied at the renowned Brooks Institute of Photography. For more than four decades, Gary has made his home in the Pacific Northwest, a region whose rugged coastlines and dramatic landscapes have deeply shaped his artistic vision.
Gary works exclusively in black and white; a medium he believes distills the essence of the natural world into pure form. By focusing on shapes, lines, and tonal contrast, he conveys the spirit of land, sea, and light with clarity and reverence. His work celebrates the natural order while exploring the creative possibilities of photography, transforming landscapes into timeless expressions of beauty and emotion.
With unrelenting dedication to his craft, Gary continues to push the boundaries of black and white photography. His images capture more than scenery--they ignite emotion, inspire wonder, and affirm the profound connection between the natural world and the human spiri...

MA. Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, CA

Exhibitions:
12/8/16 Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, Los Angeles, CA. Snap To Grid
12/7/16 Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, Sacramento, CA "Twelve" (group show)
12/2/16 Orland Art Center, Orland, CA, "This Wondrous World"
11/12/16 Sacramento Fine Art Center, Sacramento, CA "Sea View" Best of Show Award
8/19/16 Images from a Glass Eye, Red Bluff, CA Juried Show - Honorable Mention
8/5/16 Chico Art Center, Chico, CA, All Media Juried Exhibition
8/5/16 Orland Art Center, Orland, CA (group show)
7/8/16 California State Fair, Sacramento, CA Fine Art Exhibit, Merit Award
6/18/16 Redwood Art Association, Eureka, CA, Solo Exhibit
6/8/16 Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, Sacramento, CA (group show)
6/11/16 Center for Photographic Art, Carmel, CA, Juried Exhibition 2016 Online Gallery
5/6/16 North Valley Art League, Redding, CA, International Show "Three Falls" Honorable Mention
2/5/16 North Valley Art League, Redding, CA, Regional Photo Show - Sec